Question seeks data on the uptake of temporary regional incentives for teachers and school leaders in WA regional areas in 2023. The answer provides a breakdown of recipients by education region.

AnsweredQoN 1521Legislative Council
Asked
15 August 2023
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I refer to the temporary regional incentives for the attraction and retention of teachers and school leaders in regional areas, and I ask: (a) how many teachers received an incentive in 2023 (to date); and (b) of those teachers referred to in (1), please provide a breakdown by education region?

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Answered
17 October 2023
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Education
Response time
15 days
(a)          959 teachers and 251 school administrators with a teaching load have received the first instalment of the Temporary Regional Incentive.
(b)          Region breakdown:
-     Goldfields Education Region – 215 teachers and 66 School Administrators
-     Kimberley Education Region – 335 teachers and 77 School Administrators
-     Midwest Education Region – 90 teachers and 21 School Administrators
-     Southwest Education Region –12 teachers and 3 School Administrators
-     Pilbara Education Region – 223 teachers and 63 School Administrators
-     Wheatbelt Education Region – 84 teachers and 21 School Administrators

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