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”.
Help ensure children get the support they need
9 September 2020
Section: News
Support the call to ensure children and families seeking asylum have access to a social safety net during the COVID-19 pandemic this week — National Child Protection Week — by participating in the refugee rights movement’s No Child Left Behind’s National Week of Solidarity events.
Federation joins celebrations for Wear it Purple Day
9 September 2020
Section: News
Federation joined more than 750 schools and universities as well as a range community organisations, corporations and government departments to recognise and celebrate Wear It Purple Day on 28 August.
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”.
Win as IECs to be put in hibernation
6 September 2020
Section: News
With the closure of the world’s borders and a halt to Australia’s immigration and humanitarian intake programs, intensive English centres (IECs) face uncertainty over enrolment numbers and the resulting reduction in specialist staffing.
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.
Salaries and the “Valuing the teaching profession — an independent inquiry”
3 September 2020
Section: News
A major Federation campaign for 2020 concerns teacher salaries.
Union helps members collect backpay owed
3 September 2020
Section: News
Federation has supported TAFE members to gain backpay in excess of $200,000 in 2019 and 2020, with some individual claims exceeding $50,000.
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.
Survey reveals sorry state of sector
2 September 2020
Section: News
TAFE urgently requires investment from all levels of government to ensure it can deliver high-quality vocational education and be at the forefront of Australia’s post COVID-19 recovery.
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.
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.
Crucial cases in play for pay rises
30 August 2020
Section: News
Federation has lodged a bargaining dispute with the Fair Work Commission regarding TAFE NSW’s refusal to honour the agreement reached with Federation about pay increases for teachers and related employees.
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.