Hi everyone,

I’m planning to conduct a research on the above (broadly) and would appreciate if you have come across any previous peer-reviewed studies on the same area.

Thank you!

I hope this is okay to ask! I am in Sydney Australia btw and I have honestly noticed the lack of Library based positions around here. I am currently studying my Masters in Teacher Librarianship; however, I did realise too late teaching may not be it for me but I have a teaching undergrad that I don't want to go to waste. I am still continuing with the degree since it'll still give me a chance to apply for TL positions as well as local libraries etc. Even so, a lot of positions would rather you have the full qualification and even Library assistant positions are hard to come by which I was trying to apply for experience in the library (I have applied for 2 and sadly rejected). I also see Library Technician generally requires a cert at minimum. Wondering if anyone has any advice for me? I was genuinely thinking about dropping my Masters in TL and doing a Masters in Information Studies rather than Teacher Librarianship (to make my knowledge broader since I fear TL may narrow my opportunities in local libraries), even a cert in Library and Information services. I know obviously this is my own decision to make 😂. But I thought it would be best to ask a group of experts for opinions as well since I'm sure everyone works in different roles and has different experiences. Your insights would be much appreciated! Any TL that has any opinions would be helpful. I have already done two subjects of my Masters and just want to know what everyone's experience is, especially those with a TL Masters that may work in a public library.

Question in title. What helped you stop worrying about work and allowed you to actually get some shut eye?

I am planning to split from my agency and contact schools directly for CRT. Wondering if it is even worth handing resumes out at this late stage of the year or if it would be better to wait until term 1.

What happen if I have some training that will expire on the 31st December? (I have Code of Conduct Online and Child Protection Update 2024) I am in NSW

Do I still need to complete them? Today 2nd Dec, I am all up to date and on the 8th December I’ll be up to date too. So what do I do?

They said that all mandatory needs to be up to date or you will not qualify for the new version of training in 2025. So I am a bit worried as I want to do the new one as they said it will be much less.

Thanks.

Hi just wondering if I have to complete the Staff Development Day courses if I missed them on the first days of Term 3. I couldn’t attend school in week 1 Term 3 as my son was sick in hospital. Just wondering if I need to finish them as they announce the new Training from 2025 any mandatory training needs to be finished. But my understanding is that SDD are not mandatory so just checking. Thanks everyone. I am in Sydney, NSW. Thanks

I’ll be going to Melbourne at the start of 2025 for about nine months. I plan to work as a CRT whilst there, mostly western melbourne. I’ve signed up with ANZUK who have done a great job selling it to me but I’m well aware that they’re putting everything through a rose coloured filter.

What’s life really like for a CRT? How consistent can I expect work to be?

Hello! As the title says, I have just graduated as a primary teacher and have gotten my licence to work full time but now I am completely lost and super stressed about finding a job that I’m losing sleep over it. Is there anyone here who knows the education system in NSW enough to help me? Firstly, my university never helped me when it came to getting a licence and i only knew about it because my friend told me that i could apply. Secondly, i heard you can change conditional licence to provisional licence but I cant figure out how??? Thirdly, are PD classes necessary? I haven’t done any but apparently I need to? I’m already super behind my university friends who are already teachers but every-time I ask them for help they don’t even know themselves??? Any help would be greatly appreciated seriously!! You can even dm me too so it would be easier. 😭

Just a quick question for high school teachers. I am currently in a temporary full-time load, and I have 10 different mandatory year 7-8 music classes. I am a new graduate teacher (just finished uni around a year ago but not doing much teaching this year due to miscellaneous reasons). Just curious - How many classes of the same subject area do beginner teachers usually take?

Hi guys, next year around June i will be moving to melbourne and i am worried that i wont be able to pass their literacy and numeracy standards on time. I have successfully passed the numeracy and literacy exams in sydney. Am i able to just send a copy of my results to my new school next year in melbourne to approve me of passing the literacy and numeracy exam?

