Teachers are calling for a 35% pay rise over four years. The Victorian government has offered 17%.
- Senior Lecturer - Co-leader Education Workforce for the Future Impact Lab, Monash University
Teachers need to spend a lot of time face-to-face with students. But they also do a significant amount of work beyond the classroom.
A national survey of 5,000 teachers found many plan to leave their jobs. But it not all bad news. Teachers also report a strong sense of belonging.
There is an ‘unprecedented’ shortage of teachers right across Australia. Education experts say teachers need respect and a more reasonable workload.
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