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Minister’s decision to use university students to fill teacher shortage a ‘desperate act’

July 22, 2022

The NSW Teachers Federation has called the Government’s decision to deploy university students into public school classrooms “a desperate act”.

Federation campaign seals Connected Community staff gain

June 02, 2022

After a robust Federation campaign, the Department has confirmed much-needed additional staff for the state’s 33 Connected Communities schools “are in the process of being actioned”

Important permanent staffing win for support units

February 14, 2022

Improvements to the executive staffing of support units with seven or more classes will start in term 2; a significant gain for members, students and their families.

Talking Employment

November 10, 2021

Noting the significant employment challenges that some casual and temporary teachers have faced during the pandemic, we hope that the following employment tips will assist members to secure employment in term 4 and for 2022.

Teachers rally in Tamworth to demand More Than Thanks

November 02, 2021

Teachers representing local schools rallied in Tamworth today [2 November] to protest the Government’s inaction over worsening teacher shortages there, as part of Federation’s regional road trip for the More Than Thanks campaign.

Education Minister Reveals Extent Of Staff Cuts At Murwillumbah Mega School

October 21, 2021

The proposed merger of four schools in Murwillumbah will result in the loss of at least 19 teaching positions according to Education Minister Sarah Mitchell, the first time she has revealed the extent of staff cuts associated with the project.

Staffing Crisis Sparks Walkout At Hunter Schools

October 19, 2021

Teachers Federation members at two Hunter schools walked off the job over a number of issues, including the impact the state-wide shortage of teachers is having on all NSW public schools.

Staffing crisis sparks walkout at schools across NSW

October 18, 2021

Teachers Federation members at several school across the state took action last week, walking off the job over a number of issues, including the impact the state-wide shortage of teachers is having on all NSW public schools.

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