Hi there,

I'm just looking for some advice as I am hopefully going to finish up my Masters of Teaching (Primary) degree in NSW (GTPA interview in 2 weeks) and am going to be moving to VIC early next year due to circumstances.
I know there was a teaching approval that needed to be completed for NSW, and I am able to teach casually already. I am wondering if there is a similar process for VIC once I obtain my degree. I've done some googling and found a 'permission to teach' that looks pretty similar to the Interim approval to teach. Am I wrong?

Id just like to know if there is a teacher approval process I need to complete once I have the degree and if so, how?

I am happy to clarify anything if needed and TIA <3

Just thought I’d get people’s opinions on the above. I’m really wanting to move to Melbourne from country Vic due to a lot of personal reasons next year.

Obviously with how competitive the rental market is, I’d assume I’d be better off securing a job first as it’ll look good in the application. I’m worried if I get a job though, I won’t be able to find a place to stay, and there’s no way I’m driving 2 hours one way to go home.

Sorry if it’s a bit of a vague question. Just thought I’d sus out what you guys think. Thanks in advance!

So recently my school said from next year they're going to be introducing changes to how subject grades are weighted due to rampant AI usage. Personally I think these are good changes as the kids can't just chatGPT their way through school, but the students are complaining the exams are weighted too much. What do you guys reckon? Have your schools done anything against AI?

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There was a bit of an uproar for maths in particular. But I think its a good change since the assignments are kinda useless because the students just collude anyway (previously it was 60/40).

I'm working on an article about the importance of identifying 'us' problems vs 'them' problems for teachers, with an eye on how doing so can help you do your job more effectively and protect you from burnout.

For clarification, 'us' refers to classroom teachers, 'them' refers to students predominantly, but also school leadership, policy makers and anyone thats not us.

Would appreciate any contributions from you. Thank you in advance.

Last year some members from this group kindly participated in my study on compassion fatigue in teachers. In the Conversation I highlight the broad findings. Also attached are the research articles that have come out of the study so far for those who want a deeper dive. Thank you to all the teachers who bravely and vulnerably shared your stories with me.

https://theconversation.com/i-am-exhausted-australian-teachers-speak-about-how-compassion-fatigue-is-harming-them-and-their-work-244519?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR20hqAcPBPiDZjCZeBwCfid_FnfIMwKtcES-kBIprh8lNQc8laRd7AO3zY_aem_l3yeCBzzZID6nL2EsFS9ow

So, a colleague asked me had I had friend requests on instagram, fb etc from the executive staff at school.

Apparently a few years back it became a standard thing, and some staff thought it was to be inclusive and show interest in the school community.

But these same people don’t even speak to us at school. There’s no socialisation, low staff morale in general so it doesn’t add up.

What I’ve noticed is: they never like anything, not posts or stories. They do like to lurk and maybe they don’t realise but we can see if they are viewing our stories but not engaging. Ever.

I was chatting to someone about it yesterday and they said it’s considered to be an ‘executive responsibility’ to spy/monitor staff activities online.

I hide my stories from them as I think it’s wrong to be treating us this way. Feigning interest but really with a secret agenda.

Apparently they screenshot things sometimes and inform the principal and deputy. It’s unprofessional and disrespectful.

Has anyone else heard of this happening at work?

Any advice? I want to block them but that will probably be too obvious. I’ve thought about creating a new account - but I shouldn’t have to.

And honestly, the posts are all about normal things. There’s no moonlighting pole dancers at work, inappropriate posts being uploaded or uncouth comments.

New year approaching. Was hoping to come up with a ‘solution’. I’d love to hear people’s thoughts and experiences with this one.

Thank you.

I am still a beginning teacher (4 years) and I am so scared that I will have to walk away from the industry.. NSW temp to perm scene has made it nearly impossible to gain a contract. I am not in a position to move, and casual work is scary in my current financial position 😞 I worked so hard to get here and I feel like the department is pushing me out… it’s very disheartening

Hi all,

I’m looking at making year 10 HHD step-up and bit more interesting. I am wanting to add in a film analysis that we can structure questions in relation to the 5 dimensions of health and wellbeing. Mean Girls is out as this is analysed in year 11 and not inside out as this is used in Psychology I believe. But something that will engage 25 year 10s that will relate to the content.

