A WA parliamentary question seeks information on teacher status progression, specifically eligibility, selection criteria, and responsibilities for senior teacher roles. The Minister provides a detailed response, including data on eligible teachers and outlining the requirements and duties associated with senior teacher positions.

AnsweredQoN 141Legislative Council
Asked
10 March 2008
Portfolio
Education and Training

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TEACHER STATUS PROGRESSION
(1) How many primary and secondary teachers at the 2.4 level are eligible for senior teacher 1 status in 2009? (2) What is the selection process and criteria for a primary or secondary teacher to move from level 2.4 to senior teacher 1 status? (3) What added responsibilities, outside of classroom teaching, are required of teachers at the senior teacher 1 and senior teacher 2 levels? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH

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I thank the member for some notice of this question. In view of the fact that some of the answer is in tabular form, and the time factor, I seek leave to table the answer and have it incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3753.] The following material was incorporated — I thank the Hon Member for some notice of this question. 1. Below is a numerical list of primary and secondary teachers who were on Level 2.3 or Level 2.4 of the salary scale at the end of 2007. These teachers will be able to become Senior Teacher in 2009 provided they have completed the required service and relevant professional development. Level 2.3 Level 2.4 Totals Primary 811 3086 3897 Secondary 520 1567 2087 2. There are two criteria the teacher must meet: (i) Complete a minimum of 12 months (1 year) full time equivalent service at Level 2.4 of the salary scale (two years full time equivalent service at Level 2.3 or above on the salary scale is also accepted as an interim measure as Level 2.4 was only introduced in August 2007); and (ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.
(2) What is the selection process and criteria for a primary or secondary teacher to move from level 2.4 to senior teacher 1 status? (3) What added responsibilities, outside of classroom teaching, are required of teachers at the senior teacher 1 and senior teacher 2 levels? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. In view of the fact that some of the answer is in tabular form, and the time factor, I seek leave to table the answer and have it incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3753.] The following material was incorporated — I thank the Hon Member for some notice of this question. 1. Below is a numerical list of primary and secondary teachers who were on Level 2.3 or Level 2.4 of the salary scale at the end of 2007. These teachers will be able to become Senior Teacher in 2009 provided they have completed the required service and relevant professional development. Level 2.3 Level 2.4 Totals Primary 811 3086 3897 Secondary 520 1567 2087 2. There are two criteria the teacher must meet: (i) Complete a minimum of 12 months (1 year) full time equivalent service at Level 2.4 of the salary scale (two years full time equivalent service at Level 2.3 or above on the salary scale is also accepted as an interim measure as Level 2.4 was only introduced in August 2007); and (ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.
(3) What added responsibilities, outside of classroom teaching, are required of teachers at the senior teacher 1 and senior teacher 2 levels? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. In view of the fact that some of the answer is in tabular form, and the time factor, I seek leave to table the answer and have it incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3753.] The following material was incorporated — I thank the Hon Member for some notice of this question. 1. Below is a numerical list of primary and secondary teachers who were on Level 2.3 or Level 2.4 of the salary scale at the end of 2007. These teachers will be able to become Senior Teacher in 2009 provided they have completed the required service and relevant professional development. Level 2.3 Level 2.4 Totals Primary 811 3086 3897 Secondary 520 1567 2087 2. There are two criteria the teacher must meet: (i) Complete a minimum of 12 months (1 year) full time equivalent service at Level 2.4 of the salary scale (two years full time equivalent service at Level 2.3 or above on the salary scale is also accepted as an interim measure as Level 2.4 was only introduced in August 2007); and (ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. In view of the fact that some of the answer is in tabular form, and the time factor, I seek leave to table the answer and have it incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3753.] The following material was incorporated — I thank the Hon Member for some notice of this question. 1. Below is a numerical list of primary and secondary teachers who were on Level 2.3 or Level 2.4 of the salary scale at the end of 2007. These teachers will be able to become Senior Teacher in 2009 provided they have completed the required service and relevant professional development. Level 2.3 Level 2.4 Totals Primary 811 3086 3897 Secondary 520 1567 2087 2. There are two criteria the teacher must meet: (i) Complete a minimum of 12 months (1 year) full time equivalent service at Level 2.4 of the salary scale (two years full time equivalent service at Level 2.3 or above on the salary scale is also accepted as an interim measure as Level 2.4 was only introduced in August 2007); and (ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. In view of the fact that some of the answer is in tabular form, and the time factor, I seek leave to table the answer and have it incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3753.] The following material was incorporated — I thank the Hon Member for some notice of this question. 1. Below is a numerical list of primary and secondary teachers who were on Level 2.3 or Level 2.4 of the salary scale at the end of 2007. These teachers will be able to become Senior Teacher in 2009 provided they have completed the required service and relevant professional development. Level 2.3 Level 2.4 Totals Primary 811 3086 3897 Secondary 520 1567 2087 2. There are two criteria the teacher must meet: (i) Complete a minimum of 12 months (1 year) full time equivalent service at Level 2.4 of the salary scale (two years full time equivalent service at Level 2.3 or above on the salary scale is also accepted as an interim measure as Level 2.4 was only introduced in August 2007); and (ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.
