Anonymous #404

Submitter information

Name

Anonymous #404

Where are you located?

Victoria

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 disagree

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

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?

I have been a Casual Relief Teacher since I graduated in 2006. Because I was casual I lost my home in 2009 following separation from my partner of the time. No bank would approve me to take over the home loan because I was casual.[REDACTED] I now have a Part time job in another industry and still work as a casual teacher 2 days a week. In my opinion the casualisation of the teaching workforce in Victoria and New South Wales, and the high number of teachers on year to year contracts, has harmed the lives of too many people. I have considered leaving the teaching profession many times. The one thing that would make me stay, if I could get one, would be a permanent job.

Strengthening Initial Teacher Education (ITE)

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

Neither agree nor disagree

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Maximising the time to teach

The actions proposed will improve retention and free up teachers to focus on teaching and collaboration.

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?

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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?