Anonymous #447

Submitter information

Name

Anonymous #447

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?

Secondary

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?

An increase in wages needs to be seriously considered especially to retain teachers.
After 9 years of progression wages are capped and the only way for experienced teachers to earn more is to teach less and to go into leadership positions.
Teachers also need to have access to more flexibility in terms of working hours to be in line with other professions in the post covid work era. This could mean working 4 days out of 5 during the week to ensure better work life balance.

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?

More consistency between universities in terms of program delivered.
Literacy and numeracy requirements need to happen at the start of the course to provide support if needed. Longer placement in school - possibly paid.
Better links between universities and schools to provide job opportunities to teacher graduates.

Strengthening Initial Teacher Education (ITE)

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

Neither agree nor disagree

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

More discipline specific training needs to be provided. Often university lecturers are out of touch with what goes on in the classroom.

Maximising the time to teach

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

Somewhat disagree

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

Teachers teach too many face to face hours. Preparing a quality lesson is time consuming and teachers need time to plan, follow up and reflect.
Activities such as yard duties add to a teacher's workload and areva poor use of a teacher's skills.

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?