01,10,25 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Students
Professional relationships – with students, colleagues and school leaders – are central to the work of all teachers, but particularly for teachers in their beginning years. Research has found that establishing positive professional relationships is pivotal in...
02,09,25 | Beginning Educators (BEnet)
Preparing an application for transition to full registration can be a daunting task for new teachers. We spoke with Deb Jones, General Manager of Professional Standards at the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), to answer some questions that may arise during this...
05,08,25 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Member benefits
After initially attending our union’s mentoring program as a mentee, IEU teacher member Clare is now returning as a mentor to continue her professional growth and support the next generation of teachers in achieving their goals. Quality mentoring is vital for early...
11,06,25 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Member benefits
Quality mentoring is vital for early career teachers but is not always readily accessible in schools. Our union is working to address this issue by continuing our union-supported mentoring program in 2025. Now in its eighth year, our union’s free mentoring...
08,04,25 | Beginning Educators (BEnet)
“University didn’t prepare me for the challenges of managing a classroom.” “I didn’t feel ready to manage difficult student behaviour as an early career teacher.” These are common refrains our union hears from early career teacher members. Some teaching...
10,03,25 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Member benefits
Expressions of interest are now open for early career teachers who want additional career support. Quality mentoring is vital for early career teachers but is not always readily accessible in schools. Our union is working to address this issue by continuing our...
23,10,24 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Professional issues
The Initial Teacher Education (ITE) landscape has changed rapidly in recent years, with frameworks underpinning the system failing to keep pace. ITE frameworks include tertiary teacher education and professional experiences (practicum/“prac”, internships and...
27,02,24 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Equity, Teachers
The IEU-QNT has endorsed the Federal Government’s Universities Accord Final Report recommendation to reduce financial pressure on teaching students by introducing paid practicum. The review backs long-running calls from unions and academics for students to be...
07,11,23 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Teachers
With half of all student teachers failing to finish their teaching degree, a major rethink is needed on how the next generation of teachers can be better supported to complete their studies and stay in the teaching profession. Independent Education Union of Australia...
03,08,23 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Member benefits
Established in 2020, the TUH Health Fund Future of Teaching Bursary was designed with a clear purpose: to empower and support educators who are members of the IEU. This initiative allows those working in education to excel in their careers and make a profound...
10,05,22 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Professional issues
Attaining full teacher registration is a significant milestone for any teacher, recognising both establishment within the profession as well as years of dedicated training. In Queensland, teachers are eligible to apply for full teacher registration after completing...
16,03,22 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Union win, Workers' rights
An employer’s attempt to discriminate on the basis of a medical injury was thwarted after assistance from our union’s experienced Industrial Services Team. The member, a university student in the final stage of their teaching degree, contacted our Industrial Services...
09,03,21 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Professional issues
Rates of insecure work – where workers don’t have permanent jobs – are quite high in Australia. Only 60% of workers are in full or part-time permanent employment. This means many workers are employed on contracts or in casual employment arrangements. In schools, many...
09,03,21 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Superannuation
Superannuation is often something workers don’t consider until later in their working lives. But having a good understanding of your super entitlements can make a big difference. Here’s a quick rundown on what you need to know about super. What is super? Super...
