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I get that to an extent. But the biggest issues I see in the profession:Good bit of journalism to get coalface perspectives
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged schools across the country like never before, but it's also shone a light on existing issues within the profession such as a chronic shortage of specialised teachers and growing workload stress. Reporter Mayeta Clark follows teachers in public schools in...www.abc.net.au
Lack Of secure employment
As s teacher, I knew I would be signing up to a big workload. It's the way the department is operating. They want their data and evidence and Prins cop the major brunt when they get their reviews.
What the biggest con however before the pandemic arose was the teacher shortage. There just wasnt one which reflected in the amount of fixed term contracts in Victoria being posted. I was told by AEU that we need fixed term positions to cover for Family leave, Leave without pay etc and that won't change.
But it's not long term viable for teachers who have/want mortgages and families. Also when you are up the pay scale this becomes more problematic as schools focus on their budget each year. Graduates become more appealing at their $70-$80K a year over a teacher on $108K.
Victoria needs a centralised system for employment so it's easier for teachers to transfer and get employment. Especially if they are up the pay scale.
My case was:
I was near top at my first school after being there for 8 years. I wanted a change of scenary and began applying to newly built schools (opening the following year). Not even an interview as many the prins took from their previous school. Same again for 2 years.
I decided to go for leading teacher roles. Got one but due to the environment and my tenure being up, I wanted another move. I applied for over 100 positions but no ongoing opportunities. Only a fixed term position on the last week of Term 4
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