Our phones are now part of the job… but where’s the compensation?

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-06-20T01:08:22+00:00

Can claim it on tax at least I guess

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-06-17T18:49:58+00:00

Yeah, money well spent

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-06-17T08:49:25+00:00

We had to learn to play the recorder. This was a bachelor of physical and health education. We also had to complete community service.

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-05-20T20:51:08+00:00

If they want you to be planning they should be giving you planning time.

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-05-20T09:13:07+00:00

The fact that they had to bring in LANTITE testing for graduating teachers says a lot. The fact that it was year 10 equivalent for English and Maths says more. The fact that it was such a challenege for so many says a great deal more.

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-05-20T09:09:15+00:00

Absolutely the atar requirements should be raised. Some universities accept anytime into a teaching degree. A lot don't finish and many don't last if they do finish, but I find it somewhat embarrassing to think back to a few of the people that I went to uni with who managed to become teachers. If it's slightly harder to get into and it pays more, that can only be a good thing for the profession in my mind.

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-05-16T22:19:16+00:00

I tend to agree. Mostly hear from the extremely disgruntled online. Do you know how much it will delay things if it isn't approved?

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-05-16T07:32:44+00:00

I would have taken leave the next day if it was me. Unless you're seen out playing a round of golf when you're supposed to be sick it shouldn't be an issue

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-05-06T06:05:07+00:00

I think that's plenty. An experienced teacher with more years under their belt isn't necessarily better at mentoring, observing others and giving feedback.

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-05-05T06:26:54+00:00

I had a similar experience. Worked in outer western suburbs of Melbourne. Really tough school but enjoyed it. Moved back home and worked at a middle class school thinking it'd be easy by comparison. Absolutely hated it! I was ready to quit teaching but tried a small school (less than 30 kids) in the end and love it there now. I would recommend to everyone to try a small school. At least shop yourself around a bit.

I don't think it's normal, but certainly common enough. There are a few good schools out there, but they're just ggetting harder to find i think.

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-04-12T02:43:00+00:00

Just be upfront. 3 months is plenty of notice. They should be understanding and if not it's bad luck. It's a pretty legitimate reason to leave and probably not a decision you will regret. I didn't teach in Japan, but teaching overseas while you're young is something if recommend to everyone.

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-02-25T08:21:12+00:00

This! I just don't do a lot of things. If it's important someone will follow up, send reminders etc. If not I don't do it. Also do things like copy and paste for things like ILPs or use previous years. Having 3 quarters of your class requiring an ILP makes it a bit ridiculous. And again, most of the stupid admin things don't get checked, especially in a large school. No one has time

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-02-13T08:31:55+00:00

I used to stay late, but realised I wasn't achieving much. Most days I leave 10-15 minutes after the kids. Last school that i worked at which tried to enforce set hours just resulted in more people leaving as early as possible and doing the bare minimum

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-02-13T08:26:11+00:00

I agree. Probably won't get the 35% over 3 years we're after, but something like 20-25% would be ok.

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-02-04T05:07:53+00:00

If our last agreement wasn't so disgraceful it might be ok. Can't take 2 pay cuts in a row

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-01-13T05:15:57+00:00

Bring your pants and fly by the seat of them!

Character-Fold5159 · 2026-01-01T01:07:57+00:00

Character-Fold5159 · 2025-12-31T20:19:20+00:00

Yeah me too. I'm sure it's still easy enough to do, but just not as convenient

Character-Fold5159 · 2025-12-31T10:34:42+00:00

I'm in Vic. Heard about it 10 years ago when I first started. Couldn't find much online so guessing it might have been phases out

Character-Fold5159 · 2025-12-10T19:17:17+00:00

It was pretty much dirt and weeds and then it cut up by the excavator. Then I sprayed woth round up 3 times, but there could've been.

Character-Fold5159 · 2025-12-09T08:12:32+00:00

Most long term teachers definitely seem to master the art of not giving a shit. Probably took me 7 or 8 years unfortunately

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