Leave granted. [See paper 3753.] The following material was incorporated — I thank the Hon Member for some notice of this question. 1. Below is a numerical list of primary and secondary teachers who were on Level 2.3 or Level 2.4 of the salary scale at the end of 2007. These teachers will be able to become Senior Teacher in 2009 provided they have completed the required service and relevant professional development. Level 2.3 Level 2.4 Totals Primary 811 3086 3897 Secondary 520 1567 2087 2. There are two criteria the teacher must meet: (i) Complete a minimum of 12 months (1 year) full time equivalent service at Level 2.4 of the salary scale (two years full time equivalent service at Level 2.3 or above on the salary scale is also accepted as an interim measure as Level 2.4 was only introduced in August 2007); and (ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.
[See paper 3753.] The following material was incorporated — I thank the Hon Member for some notice of this question. 1. Below is a numerical list of primary and secondary teachers who were on Level 2.3 or Level 2.4 of the salary scale at the end of 2007. These teachers will be able to become Senior Teacher in 2009 provided they have completed the required service and relevant professional development. Level 2.3 Level 2.4 Totals Primary 811 3086 3897 Secondary 520 1567 2087 2. There are two criteria the teacher must meet: (i) Complete a minimum of 12 months (1 year) full time equivalent service at Level 2.4 of the salary scale (two years full time equivalent service at Level 2.3 or above on the salary scale is also accepted as an interim measure as Level 2.4 was only introduced in August 2007); and (ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.
The following material was incorporated — I thank the Hon Member for some notice of this question. 1. Below is a numerical list of primary and secondary teachers who were on Level 2.3 or Level 2.4 of the salary scale at the end of 2007. These teachers will be able to become Senior Teacher in 2009 provided they have completed the required service and relevant professional development. Level 2.3 Level 2.4 Totals Primary 811 3086 3897 Secondary 520 1567 2087 2. There are two criteria the teacher must meet: (i) Complete a minimum of 12 months (1 year) full time equivalent service at Level 2.4 of the salary scale (two years full time equivalent service at Level 2.3 or above on the salary scale is also accepted as an interim measure as Level 2.4 was only introduced in August 2007); and (ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.
I thank the Hon Member for some notice of this question. 1. Below is a numerical list of primary and secondary teachers who were on Level 2.3 or Level 2.4 of the salary scale at the end of 2007. These teachers will be able to become Senior Teacher in 2009 provided they have completed the required service and relevant professional development. Level 2.3 Level 2.4 Totals Primary 811 3086 3897 Secondary 520 1567 2087 2. There are two criteria the teacher must meet: (i) Complete a minimum of 12 months (1 year) full time equivalent service at Level 2.4 of the salary scale (two years full time equivalent service at Level 2.3 or above on the salary scale is also accepted as an interim measure as Level 2.4 was only introduced in August 2007); and (ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.
1. Below is a numerical list of primary and secondary teachers who were on Level 2.3 or Level 2.4 of the salary scale at the end of 2007. These teachers will be able to become Senior Teacher in 2009 provided they have completed the required service and relevant professional development. Level 2.3 Level 2.4 Totals Primary 811 3086 3897 Secondary 520 1567 2087 2. There are two criteria the teacher must meet: (i) Complete a minimum of 12 months (1 year) full time equivalent service at Level 2.4 of the salary scale (two years full time equivalent service at Level 2.3 or above on the salary scale is also accepted as an interim measure as Level 2.4 was only introduced in August 2007); and (ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.
Level 2.3 Level 2.4 Totals Primary 811 3086 3897 Secondary 520 1567 2087 2. There are two criteria the teacher must meet: (i) Complete a minimum of 12 months (1 year) full time equivalent service at Level 2.4 of the salary scale (two years full time equivalent service at Level 2.3 or above on the salary scale is also accepted as an interim measure as Level 2.4 was only introduced in August 2007); and (ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.
(i) Complete a minimum of 12 months (1 year) full time equivalent service at Level 2.4 of the salary scale (two years full time equivalent service at Level 2.3 or above on the salary scale is also accepted as an interim measure as Level 2.4 was only introduced in August 2007); and (ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.
(ii) Undertake relevant professional development or one (1) unit of relevant study at a university or TAFE College or other agreed professional learning totalling 42 hours outside of ordinary school hours. The recent General Agreement second offer that was rejected offered to relax the requirements for accessing Senior Teacher status for many level 2.4 teachers. 3. The duties undertaken by a Senior teacher are negotiated between the principal and or the administrator team and the teacher concerned having regard to the teacher’s workload. The duties of Senior Teachers focus on instructional support to assist in the professional learning of other teachers in the education system, such as providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers. They also contribute to curriculum and school development planning.

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