Transfer mechanisms: everything you need to know
18 July 2024
Section: News
The new schools Staffing Agreement between Federation and NSW Department of Education came into operation on day 1, term 2,…
Are your teaching codes up to date?
17 July 2024
Section: Columns
A Casual Word: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 For teachers seeking permanency, the elevation of the Approved to Teach list…
Interim changes to merit selection: first referees
15 July 2024
Section: Columns
Know Your Rights: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 When will the requirement for mandated ‘first’ referees in applications for merit…
Worth the struggle: strong system to support schools
13 July 2024
Section: News
“Rebuilding the NSW public school system must be our collective priority and focus,” Federation President Henry Rajendra said. “The NSW…
Annual Conference 2024, Day Three
9 July 2024
Section: News
Day three of Annual Conference opened with a performance by Kirrawee High School student Max Fernandez. The morning session heard…
Annual Conference 2024, Day Two
8 July 2024
Section: News
A sample of the many talented students who are fostered by public education teachers across the state opened day two…
Annual Conference 2024, Day One
5 July 2024
Section: News
The issues that concern the teaching profession in NSW public education settings are being addressed by Federation’s peak decision making…
Photo competition to highlight the Heart of TAFE
1 July 2024
Section: Columns
TAFE Talk: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 The Australian Education Union’s National TAFE Photo Competition was so successful in highlighting…
NSW public schools need full funding now to give every child a bright future
16 June 2024
Section: News
It’s time for Anthony Albanese to be “that Prime Minister” for public schools. As a society, we expect governments to…
Governments must invest in education to address racism
9 May 2024
Section: Columns
Multicultural Matters: Education Quarterly, Issue 9 2024 “Throughout history, the role of education in building lasting peace has been undervalued.”…
Champions for fair funding will always be needed
4 May 2024
Section: News
Indeed, public education funding was discussed at Federation’s first annual conference in 1919. Effective class sizes, sufficient teaching resources and…
Casual teacher shortage
3 May 2024
Section: Columns
A Casual Word: Education Quarterly, Issue 9 2024 The teacher shortage has always been most acutely felt through a scarcity…
Temporary engagements
26 April 2024
Section: Columns
Know Your Rights: Education Quarterly, Issue 9 2024 When must I be employed on a temporary engagement?If it is known…
School funding inequity laid bare by new report
23 February 2024
Section: Media Release
A new report reveals the stark funding gap between private and public schools, with one Sydney private school, Cranbrook, spending…
A role in Federation for you!
30 January 2024
Section: News
Project Officers 2024 You can make your union strong and at the same time build your knowledge and involvement in…
Gavrielatos – a profound record of achievement
29 January 2024
Section: Media Release
The NSW Teachers Federation has paid tribute to outgoing President, Angelo Gavrielatos, whose term has concluded today. Gavrielatos assumed the…
More action needed to address teacher shortages
28 January 2024
Section: Media Release
The New South Wales Teachers Federation has urged the NSW Government to tackle the state’s teacher shortage after new data…
Feds must fully fund public schools
9 December 2023
Section: Media Release
The New South Wales Teachers Federation is deeply alarmed at reports the Federal government may fall short of fully funding…
Increases in casual pay come with changes to pay scale
15 November 2023
Section: Columns
A Casual Word: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 With the recent hard-fought and won salaries campaign and the resultant restructuring…
Private and secondary employment
13 November 2023
Section: Columns
Know Your Rights: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 Teachers undertaking private and secondary employment have a responsibility to ensure that…
Ending the teacher shortage
24 October 2023
Section: Media Release
The Teachers Federation says a recent wage agreement it struck with the Minns Government will help replenish teacher numbers, as…