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Submitter information
Name
Anonymous #415
Where are you located?
New South Wales
What type of area do you live in?
Regional or rural
Are you an education professional?
(e.g. teacher, school leader, learning support assistant, teacher’s aide)
Yes
Which sector do you work in?
Primary,Secondary,Special education
What is your occupation?
School leader
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?
There is merit in the recognition of teachers. However, this is a band-aid on the problem as overwork, treatment by students and the impact of COVID can not be undone by these measures. This may slow but ultimately not stop the exodus of teachers from the workforce. As well, fewer high school graduates see teaching as a noble and worthwhile cause, so any changes will take a while and need to be matched by changes in school culture
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.
Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?
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?
Maximising the time to teach
The actions proposed will improve retention and free up teachers to focus on teaching and collaboration.
Strongly disagree
Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?
Workload is the issue. Fix this and you fix te most pressing issue for teachers.
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?