Research: ‘sizeable’ pay rise for teachers to regain standing
15 September 2020
Section: News
Sydney University research has shown the need for a “sizeable increase” in teachers’ wages to be competitive in the present Australian labour market and to attract and retain quality teachers in the face of a looming shortage.
Evidence mounts on the value of teachers’ work
14 September 2020
Section: News
The first round of public hearings by the Gallop Inquiry heard from academics and researchers who validated teachers’ claims that they were “overworked, underpaid and undervalued”.
A 10-15% increase in teacher salaries needed to ‘restore relativities’
10 September 2020
Section: Media Release
As reported in today’s Sydney Morning Herald, research conducted by Professor John Buchanan from the University of Sydney Business School has found an alarming decline in teachers’ salaries when compared to other professional groups.
Economy-wide benefits of wage increases outlined to inquiry
8 September 2020
Section: News
The case against freezing teachers’ salaries was made on day 5 of hearings for the “Valuing the teaching profession — an independent inquiry”.
Hearings make case for change
5 September 2020
Section: News
The scope and magnitude of change to teaching, driven by a dedication to pedagogy, can be illustrated by the ability – and willingness – of the profession to embrace change.
Profession merits higher pay, job security and support: researchers
4 September 2020
Section: News
Teachers’ remuneration should reflect their work demands and the salaries of other professionals who have spent an equivalent time studying, a team of researchers who have been examining the work of NSW public school teachers told the “Valuing the teaching profession — an independent inquiry” on day four of hearings.
Public expectation puts teachers on mental health frontline
4 September 2020
Section: News
The expectations parents and the wider community place on teachers has put them on the very frontline of managing an emerging youth mental health crisis that is expected to grow by up to 30 per cent over the next decade, the inquiry into the value of teaching has heard.
Give teachers additional time
3 September 2020
Section: News
Teachers need more time, former chair of the NSW Educational Standards Authority, Mr Tom Alegounarias told the “Valuing the teaching profession — an independent inquiry” on 2 September.
Hearings continue on day two of Inquiry
2 September 2020
Section: News
Teachers shoulder extra responsibilities in era of cost-cutting
Teachers and principals deserve better
1 September 2020
Section: News
The pace of change of the profession’s work over the past 15 years has been “dizzying” and “harrowing” Federation President Angelo Gavrielatos told the “Valuing the teaching profession — an independent inquiry” on the first day of hearings, 31 August.
Staffing campaign: what your school can get
1 September 2020
Section: News
Phone calls to parents or checking on a student’s head space, planning a lesson or reflecting on how it went, marking or contacting other professionals about a child’s welfare, speaking with colleagues to meet students’ needs or catching up on professional learning.
Statement on Student Behaviour Strategy
31 August 2020
Section: Administration
The Department of Education recently released the new student behaviour strategy. It did so without any negotiation or consultation with the Federation.
There’s nothing casual about teaching: Employment catagories
31 August 2020
Section: Columns
Federation encourages all members to familiarise themselves with the different employment categories and how the classifications apply to casual and temporary teachers, to ensure all teachers are employed correctly.
Your work: highlights from survey
31 August 2020
Section: News
A compelling majority of Federation members believe their work is more challenging and complex than ever but their pay does not reflect such a change, a Federation survey has revealed.
Panel prepares to hear evidence for inquiry
30 August 2020
Section: News
Amid the stress and restrictions of the global pandemic, Federation members have addressed the changing nature of their work across almost two decades to inform an independent inquiry into the value of teachers’ work.
Vision for new curriculum hinges on teachers’ input
The NSW Curriculum Review was released on 23 June this year to much political and media fanfare. Despite slogans of “back to basics” and the “end of puppetry” Federation is now focused on the Government’s response to the 24 recommendations and the design, development and implementation of the curriculum for our schools, teachers and students.
Art teachers draw inspiration in crisis
29 August 2020
Section: News
As classes shifted online in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, visual arts teachers faced additional challenges in the pursuit of curriculum continuity for their students.
Department rejects catch-up program for public HSC students
29 August 2020
Section: News
Public school HSC students have been left at a disadvantage after the Department of Education refused to pay for extra face-to-face learning hours as “catch-up” lessons.
On principle: Old guard forms rear guard
20 August 2020
Section: News
A group of retired principals who have seen previous NSW governments’ attempts to introduce contracts for principals have rallied to prevent the same agenda in the modern era.
Report reveals funding crisis for public schools
16 August 2020
Section: News
New analysis of ACARA data shows the funding gap between public and private schools has widened under the Morrison Government’s funding legislation and special deals for private schools.
In this crisis, Federation has you covered
13 August 2020
Section: News
Much of the business of Federation in 2020 has centred on the issues and concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic, largely unravelling the conflicting and confusing decisions and advice emanating from the state and federal governments at the height of the crisis.