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Submitter information
Name
Anonymous #335
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?
Early childhood education and care
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?
The minimum pay of Certificate III, Diploma and Bachelor Qualified early childhood educators and teachers should be raised to at least $40 per hour for full time for new people in the profession and increase at least $2 per year of service. For early childhood teachers, the pay should start at $50 per hour for full time and increase at least $2 per year of service.
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?
The minimum pay of Certificate III, Diploma and Bachelor Qualified early childhood educators and teachers should be raised to at least $40 per hour for full time for new people in the profession and increase at least $2 per year of service. For early childhood teachers, the pay should start at $50 per hour for full time and increase at least $2 per year of service.
Strengthening Initial Teacher Education (ITE)
The actions proposed will ensure initial teacher education supports teacher supply and quality.
Somewhat agree
Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?
A dedicated mentor and new teacher support should be given to new teachers to level with them the expectations and shadow the daily work.
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?
Slightly effective
Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?
The minimum pay of Certificate III, Diploma and Bachelor Qualified early childhood educators and teachers should be raised to at least $40 per hour for full time for new people in the profession and increase at least $2 per year of service. For early childhood teachers, the pay should start at $50 per hour for full time and increase at least $2 per year of service.
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.
Somewhat agree
Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?
The minimum pay of Certificate III, Diploma and Bachelor Qualified early childhood educators and teachers should be raised to at least $40 per hour for full time for new people in the profession and increase at least $2 per year of service. For early childhood teachers, the pay should start at $50 per hour for full time and increase at least $2 per year of service.