Egyptian Member of Parliament Senaa El-Sayed has spoken out about the challenges faced by part-time teachers in the country. According to El-Sayed, who is also a member of the Education Committee in the House of Representatives, part-time teachers, known as "teachers of the session," receive only 35 Egyptian pounds per session. This low wage has led to significant financial difficulties for these educators. El-Sayed made these remarks during a phone interview on the program "From First to New," hosted by Nivin Mansour.
El-Sayed expressed her concerns about the lack of stability and security for part-time teachers. She emphasized that the current system does not provide a reliable source of income for these educators, as they do not receive their session fees on a monthly basis. Instead, their payments are often accumulated over several months before being disbursed. This irregular payment schedule has caused significant hardship for many part-time teachers.
The MP also criticized the recent decision to exclude some successful candidates from a teaching competition. El-Sayed argued that this move has created uncertainty and disappointment among those who had successfully completed the competition's stages and tests. She called for a more transparent and fair approach to addressing the shortage of teachers in Egyptian schools.
El-Sayed stressed that the current situation is not sustainable and requires immediate attention from the Ministry of Education. She suggested that the ministry should have established clear criteria for selecting the required number of teachers before conducting the competition. This would have avoided the current confusion and disappointment among successful candidates.
The issue of part-time teachers is not limited to their low wages; it also affects the quality of education. El-Sayed argued that part-time teachers do not feel secure or comfortable in their roles, which can negatively impact their performance and the overall educational experience for students. She urged the Ministry of Education to find a comprehensive solution to this crisis.
According to El-Sayed, the Education Committee in the House of Representatives will continue to push for a resolution to this issue. She emphasized that the committee will not accept inadequate responses from the ministry and will continue to advocate for the rights of part-time teachers. El-Sayed's statements highlight the need for urgent reform in the education sector to address the challenges faced by part-time teachers.
The Egyptian government has recently taken steps to address the shortage of teachers in schools. In August 2026, the Ministry of Education announced that it would allow schools to hire part-time teachers at a rate of 50 pounds per session. However, El-Sayed's comments suggest that more needs to be done to address the underlying issues affecting part-time teachers.
Key points
- Part-time teachers in Egypt receive only 35 Egyptian pounds per session.
- The low wage and irregular payment schedule have caused significant hardship for part-time teachers.
- The Egyptian government needs to find a comprehensive solution to address the challenges faced by part-time teachers.
