❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses teacher shortages in public schools, particularly at John Willcock College, and seeks assurances regarding staffing levels and core subject availability. The Premier responds with assurances of commitment to staffing and explanations for teacher turnover.
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TEACHING STAFF - GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS
Given that university graduates are deciding against teaching as a career, with Western Australia’s four public universities reporting drops in enrolment in primary and secondary teaching graduate diplomas of up to 30 per cent, and that a large number of teaching staff are leaving the profession, highlighted in regional Western Australia by John Willcock College in Geraldton, where 21 of the 53 teaching staff state that they will be leaving at the end of the year - (1) Will the Premier guarantee that the Department of Education and Training will provide the necessary staffing levels to ensure the continuation of the public school system? (2) Why are so many staff leaving John Willcock College, and can he assure the remaining staff and students at John Willcock College that the necessary core education subjects will be taught in 2007? (3) From where will the Department of Education and Training recruit teaching staff for 2007 for Geraldton and the mid-west communities? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
Given that university graduates are deciding against teaching as a career, with Western Australia’s four public universities reporting drops in enrolment in primary and secondary teaching graduate diplomas of up to 30 per cent, and that a large number of teaching staff are leaving the profession, highlighted in regional Western Australia by John Willcock College in Geraldton, where 21 of the 53 teaching staff state that they will be leaving at the end of the year - (1) Will the Premier guarantee that the Department of Education and Training will provide the necessary staffing levels to ensure the continuation of the public school system? (2) Why are so many staff leaving John Willcock College, and can he assure the remaining staff and students at John Willcock College that the necessary core education subjects will be taught in 2007? (3) From where will the Department of Education and Training recruit teaching staff for 2007 for Geraldton and the mid-west communities? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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I thank the member for Greenough for a very important question and for his interest in education in his electorate. I am provided with a response as follows - (1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
(1) Will the Premier guarantee that the Department of Education and Training will provide the necessary staffing levels to ensure the continuation of the public school system? (2) Why are so many staff leaving John Willcock College, and can he assure the remaining staff and students at John Willcock College that the necessary core education subjects will be taught in 2007? (3) From where will the Department of Education and Training recruit teaching staff for 2007 for Geraldton and the mid-west communities? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Greenough for a very important question and for his interest in education in his electorate. I am provided with a response as follows - (1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
(2) Why are so many staff leaving John Willcock College, and can he assure the remaining staff and students at John Willcock College that the necessary core education subjects will be taught in 2007? (3) From where will the Department of Education and Training recruit teaching staff for 2007 for Geraldton and the mid-west communities? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Greenough for a very important question and for his interest in education in his electorate. I am provided with a response as follows - (1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
(3) From where will the Department of Education and Training recruit teaching staff for 2007 for Geraldton and the mid-west communities? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Greenough for a very important question and for his interest in education in his electorate. I am provided with a response as follows - (1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Greenough for a very important question and for his interest in education in his electorate. I am provided with a response as follows - (1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
I thank the member for Greenough for a very important question and for his interest in education in his electorate. I am provided with a response as follows - (1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
(1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
(2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
(3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
(1) Will the Premier guarantee that the Department of Education and Training will provide the necessary staffing levels to ensure the continuation of the public school system? (2) Why are so many staff leaving John Willcock College, and can he assure the remaining staff and students at John Willcock College that the necessary core education subjects will be taught in 2007? (3) From where will the Department of Education and Training recruit teaching staff for 2007 for Geraldton and the mid-west communities? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Greenough for a very important question and for his interest in education in his electorate. I am provided with a response as follows - (1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
(2) Why are so many staff leaving John Willcock College, and can he assure the remaining staff and students at John Willcock College that the necessary core education subjects will be taught in 2007? (3) From where will the Department of Education and Training recruit teaching staff for 2007 for Geraldton and the mid-west communities? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Greenough for a very important question and for his interest in education in his electorate. I am provided with a response as follows - (1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
(3) From where will the Department of Education and Training recruit teaching staff for 2007 for Geraldton and the mid-west communities? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Greenough for a very important question and for his interest in education in his electorate. I am provided with a response as follows - (1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Greenough for a very important question and for his interest in education in his electorate. I am provided with a response as follows - (1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
I thank the member for Greenough for a very important question and for his interest in education in his electorate. I am provided with a response as follows - (1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
(1) The Department of Education and Training is committed to employing suitably qualified teachers in schools and ensuring adequate staffing levels to enable educational programs to be delivered. (2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
(2) The movement of teachers from country locations is often high. There are many reasons for teachers requesting a transfer or appointment to another location. Vacancies at John Willcock College have resulted from teachers accessing leave entitlements, taking promotional opportunities, choosing retirement or experiencing changes in their personal circumstances. Currently all vacancies identified by the school for 2007 have been filled by suitably qualified teachers. I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
I am sure the member will think that is a great outcome. Member for Greenough? Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
Mr G. Woodhams : I don’t believe they will be filled, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : To continue - Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
Future vacancies that arise will be filled through central staffing processes from the pool of suitably qualified teachers matching the vacancy requirements. (3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
(3) The department will appoint teachers to Geraldton and the mid-west district either through central staffing or local selection processes. Each year graduate, re-entry, fixed-term and permanent teachers submit an application to the department advising of their availability for employment.
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