Tamil Nadu seeks teachers for temporary positions abroad
The Tamil Virtual Academy is recruiting educators for the ‘Tamil Manam’ initiative to teach the language to the global diaspora.
The Tamil Nadu government is recruiting educators for temporary Tamil teaching roles in several countries under the ‘Tamil Manam’ scheme, according to the Deccan Chronicle.
The initiative, which aims to preserve language and cultural heritage among younger generations of the Tamil diaspora, is being run by the Tamil Virtual Academy in partnership with the department of non-resident Tamils' welfare and rehabilitation.
Tamil associations in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malawi, Myanmar, the Philippines, South Africa, Tanzania, Mauritius, Réunion, Guadeloupe, and Martinique have requested instructors.
Applicants must be at least 25 years old, fluent in spoken and written English, and possess digital skills for technology-enabled classroom sessions.
Selected teachers will receive a one-year contract with a monthly salary of ₹1,25,000. The non-resident Tamils' welfare department will also cover accommodation allowances, visa fees, and round-trip travel expenses based on government norms.
Interested candidates can download forms from the Tamil Virtual Academy website. Completed applications must reach the Director of the Tamil Virtual Academy in Chennai by 5:00 PM on November 30, 2026.