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.
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.
Media release: Valuing the teaching profession – an independent inquiry
28 August 2020
Section: Media Release
Valuing the teaching profession – an independent inquiry will begin public hearings on Monday 31 August in Sydney and continue until Thursday 10 September.
Time is running out to put your thoughts on the profession into writing
30 June 2020
Section: News
How do you feel about the mounting expectations placed on you? Do your colleagues feel the same way about these additional responsibilities?
Once again, an inquiry will draw attention to the value of teachers’ work
19 June 2020
Section: News
The last time a comprehensive independent inquiry into the value of teachers’ work was conducted was in 2002, to inform Federation’s case in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission in 2003.
Collective voices from the field will speak volumes to inquirers
15 June 2020
Section: News
Federation Representatives who have already made their school submission to the Valuing the Teaching Profession inquiry are encouraging other workplaces to do likewise.
Schools give their voice to teaching inquiry
11 June 2020
Section: News
Submissions are flowing in from schools across the state to the Valuing the Teaching Profession — an independent inquiry, emphasising the extent and complexity of changes to teachers’ work.
Teaching is more complex, but not matched by pay
2 June 2020
Section: News
An overwhelming majority of Federation members believe teaching is more challenging and complex than ever before and that pay rates should better reflect the changed nature of their work, a new Federation survey has revealed.
Inquiry head makes plea to school teachers to tell their stories
31 March 2020
Section: News
Members of the profession are being asked to share the realities of their working lives for the inquiry investigating the value of teachers’ work.
Valuing the teaching profession — An independent inquiry
4 March 2020
Section: News
Attention will be drawn to the extent and complexity of changes to the nature of members’ work when an independent inquiry investigates the value of the work of teachers and principals over the next 12 months.