Schools Sticking to the plan The long-term planning period is a fitting time to check that your school has correctly implemented any changes brought in with the VGSA 2022.
Schools Keilor Downs on the up For one principal, implementing entitlements is all about respect and staff morale.
Schools Principal class: Achieving proper recognition While administering time in lieu has its challenges for principals, it is pleasing to see our members get behind this positive change to staff working conditions.
Schools Camp TIL funding delivered With more certainty on time in lieu for camps, it is a good time for schools to begin consultation and planning for 2024.
For everyone AEU win in ‘off-duty’ case for school camps Teachers and ES will now be paid for overnight hours spent on school camps, backed by a funding boost from government, following major win in Fair Work dispute over time in lieu.
Schools Collaboration outside the classroom Thanks to the new Schools Agreement, teachers at Diamond Valley SDS all have one day a week outside of the classroom. Their AEU rep tells us how it supports team planning.
Schools Time in lieu for camps – what does the $130m win mean? New arrangements for how time in lieu on camps operates have been agreed by the AEU and the Department of Education.
Schools Putting foster on the roster New foster care leave in the Schools Agreement has meant a lot for one member, both for practical reasons and as a show of moral support from her fellow union members.
Schools Government must act now to fix shortages AEU members demand more action on workload shortages with schools struggling to plug the gaps.
Schools Time in lieu dispute The AEU is in court to defend its case that, given their duty of care to students, teachers and ES should be considered ‘on call’ when attending school camps outside normal working hours.
Schools VGSA helping ES get paid for every “hat they wear” Along with revised Dimensions of Work, the VGSA 2022 includes range reviews to properly reflect the scope and complexity of education support roles. LOUISE SWINN reports.
Schools Better support for the “tough gig” of parenting The new VGSA brings major improvements in leave entitlements to address the gender gap, and help both parents spend more time with their babies.
Schools All for one – school staff and leadership working together We speak to three schools where the staff, union sub-branch and leadership are all on the same page, ensuring healthy lines of communication.
Schools Time for members to benefit from VGSA 2022 The AEU has developed a comprehensive implementation guide to support schools members in getting the most from their entitlements.
For everyone Making some noise During May, DIANA BLYTON and CHARLOTTE GILLESPIE completed the two-week Anna Stewart Memorial Project, exploring women’s important contributions to the union movement.
Schools PPDs offer workload relief The new VGSA 2022 provisions provide greater flexibility for utilising Professional Practice Days to manage class-related work.
Schools It’s about time in lieu The new VGSA reduces workload pressures, giving teachers and ES time in lieu for structured school activities.
Schools Teacher work and the VGSA 2022 New clauses in the VGSA 2022 focus on the allocation of teacher work, prioritising core work and allowing much-needed time for planning and preparation.
Schools Saying yes to ES improvements Revised Dimensions of Work and student supervision arrangements in the new agreement reflect the true scope and complexity of education support roles.
Schools Sharpening our clauses The VGSA 2022 increases allowances, and improves clauses on excess and on flexible work.