Working Conditions for Teachers of General Educational Institutions in the Republic of Tatarstan

Abstract

Background. The importance of assessing the working conditions of teachers in educational institutions is due to the need to provide comfortable and safe working conditions, which directly affects the quality of educational process. In the context of rapid development in modern educational system, it is necessary to constantly evaluate and adapt the working conditions of teachers in accordance with legal requirements.

Objective. The study seeks to evaluate the working conditions of teachers in general education institutions as well as to identify factors affecting teachers’ health and performance.

Study Participants. The study involved 130 respondents aged 26 to 60 years, teachers from different schools in the Republic of Tatarstan.

Methods. Both theoretical and empirical methods were used. Theoretical methods included analysis of scientific sources, synthesis and comparison of data. The main empirical method was a survey among secondary school teachers using an online survey via Google Forms.

Results. The main problems and conditions that negatively affect the quality of education and job satisfaction of teachers are analyzed and discussed. Based on some of the research results, a number of recommendations have been developed to increase the level of satisfaction with various labor factors.

Conclusions. The study revealed the problems of low pay, insufficient resource equipment, high workload and excessive reporting in teaching profession. The proposed recommendations for improving working conditions can contribute to the development of support programmes for teachers as well as of the modernization in educational system.