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...
15,05,23 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Professional issues
Quality mentoring has proven to be highly beneficial to early career teachers, reducing rates of stress and burnout. While the benefits of mentoring are broadly known and understood, given the wealth of research published on the topic, teachers do not always find...
27,03,23 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Teachers
The federal Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA) welcomes the opportunity to share the classroom insights and experiences of our 75,000 members as part of the Teacher Education Expert Panel consultation process following release of the Panel’s...
14,03,23 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Teachers, Union win
The support of our union has helped a graduate teacher member progress through the classification scale and secure higher pay. IEU-QNT Organiser Krystal Pearson said our member approached her for assistance after attending a presentation for early career teachers...
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...
21,03,22 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Professional issues, Teachers
The final report into Initial Teacher Education (ITE) is one characterised by a fundamental failure to understand the profession or recognise that ITE depends upon access to schools and supervising teachers, according to IEU-QNT Branch Secretary Terry Burke. Mr Burke...
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...
11,02,22 | Beginning Educators (BEnet)
As our union’s Mentoring Program enters its fourth year, we reflect on how setting early career teachers up for success makes a difference to the profession. The IEU-QNT Early Career Teacher Mentoring program was established in 2018 to connect experienced teacher...
17,11,21 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Member benefits, Teachers
Our union recognises that quality mentoring provides crucial support for beginning teachers, although unfortunately, mentoring is not always readily accessible in schools. It’s why the IEU Mentoring Program was established in 2018, to connect experienced teacher...
22,06,21 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Teachers, Workers' rights
Excessive demands placed on early-career teachers have damaging, long-term impacts on their classroom management according to a new Australian study, writes IE journalist Jessica Willis. The study surveyed 395 teachers on how their workload, school resources and...
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...
01,10,20 | Beginning Educators (BEnet)
Our union’s private Facebook group for early career teacher members provides meaningful opportunities for discussion as well as access to member-only resources, professional development (PD) invites, mentoring connections and advice from our experts. BEnet...
01,08,20 | Beginning Educators (BEnet)
IEU member and Gold Coast teacher Jessica Prouten provides her top tips for building your professional community – a critical foundation as you begin your teaching career. As you navigate the beginning of your professional life as a teacher, it is important to engage...
