Ekya Schools Bangalore / Bengaluru Reviews

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Staffs are supportive

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The institution confronts a multitude of obstacles in its approach towards teacher treatment and overall administration. Teachers experience a sense of undervaluation stemming from insufficient respect, inadequate compensation relative to their workload, and a lack of coordination among higher-ups</mark>. Essential facilities such as electricity, water, and refreshments fall short, while hygiene standards, notably in washrooms, are substandard. Academic emphasis appears disproportionately directed towards extracurricular activities, even within higher secondary education. Notice periods for teachers are insufficient, and policies often appear arbitrary and unreasonable. These issues collectively underscore a systemic problem of neglect towards staff well-being by higher authorities....Read More

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Work days: Monday to Saturday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

Likes

1. Supportive Teachers: The teachers are extremely helpful, often exceeding expectations to assist in any situation. 2. Building Bonds with Students: The school allows and encourages teachers to form personal connections with students, making them feel comfortable and supported. 3. Flexible Use of Study Materials: Teachers have the freedom to use a variety of study materials to enhance their teaching methods. 4. Regular Coordinator Meetings: Weekly meetings with the coordinator ensure open communication and support for teachers. 5. Cultural Activities: The school offers ample cultural activities, making teacher feel a sense of nostalgia for their own school days. 6. Welcoming Students: The students at Ekya are very welcoming, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere....Read More

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1. Inefficient HR Department: Very poorly managed and lacks a systematic approach, making it one of the worst HR experiences encountered. They are not at all effective. 2. Unreliable Talent Acquisition Team: not trustworthy, often providing misleading information for potential hires. Negative reviews about the school are dismissed as a fault of the previous employees, which us untruthful as the complaints are valid. 3. Ineffective Professional Development: The mandatory 108 hours of PD sessions are unproductive and do not contribute to career growth, making them waste of time and energy. 4. Problematic Principal: She is a significant issue. Over 55 years old, she lacks empathy and treats teachers poorly, often speaking without consideration and acting as if teachers are her subordinates. She is extremely rude. 5. High teacher Turnover: Many teachers leave mid-year, causing significant disruptions. Due to school's insufficient human resources, the teachers who stay get lot of duty classes and the the duty classes are so random, for instance, a senior school teacher is given duty in grade 1 or 2, which makes no sense at all. 6. Error-Prone Ekya Learning Center: The ELC frequently produces error-filled question papers (from chapter tests to pre-boards), which requires teachers to spend excessive time correcting them, often communicated via Slack, necessitating constant phone use. (Fun fact is the only work they do is making question papers). 7. Inconsistent Communication Practices: Although the principal discourages phone use, all critical communications are manages through WhatsApp, leading to contradictory and stressful communication process. 8. Poor Coordination Among Coordinators: There is a lack of coordination among the coordinators, leading to confusion and additional stress for teachers. 9. Unfair Extra Classes: After resignation, the academic coordinator assigns numerous extra classes, disregarding personal health issues or other concerns. 10<mark style="background-color: #fff5e4;">. Delayed Final Salary: After resignation, there are numerous formalities to complete, but the last month's salary is often delayed without clear communication from HR</mark>. The policy mentions 45-day period for the documents and full and final settlement (that particular month) but lacks clarity on the previous month salary. The problem is they give you a complete LOP pay slip although you have worked the entire month; and the worst thing is they don't even give your last pay slip by themself, you'll have to send a mail and get it. 11. No job security: They will take you out of the job even if you have good reviews from the parents, only because they have lesser sections (less admissions) to deal with. 12. HR Policies: Its understandable that the HR Policy is one sided but they don't even follow it themselves. The HR department needs serious attention on an immediate basis. Everything else will start falling into places on its own post that. Being a teacher myself, I honestly suggest you not join this organization, you'll be at your worst. They neither pay you well nor do they treat you well....Read More

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Work days: Monday to Saturday (Strict Timings)

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This organization lacks basic respect for employees and their decisions. You have no authority to make even the simplest decisions on your own. The resignation process is extremely rigid, requiring a 3-month notice period; otherwise, your salary is withheld, and you are expected to pay the equivalent of 3 months' salary. if you're fired, there’s no notice period or settlement—you're expected to leave immediately on the same day. If the company opens a new branch, you're forced to relocate without any valid reasoning being considered, and there's no provision for conveyance or food allowances. they provide T-shirts for brand promotion, but shockingly, employees have to pay for them. Questioning this policy or raising concerns about it could lead to termination. There is no job safety, no provident fund (PF), and no insurance benefits provided. Employees are left to fend for themselves without any form of security or support from the organization. Overall, the working environment feels oppressive and authoritarian, more akin to a "Hitler organization" than a professional workplace. Definitely not recommended for those who value fairness, respect, and employee welfare....Read More

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I am a receptionist at Ekya Schools. All the staff, students, and teachers are very polite to me. They are very kind. The salary is paid on time. Special Thanks to Ekya Schools.

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None

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Saturday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Nothing, i didnt see anything that i like

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(ITPL BRANCH) EVERYTHING, this place is an example of a toxic work space. please leave before you get trapped. -they have no proper management -no respect for employees, HOS screams for the slightest issues. -they do not have enough teachers to manage classes, so terrible work allocation, you might have to handle about 5 grades. ark style="background-color: #fff5e4;"> - they don't pay properly nor is there any hike</mark> -they do not provide transport to teachers -they also don't provide internet services and expect you to work from school even though there's no work. -EXTREME FAVORITISM, certain teachers were favoured - paid higher also often laid back because of their gender. -you will hear comments like "ask your husband money" bcz they think female teachers are here just as a part time experience. -there are no basic amenities - they will force you to stay back post work hours without any prior information of meetings/sessions Do not fall trap into this, it is a business minded management....Read More

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Work days: Alternate Saturday off (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

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There is nothing I liked about this school. They grill their employees. They take out thrice the work from the employees as compared to the salary given. There are no benefits given to the employees. They ask you to leave the next moment if they don't want you. They keep one of your original certificates with them so you can't leave them. But they can ask you to leave anytime....Read More

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Work days: Alternate Saturday off (Strict Timings)

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Nothing

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Horrible place. HoS is always screaming, unprofessional people, no salary hike and always extra work

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Not a good place to work, everyone is so selfish and disrespectful, will never appreciate whatever you do, no management system at all

Work days: Monday to Saturday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.