This episode features SSTUWA President Matt Jarman talking about a busy State Council agenda, budget announcements, the Ministerial Workload Taskforce and a range of other issues.

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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2024.

This might be the most important federal election in decades for public education – with lasting impacts for the future of schools and TAFE.

In this episode hear SSTUWA President Matt Jarman talking about why this election is so crucial.

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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2024.

One of the big wins secured in the General Agreement 2023 (Schools) was the creation of the new Senior Teacher 2 role. Senior Vice President Natalie Blewitt has all the details you need.

Find out how you can take advantage of that new level in having your workload reduced and your current efforts properly recognised.

Find out why you don’t need to stress about deadlines for bulk applications, ensure you know what you are entitled to (including back pay) and how to get it. If you are a principal, get some tips on how to handle more complex applications and find out where to get support (clue: it’s via the SSTUWA).

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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2024.

We have HUGE news. After well over a decade of campaigning, we’re FINALLY getting Gonski.

This is a win for every member who has supported funding campaigns over the years. Whether you came out to meet trucks and trailers carrying the full funding message, travelled to Canberra with us to talk to politicians, sent emails or postcards, joined social media campaigns or lobbied your state or federal MPs, every single one of you shares the credit for a crucial development in revitalising public education in Australia.

In this episode hear SSTUWA President Matt Jarman talking about this recent state and federal government funding announcement. Under the new deal, WA public schools will finally be funded to the full 100 per cent of the Schooling Resource Standard recommended in the Gonski education funding review in 2011.

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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2024.

We have a brand new podcast for educators starting their career in 2025 (and perhaps some who’ve been around a little longer too!). With handy tips and answers to some of the most frequent questions we get from new educators, this will help you get off to a great start to your teaching career.

Join Growth Team Coordinator Chloe Hosking as she discusses her top tips for new educators in their first five years of teaching. This episode is not to be missed!

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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2024.

In this episode, SSTUWA President Matt Jarman discusses the SSTUWA's state election position papers - for both schools and TAFE - which are based on extensive research, including Facing the Facts, and cover all things public education. These have been sent to the major political parties, with an invitation to respond, ahead of the 2025 election.

Find the position papers at sstuwa.org.au/facingthefacts and tune in to learn more.

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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2024.

In this episode hear from two of our Growth Team stars Chloe Hosking and Christina Chabros, sharing their experience of preparing reports at secondary and primary level.

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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2024.

In this episode hear from SSTUWA President Matt Jarman talking about the progress of the General Agreement 2023 (Schools and TAFE).

At the time of publishing, both Agreements (Schools and TAFE) have been lodged with the WA Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC). Note: It may take some time before the Agreements are registered.

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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2024.