Anonymous #043

Submitter information

Name

Anonymous #043

Where are you located?

Queensland

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?

Secondary

What is your occupation?

Teacher

Elevating the profession

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

Strongly agree

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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 disagree

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Suggestion to adding some extra points to the ninth action plan (9. Prioritise visa processing for qualified teachers and prioritise teachers from State and Territory nominated visa allocations.) -

Suggestion: Please ensure regulatory processes do not present unnecessary barriers to the International teacher (completed 2 years ITE program in Australian University) to continue their job and settle in Australia.


As an International teacher, I have finished my ITE (Master of teaching, 2 years) from Australia [REDACTED]. I have been working in regional and remote Queensland with my temporary visa. When I approach my permanent visa to stay and work here, AITSL is taking us to prove our English language proficiency by taking the IELTS exam with high band expectations.

As an International student doing ITE from Australian University, I have proved my English proficiency by taking IELTS before entering Uni, by doing practicum for 100 hours during the uni and by taking LATITE to complete the uni. However, AITSL still asked me to write the IELTS exam with high bands for my skill assessment. It's unfair and a waste of money & energy.

Many international teachers like me have proven their English proficiency on many occasions during our studies and work in Australia. Still, adding unnecessary steps to get migration skill assessment from AITSL is unfair because of the hefty fee and unnecessary pressure. This English language barrier is only for the students who finished their 2 years ITE program in Australia, but not for 4 years ITE program completed students.

Kindly ask you to create and regulate new policies for International teachers who finished their ITE studies (2 Years master) in Australia, which will help many International teachers who are properly trained and ready to work in Australian schools. Please add this point to action plan 9.

Strengthening Initial Teacher Education (ITE)

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

Strongly agree

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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.

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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.

Strongly agree

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