I currently work as an instrumental teacher Level 3-3 (one day a week), but I'm looking at applying for a job at level 4. If I have both jobs, can I be on 2 different pay scales, or how does it work?

I teach in high schools, primary schools and Special Schools. Just wondering where I can get a 3 week contract in term one as I know it will be quiet. Happy to travel to Logan. Anywhere else I can try?

Hi Everyone, looking to do some disability work during the school holidays. My only work experience is as a teacher, I have no work experience in disability.

I am located in Sydney, does anyone recommend or know of any companies that may hire me for the school holidays? Thanks

It's not very often that we hear about Tasmania on this sub. Any Tasmanian teachers want to share what it's like?
Pay rates relative to other states? Job availability and stability? Private and public comparisons? Workloads and work life balance?

Cheers

For those of you who are type 2 diabetic. I handed in my resignation about three months ago and now I am close to the end of my time at the school. Love the school but not the intensity of this profession. I will do casual work next year. Part of the reason I quit was feeling stress : to my alarm my diabetes got worse. I needed more medicine even though I was eating right and keeping up the exercise. Now in the last weeks my average glucose levels went from 6.2 to 5.4. I might be dropping medications! My endocrinologist said , stress has huge impact . So just a reminder to take care of yourself whatever it takes. I get that stress is a reaction we choose, and some people get into a calm mindset that nothing can rock. But it’s hard when you can’t control the ‘incoming’ and are pedal to the metal each day. So, I am out and in awe that my levels are dropping so much.

Hello!

I am recently starting my accreditation process and im struggling with collating and annotating my evidence. As i am a Centre Manager, I am faced with not having the opportunity to create and implement my lesson plans and curriculum as often as required or as often as i would like to. Additionally, i am not always able to contribute to the program and planning cycles/ weekly programs as i do not have focus children, etc so collecting evidence for this has been hard.

I work on so many other aspects and quality areas, that i am finding it hard to find the time to run the centre and complete my accreditation journey.

How are other CMS managing this as an ECT?

I’m feeling extremely lost in what i am submitting, how to annotate, what I really need to submit and its a bit overwhelming.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Anyone else have them add work and then say they care about our wellbeing? It is infuriating

I am graduating this year and as such don't have my VIT application finalised yet.

I was offered a graduate teaching position at a school but the contract is offered as a paraprofessional until my VIT is approved, then it would be changed to teacher.

Is this normal?

Also, is it normal to have a 1 year probation as a graduate?

Thank you!

I recently graduated with a Masters of Learning and Teaching. I am a mother to four teenagers and have been a mum at home homeschooling my kids for a while until they went back to school. I took on a contract in Term four after graduating first for a few days a week, then moving to the junior school for the last five weeks. It has broken me…I have worked so hard to help the students begin and compete their assignments over 6 lessons… (2 per week for certain subjects). The students left the classroom constantly, were dangerous, choking one another, touching each other and their stuff, sitting on stacked chairs, ruining equipment, annoying other classes (or other students annoying mine) and the list goes on. Thankfully I had some beautiful classes too where there was none of that behaviour. But all the while I felt like if this is what teaching is like, I won’t have anything left for my own children at night or on the weekends, let alone my husband or myself. When I found out the position I had was filled next year by someone else, after investing so much of my energy into this role, and picking up the pieces of the previous four teachers who had left the role in one semester, I felt pretty heartbroken. If the study I have done, has led me to be a teacher who honestly hates it, I don’t think I will last. Is being a teacher like this at every school? And if so, am I going to have to increase my anxiety medication? Or is it different at Private schools?

Hi guys, new grad here doing relief work for now. Really enjoying it so far despite some pretty nasty classes challenging my inexperience. I've been fortunate to have plans left each day so i've been doing my best to get through all that work. My question is around communication with the classroom teacher. Should I leave a note on their desk of how the day went. Should I include any behaviour issues? I don't want to overstep as this is all very new to me.

Any advice, as well as perhaps any tips you have for CRT would be appreciated!

Thank you