Jason Clare has revealed plans to 'better prepare' teachers for the classroom ahead of a meeting with state and territory governments on Friday to address an increasing shortage of educators around Australia.
The Education Minister is set to meet with state and territory governments on Friday amid plans to attract more Australians to take up a teaching degree at university.
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare is set to meet with state and territory governments on Friday to address a nationwide shortage. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles “Particularly for first and second year teachers, if they can get a little bit more help with lesson planning it takes the burden off them," he said.
Teachers in New South Wales could be offered higher salaries of up to $130,000 a year after the NSW Government unveiled plans to keep educators in the classroom.Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell hopes the initiatives will create a “stronger career path” with a salary that recognises teachers' “expertise and excellence”.
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