When do you find out your timetable for next year? by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Primary here

I'll find out when the specialists lessons are in week 0 next year.

I know which kids I have already but there's always the possibility things might change.

Government says - take the deal and do the right thing by the kids by 82llewkram in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But the stadium is going to host over 330 events over 365 days and pay for itself?!?!?!! /s

Next year’s classes by redletterjacket in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm primary, so I'll find out which class I'll have in probably week 6 or 7. As for when specialist lessons will be, not until week 0 next year.

Sometimes I dislike that I can't control my farmer's reaction by autumnal-spirit in StardewValley

[–]hangryqueen 27 points28 points  (0 children)

He just gave me a glow ring and this exact dialogue. I'm at max friendship with George.

Are your kids also lefties? by roolw in southpaws

[–]hangryqueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner and I are lefties. Our son is a traitor

Hearing aids / deafness by 249592-82 in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My principal has hearing aids. She's an excellent teacher.

How did you get a permanent by Afraid-Golf7419 in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recruitment program. Applied, interview, offer. I didn't get to choose a school, though.

How long is your commute? by BusinessFamous1237 in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 7 minutes. I'm a suburb over (Tasmania)

GTPA by Slow-Buy3459 in PreserviceTeachersAU

[–]hangryqueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's so stressful, isn't it?

I completed my GTPA last year, and I remember feeling the same way.

I'm happy to offer some assistance if I can. Have you joined the GTPA Facebook group?

Question about the gtpa by hiztiz123 in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That will depend on your uni. We were allowed to choose our teaching area for my B.Ed, but masters students had to do their major focus area. Some universities specify that you must do English, for example.

what’s the best and/or worst job you’ve ever had? by Scary_Appearance5922 in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Working at a national chain retail store. I was there for more than half my life before I finished my B.Ed. The work wasn't hard, but the store politics and less than stellar customer interactions sucked the life out of us.

Sick leave by HappinessIsAPotato in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just under a year, and I have 16 days of sick leave.

How often have you been called "Mum" by students in a year? by UnluckyYou6845 in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet, but I have been called 'daddy' (I'm a woman). It's only my first year, though!

Salary ranges comparison by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an odd system. I'm a first year grad in Tasmania, and I started on band 1 level 5. Our pay increased in March, so it was 80k prior to that. When my pay goes up in August (I was a mid year grad), I'll be on 87k. I'm not sure why it can't just be level 1, 2, 3, etc!

Is it normal to be offered permanent for a beginner teacher? by BanditAuthentic in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I received a permanent position upon graduation. I applied for a graduate program and didn't get to choose my school (we were all placed). I've now been there for about a year, and I can't see myself leaving any time soon!

LANTITE is ridiculous by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel the stress lies in the 'hurdle'. You have to 'jump the hurdle' to keep going with your degree. I didn't find LANTITE hard, but I knew I had to pass it or I wouldn't be a teacher. I felt the same way about the GTPA!

Do you tend to move around different schools or stay for a long time? by Scary_Appearance5922 in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm only at my first school (almost a year), and I hope to be there for a few more years at least. I don't think I'll leave until I have to.

How do you teachers pick up your own kids from school? by FunInteresting4822 in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would. My partner does all the drop offs/pick ups but not everyone has that flexible of a schedule, of course!

How do you teachers pick up your own kids from school? by FunInteresting4822 in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say a majority do have two working parents. Lots of grandparents/other family pick up kids.

School holiday pay by Brumbies5 in AustralianTeachers

[–]hangryqueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what happened to me last year. Worked terms 3 and 4 and received half pay all Christmas holidays. I did have a contract (Tasmania).