❓ A parliamentary question regarding the advertising and eligibility criteria for teacher vacancies in WA government schools following the introduction of school principals being able to appoint their own staff. The response clarifies the advertising methods, eligibility, and union involvement.
AnsweredQoN 909Legislative Council
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My question relates to the new arrangement of school principals being able to appoint their own staff. (1) Will vacancies be openly advertised in both statewide and local media? (2) Will appointments to these vacancies be restricted to teachers already working within the Department of Education and Training, or will they be open to all qualified teachers? (3) If they are restricted to current Department of Education and Training teachers, will that disadvantage schools in their attempt to choose the best teachers for the needs and situation of the individual school? (4) Is there any role for the unions in the making of these appointments; and, if yes, what is it? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(1) Will vacancies be openly advertised in both statewide and local media? (2) Will appointments to these vacancies be restricted to teachers already working within the Department of Education and Training, or will they be open to all qualified teachers? (3) If they are restricted to current Department of Education and Training teachers, will that disadvantage schools in their attempt to choose the best teachers for the needs and situation of the individual school? (4) Is there any role for the unions in the making of these appointments; and, if yes, what is it? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(2) Will appointments to these vacancies be restricted to teachers already working within the Department of Education and Training, or will they be open to all qualified teachers? (3) If they are restricted to current Department of Education and Training teachers, will that disadvantage schools in their attempt to choose the best teachers for the needs and situation of the individual school? (4) Is there any role for the unions in the making of these appointments; and, if yes, what is it? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(3) If they are restricted to current Department of Education and Training teachers, will that disadvantage schools in their attempt to choose the best teachers for the needs and situation of the individual school? (4) Is there any role for the unions in the making of these appointments; and, if yes, what is it? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(4) Is there any role for the unions in the making of these appointments; and, if yes, what is it? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(4) No.
(1) Will vacancies be openly advertised in both statewide and local media? (2) Will appointments to these vacancies be restricted to teachers already working within the Department of Education and Training, or will they be open to all qualified teachers? (3) If they are restricted to current Department of Education and Training teachers, will that disadvantage schools in their attempt to choose the best teachers for the needs and situation of the individual school? (4) Is there any role for the unions in the making of these appointments; and, if yes, what is it? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(2) Will appointments to these vacancies be restricted to teachers already working within the Department of Education and Training, or will they be open to all qualified teachers? (3) If they are restricted to current Department of Education and Training teachers, will that disadvantage schools in their attempt to choose the best teachers for the needs and situation of the individual school? (4) Is there any role for the unions in the making of these appointments; and, if yes, what is it? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(3) If they are restricted to current Department of Education and Training teachers, will that disadvantage schools in their attempt to choose the best teachers for the needs and situation of the individual school? (4) Is there any role for the unions in the making of these appointments; and, if yes, what is it? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(4) Is there any role for the unions in the making of these appointments; and, if yes, what is it? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
That is the point of the question. That is what the member is getting at. Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
Hon Alan Cadby: No, I am really looking for a new job. Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: The member just stole my thunder. Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
Hon Alan Cadby: Self-interest! Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(1) Teacher vacancies will be advertised on the Department of Education and Training web site and will therefore be accessible statewide, nationally and internationally. (2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(2) All qualified teachers can apply for teacher vacancies in Western Australian government schools. Eligibility for appointment does, however, require applicants to be registered with the Western Australian College of Teaching and to undergo a recruitment process with the department. (3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(3) The selection process for teachers in Western Australian government schools is not restricted to Department of Education and Training teachers. (4) No.
(4) No.
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