❓ Hon Alison Xamon asks about the number of WA teachers on the employment waiting list and the government's plan to prevent disengagement given a predicted teacher shortage. The answer provides figures and mentions a helpdesk for placement assistance.
AnsweredQoN 3332Legislative Council
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I refer to WA school teachers, and ask -
(1) How many Western Australian teachers are on the waiting list of employment in 2011?
(2) How many of these are primary school teachers?
(3) How many are high school teachers?
(4) Given the reported teacher shortage predicted for 2015, what is being done to ensure these teachers do not become disengaged from the profession?
(1) How many Western Australian teachers are on the waiting list of employment in 2011?
(2) How many of these are primary school teachers?
(3) How many are high school teachers?
(4) Given the reported teacher shortage predicted for 2015, what is being done to ensure these teachers do not become disengaged from the profession?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
21 March 2011
Responded by
Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Education
Response time
34 days
(1) There are currently 3 019 active placement requests from teachers in the central placement system. Many of these are from teachers with restricted work fractions or locations.
(2) 1 834 are primary teachers.
(3) 1 000 are secondary (high school) teachers.
The remaining 185 of the 3 019 are teachers of ESL and LOTE are qualified to teach at both primary and secondary level.
(4) Prospective employees have the opportunity to contact the Teaching WA helpdesk. Staffing consultants are available to discuss placement requests and opportunities with individuals.
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(2) 1 834 are primary teachers.
(3) 1 000 are secondary (high school) teachers.
The remaining 185 of the 3 019 are teachers of ESL and LOTE are qualified to teach at both primary and secondary level.
(4) Prospective employees have the opportunity to contact the Teaching WA helpdesk. Staffing consultants are available to discuss placement requests and opportunities with individuals.
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