MPs clash over teacher shortage
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has hit back at claims by Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, that the State Government is not doing enough to attract teachers…
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Local teachers receive national recognition
Two Central Coast teachers have been recognised at the top levels of national accreditation, meeting the highest standards for Australian teachers and demonstrating effectiveness, innovation and influence in their teaching…
State Government trials home shared equity scheme
Home ownership could become more achievable for Central Coast teachers, nurses, police, single parents and older singles with the State Government set to trial a $780.4M shared equity scheme next…
Catholic school staff could strike next term
Staff and support staff at the region’s Catholic schools will consider strike action in term two if agreement cannot be met on their claim for higher wages and better working…
Parents concerned about close contact rules
Central Coast Council P and Cs (CCCP&C) said parents share teachers’ concerns over changing close contact rules in the region’s schools. A recent announcement from National Cabinet that staff in…
Unsafe for retired teachers to fill staff gaps says union
For the second week in a row the union representing teachers of non-government schools – the Independent Education Union (IEU) has rejects calls by the NSW Premier to rely on…
Applying common sense to schools
Forum – Re the recent teachers strikes: as Charles Dickens implied, it still is “the best of times and the worst of times” and that certainly includes in schools. Everyone…
Teachers strike over pay and conditions
Central Coast teachers and principals walked out of work for 24 hours on Tuesday, December 7, as new figures showed the number of vacant permanent teaching positions in NSW has…
Parents welcome extra release time for teachers
Central Coast Council P&C (CCCP&C) has welcomed an announcement that primary teachers in NSW public schools will receive extra release time and support to understand and implement curriculum reforms which…
Teachers prepare to strike on December 7
The NSW Teachers Federation Council on Saturday, November 27, voted unanimously to strike for 24 hours on Tuesday, December 7, over the NSW Government’s refusal to lift salaries and reduce…
Tools to give teachers virtual thanks
Students, parents, carers and the community are preparing to celebrate World Teacher’s Day on October 29, with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) launching a new e-tool kit for download….
Scholarships on offer to recruit TAFE teachers
The NSW Government is investing $1M to fund training for industry experts who want to pursue a rewarding career change as a TAFE NSW teacher. The investment will allow 200…
Teacher shortage in 10 local schools
The NSW Teachers Federation (NSWTF) has launched a campaign to address growing teacher shortages across NSW, with 10 schools in the north of the Central Coast showing vacancies in the…
Deadline set for teachers to be vaccinated
All Department of Education Staff will be required to be fully vaccinated by November 8 to return to face-to-face schooling. A NSW Department of Education spokesperson said they were encouraging…
Teachers – unsung heroes in COVID-era learning
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has paid tribute to the region’s teachers, with the Central Coast in its seventh week of lockdown. “Teachers across the NSW have been holding down…
Health workers protest over proposed wage freeze
Almost 15 percent of the Central Coast workforce will be affected by the 12-month wage freeze for public servants announced on May 27 by NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian is passed…
Nurses and teachers protest 12 month wage freeze
After weeks of dodging questions on the issue, Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a 12 month wage freeze for public servants, with unions representing teachers and nurses already railing at…
High School welcomes new Science and Technology head teachers
Two new appointments are set to usher in a new era of science and technology learning at Northlakes High School. At the start of Term 2, the school has welcomed…
Avoca Beach teacher helps kids to GetActive@Home
Michele Jarmaine is one of just seven teachers chosen from schools across the state to be a presenter on the new weekly program designed to keep primary school children active…
Teachers and parents in funding protest
Teachers and parents supporting Gonski needs-based education funding met at the Gosford Waterfront from 4pm on March 15 to discuss how local schools could benefit from additional Gonski funding as…