Schools Overworked and undervalued: workload in the spotlight As negotiations for a new Schools Agreement get underway, greater community awareness and high-profile inquiries are building pressure on government to address the workload crisis in the profession.
For everyone In the classroom, size matters TRAVIS McKENZIE: Will the 2021 school tutors program finally force the government to recognise the benefits of lower class sizes?
Schools Message on workload is clear The resources to address excessive workloads must be on the table in negotiations for a new Schools Agreement.
For everyone Learning, virtually At Virtual School Victoria, teachers are accustomed to building relationships with students and families who have to learn from home.
Schools Starting over Finding the true measurement of success allowed teacher and author AMRA PAJALIC to avoid burnout and stay in the job she loves.
Schools PCA members supporting one another For school principals facing challenges at work, their best support often comes from colleagues at nearby schools.
Schools 30+8: trust in the process Strong relationships between the leadership team and teachers at Castlemaine Secondary College contributed to a smooth roll-out of the 30+8 clause.
For everyone Starting afresh LUCY TRELOAR: back to work after a break can be hard, there are things we can all do to make the adjustment easier.
Early Childhood Early childhood campaigns reach a critical point The AEU is running twin campaigns at state and federal level to ensure that kindergarten teachers and educators are paid the wages they deserve and that their centres are properly funded.
Schools AEU welcomes new support for graduate teachers The AEU welcomes the Victorian government’s pilot program for new graduate teachers to ease their workload and help prevent burnout.
TAFE & Adult Provision Bad behaviour from BKI The AEU is defending the rights of members against Bendigo Kangan Institute’s appalling attempts to undermine teachers’ rights.
For everyone Our 2020 vision The AEU is currently working on a three-year plan to win better lives for members, grow the union’s power and improve conditions across all our sectors.
Schools Workload in focus for next agreement To achieve serious inroads on workload, all members need to get involved in drafting our claims for a new schools agreement.
Schools Know your Schools agreement Strengthening our consultation clauses was vital to ensuring that members are consulted about changes that impact their work.
Schools Sub-branches have the power to reduce workload New agreements require sustained action from AEU sub-branches to ensure that clauses are properly implemented in our schools
Schools Networking to tackle teacher workload Getting involved in AEU networks is our best chance of a strong, unified stance on graduate workloads.
Schools Making Professional Practice Days work for your school Workload continues to be a pressing issue for most teachers. That’s why the AEU negotiated for one paid professional practice day (PPD) per term.
For everyone The law & you: Know your limits Knowing what’s in your agreement is the best way to take control of your workload.