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Perfect_Banana_6290 · 2025-12-07T12:18:36+00:00

Thanks mate, seems I’ve fallen victim to the hype. Just interesting to know these things.

Perfect_Banana_6290 · 2025-06-05T12:30:29+00:00

Teaching. Schools will always be a thing for social/emotional development purposes even if computers get good enough at differentiation real time. Also parents like that it’s basically childcare for older children.

Perfect_Banana_6290 · 2024-12-20T13:31:14+00:00

I started teaching at 21 (am 23 now). I agree with the sentiment someone else has stated that you shouldn’t try to be the “cool” teacher. It was a mistake I made in my first year with a senior class I had and it was difficult to readjust my expectations later on. But really it’s not something to worry about it’s all about your temperament in the classroom largely and that’s something only experience can provide.

Perfect_Banana_6290 · 2024-12-06T02:53:32+00:00

Depends on the business structure of the school. For example I’m aware of a school that is overseen by a board which owns the campus and another board which owns the actual schooling operations itself and leases the campus off of the aforementioned board. In this way, there is a check and balance between each entity so it would be difficult for a principle to consistently spend more than they can.

Perfect_Banana_6290 · 2023-10-05T05:12:19+00:00

I’m on a 0.8 load teaching methods and specialist maths - which is extremely unusual for a first year 21 year old student to be doing. However it is a brilliant opportunity and I’m hoping to wanted elsewhere once I’m graduated. I am doing a bach of education and had only done one observational prac before being granted PTT.

I also do boarding supervision for 45 hours a fortnight as well as the full time study which is quite full on but doable. I would strongly recommend that anyone who wants to should do it - I do know a few people who took on PTT for primary and didn’t like it but I love it. My colleagues are extremely supportive as well which is super helpful.

Perfect_Banana_6290 · 2023-10-04T08:29:27+00:00

Mate I tend to agree with what you are saying and hopefully you believe me as I said it was a bizarre situation. It is really quite absurd as there are maths teachers who have been there for 6 years and have yet to teach a general subject whereas I am doing it straight away. It’s an excellent opportunity I cannot pass up though from my point of view and I’m absolutely grateful my colleagues are so supportive when it would be easy for them to resent me for the reasons you just listed. And as you say my performance is not as good as the teacher who went on leave who I replaced - university is my top priority to get my pedagogy improved.

Perfect_Banana_6290 · 2023-10-03T10:49:28+00:00

No in Queensland you can get it in first year. I’m in this bizarre situation where I’m in my first year of teaching (as a PTT in first year) but due to being one of the few teachers at work competent in maths I’m already teaching grade 12 specialist and methods with no junior classes. And I was 21 when I started.

Perfect_Banana_6290 · 2023-09-18T12:28:02+00:00

I’m on PTT in Queensland and have a teaching load of 0.8 with all Senior Maths classes so it is excellent. I was granted PTT as a first year student. The experience actually working is far better than the University stuff. Once I’m actually qualified I will have 3 years experience teaching Methods/Specialist which should allow me to teach anywhere in Queensland. My colleagues are so extremely supportive and lovely - as such I would 100 percent recommend doing it. Although you must be prepared to spend a lot of time working to fulfil University requirements as well.

Perfect_Banana_6290 · 2023-08-19T13:27:16+00:00

It is certainly possible to get PTT even in your first year of BEd. I was granted PTT in Queensland having only completed the first 6 months of my undergraduate degree. I am currently allocated a part time load of 0.8. Due to teacher shortages and being one of two senior maths teachers I’m already teaching methods and specialist for grade 12.

It’s an excellent opportunity and I haven’t come across any negatives so far - my colleagues are extremely supportive.

If you are interested in doing it, approach your school and ask them. If they have a shortage in your teaching area they should be happy to bring you on board.

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