Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction of English Language Teachers in Nepal

Abstract

Job satisfaction of English language teachers in Nepal is a burning issue. This study explored the influencing factors of job satisfaction of English language teachers and investigate their perceptions on it in Nepal. A single case study research design under qualitative research method was used to explore a detailed and in-depth investigation of the various factors that influence the job satisfaction of English language teachers. Six ELT teachers were selected using purposive judgmental sampling procedure as participants. Two of them were selected from federal model schools and four of them from metropolitan model secondary schools from Kathmandu metropolitan city. This study found financial insecurity and inadequate salary, limited ICT resources and poor infrastructure, issues of promotion in time and limited career advancement and problem of recognition and fair evaluation system, lack of collegial support and professional community were factors that influence the job satisfaction of the teachers. Findings of the study indicated that to increase the motivation and job satisfaction of ELT teachers towards their profession, the remuneration of the ELT teachers should be increased to address their basic needs; internal promotion should be regular; status of the ELT teachers should be recognized by the Government of Nepal as government personnel in Nepal.