Anonymous #149

Submitter information

Name

Anonymous #149

Where are you located?

Western Australia

What type of area do you live in?

Metropolitan

Are you an education professional?
(e.g. teacher, school leader, learning support assistant, teacher’s aide)

Yes

Which sector do you work in?

Primary

What is your occupation?

Teacher

Elevating the profession

The actions proposed recognise the value teachers bring to students, communities and the economy.

Somewhat agree

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

I have been working 17 for the department of education and am still fixed term. I am a valued member of the staff but admin don’t value me. I have worked most year levels and specialised in digital technologies. I do so much for the school and go above and beyond. I’m always working until the cleaners finish and do fabulous activities with the children and for the community. The process of writing applications is demoralising and of recent humiliating. I am a happy, motivated and positive team member who is respected by the community. I did not even get into the pool. All graduates have been employed and a 2 year out make given permanency. I am now left without a job and considering leaving the profession. My mental health due to this disgusting process has been so effected that I can not put myself through this again.
Teacher shortage. Bullocks 😢

Improving teacher supply

The actions proposed will be effective in increasing the number of students entering ITE, number of students completing ITE and the number of teachers staying in and/or returning to the profession.

Somewhat agree

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

We will see how this effects senior teachers like myself who are considering leaving the profession.

Strengthening Initial Teacher Education (ITE)

The actions proposed will ensure initial teacher education supports teacher supply and quality.

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

Better understanding future teacher workforce needs

How effective are the proposed actions in better understanding future teacher workforce needs, including the number of teachers required?

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

Better career pathways to support and retain teachers in the profession

The proposed actions will improve career pathways, including through streamlining the process for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation, and providing better professional support for teachers to retain them in the profession.

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?