Teachers may enter into visiting teaching agreements if they have written permission from the principal in Vietnam

Teachers may enter into visiting teaching agreements if they have written permission from the principal in Vietnam (Internet image)

According to Article 29 of the lower secondary school, upper secondary school and multi-level school charter issued together with Circular 32/2020/TT-BGDDT, rights of teachers and staff in Vietnam inlcude:

• Independently perform their assigned duties with support from specialized teams and the school.

• Enjoy salary, allowances and incentive policies (if any) as per the law; change their professional title; and enjoy material and spiritual rights as prescribed by law.

• Be enabled to learn and train to improve their political qualifications and professional qualifications and knowledge; receive full salary, allowances calculated based on salary and other benefits as per the law when sent to study by the competent authority.

• Enter into visiting teaching agreements and scientific research agreements with other schools and educational institutions or scientific research institutions provided that they complete the duties towards their workplace and receive written permission from the principal.

• Receive respect and protection with regard to their honor, dignity and body integrity.

• Have summer vacation and other leaves as prescribed by law.

• Hold other rights as per the law.

In addition to the above rights, homeroom teachers also have the following rights:

• Join other classes and educational activities involving their charges.

• Attend meetings of the reward council and discipline council upon handling of matters concerning their charges.

• Participate in refresher courses and symposia about homeroom teacher duties.

• Permit a student to take a maximum of 03 consecutive days off if they have a legitimate reason for absence.

• Have their teaching hour norm reduced according to regulations.

More details can be found in Circular 32/2020/TT-BGDDT, which comes into force from November 1, 2020.

Le Vy

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