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A strong future for TAFE NSW. Teachers and related employees enterprise agreement, 2013 Presentation II The following information is provided relating to TAFE NSW proposals for a new enterprise agreement. It is subject to discussion at further enterprise bargaining meetings. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
TEACHER S AN D R ELATED EMP LOYEES EN TER P R I SE AGR EEMEN T, 2013
PR ESEN TATI ON I I
T H E F O L L O W I N G I N F O R M AT I O N I S P R O V I D E D R E L AT I N G T O TA F E N S W P R O P O S A L S F O R A N E W
E N T E R P R I S E A G R E E M E N T. I T I S S U B J E C T T O D I S C U S S I O N AT F U R T H E R E N T E R P R I S E B A R G A I N I N G
M E E T I N G S
A strong future for TAFE NSW
A strong future for TAFE NSW
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Learner/Enterprise
Experts
Leaders
TeachersPara-professional
Practitioners
Para-professionalSupport
A new model of service
A new model of service focused on quality & personalisation
A ‘multi-professional’ mix
Career paths & specialisation
Flexible teams
Fit for local purpose
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A TAFE Workforce to meet future needs
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In overview – maintain all current classifications and functions and
Create career paths & entry points and plan for our future workforce Introducing new promotional positions Introducing new entry level positions Opening up better opportunities for part-time casual teachers
Support our educational leaders Responding to head teachers ideas for change Introducing the Educational Leader classification
Recognise educational & vocational experts Introducing the Expert Teacher classification
Support students to complete Introducing the Tutor/Instructor 1 and 2 and Assessor classifications
Meet industry needs & winning new business Tutor/Instructor 2 and Assessor classifications
2.5% wage increase. Any higher requires employee related cost savings 2.5% per annum available – above 2.5 % negotiable
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Head Teachers
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Maintain Head Teachers
Learner/ Enterprise
Experts
Educational Leader
Head Teachers
Teachers
Para-professionalPractitioner
Para-professional Support
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Responding to Head Teachers’ ideas for change
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Head Teachers are TAFE’s key leadership role
The Head Teacher consultations strongly urged change
The weighted hours doesn’t fully reflect the Head Teachers’ work. It places pressure on staff while not measuring the most important outcomes
Head Teacher roles vary. In some Institutes there is a need for a role focused on supporting educational teams to quickly reposition services and practices for the future
Some Head Teachers want the opportunity for career advancement
TAFE has contact with students and customers throughout the year
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Proposals for Head Teachers
Abolish the weighted hours formulaCurrent Head Teachers band 1 or 2 translate to Head
Teacher 1 or 2Each position is created subject to the size of the job
and the business needsHead Teacher positions may be filled by merit process.
There is no automatic progression; however a Head Teacher 1 may be directly appointed to a Head Teacher 2
Head Teacher teaching hours are maintainedPromotion opportunity to new Educational Leader role
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Educational Leaders
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Introduce a new Educational Leader role
Learner/ Enterprise
Experts
Educational Leader
Head Teachers
Teachers
Para-professionalPractitioner
Para-professional Support
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Proposals for Educational Leader role
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A promotion opportunity exists via the Educational Leader position
Paid at $121,914 and working 35 hrs/week for the full year
Position is filled via meritNo specific teaching load is required but the
position may take on direct teaching from time to time such as for a specific program, new development, initiative, or as part of a team
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Expert Teachers
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Introduce a new Expert Teacher roleCreate a career opportunity for a range of
employees – both permanent and casual
Learner/ Enterprise
Expert Teacher
Educational Leader
Head Teachers
Teachers
Para-professionalPractitioner
Para-professionalSupport
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Recognising educational & vocational experts
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Teachers develop best through ongoing mentoring, coaching and support from expert colleagues
Head Teachers are not always best placed or able to dedicate the time for coaching and developing other staff. Support from other experts can be necessary
Not all our best teachers want to move into management roles
The quality of our workforce and our services distinguishes the TAFE brand. The introduction of this new role signals our commitment in this area
We want to recognise and provide career opportunities for experts in their field - positioning them to share this expertise with peers.
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Proposals for Expert Teachers
Responsible for leading improvements in teaching and educational practices, modelling high quality teaching and mentoring, &/or industry innovation
The Expert Teacher does not carry out management or administrative functions of a Head Teacher
An Institute may create a position of Expert Teacher and fill it via merit selection
Pay: $97,879 (equivalent to Head Teacher 1)Hours: 1435 hours with 720 hours of teaching. Any
additional release is an Institute matterQualifications: Post graduate qualifications relating to
industry, education or teaching subject matter
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Tutor/Instructor 1
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Introduce a new paraprofessional role of Tutor/Instructor 1
Works as part of delivery team, supports teachers & Head Teachers in learning support, competency development and student completions
Learner/ Enterprise
Expert Teacher
Educational Leader
Head Teachers
Teachers
Para-professionalPractitioner
Tutor/Instructor 1
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Supporting students to complete
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Greater national emphasis is being placed on high quality outcomes from the VET sector – including improved student completion levels. This will be important under an entitlement model of funding
Support can be provided to students through teachers and a range of vocational professionals
Demographic pressures and the ageing Australian workforce is placing strong pressure on increased workforce participation -resulting in more students with less experience in study or the workplace
A team based approach-using a wider mix of roles- will support these students to get the best results
Introduces a paraprofessional, supported pathway to the teaching profession for vocational experts. Assists with succession planning
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Tutor/Instructor 2
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Introduce a new role of Tutor / Instructor 2Helps win new business and manage compliance
tasksDelivers training, but does not develop or prepare
resources or curriculum
Learner/ Enterprise
Expert Teacher
Educational Leader
Head Teachers
Teachers
Tutor/Instructor 2
Tutor/Instructor 1
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Different delivery roles
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Not all learning and skills development has to be carried out under direct supervision of a teacher
Teachers develop curriculum materials and design and implement programs The Tutor/Instructor 2 can deliver training use existing materials
to support practice sessions, build competence, explain concepts and conduct formative assessment between teaching sessions
Learning can happen in the classroom, and increasingly on line, in the workplace or elsewhere Some industry partners want our expertise embedded in their
workplace throughout the year – we can provide a trainer
The Tutor/Instructor 2 would have qualifications to assist sections to meet ASQA compliance requirements
The Tutor/Instructor 2 plays a complementary team role -comparable to nurse practitioners and medical assistants working with doctors in the medical workforce.
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Assessors
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Introduce a new role of Assessor Works as part of a delivery team- provides a specialist
assessment service & assists in managing compliance
Learner/ Enterprise
Expert Teacher
Educational Leader
Head Teachers
TeachersTutor/Instructor 2
Tutor/Instructor 1
Assessor
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Meeting industry needs & winning new business
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We work closely with industry partners in developing their workforce – suiting an enterprise’s timing is essential
Assessors can deliver customised services across the year at the times to suit enterprises and learners This is an area where we can win new business
Quality in assessment is a national priority. Our RPL and assessment services - and validation compliance - can be reinforced by the use of additional support This is an area where we can win new business
Attracting industry experts to develop relevant and customised assessments is critical to deliver the skills industry needs This is an area where we can attract new entrants to our workforce
Assessors can help teachers and Head Teachers manage quality and compliance
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A team based approach
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New and existing roles for the future
Learner/ Enterprise
Expert Teacher
Educational Leader
Head Teachers
TeachersTutor/Instructor 2
Tutor/Instructor 1
Assessor
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Details of changes- new delivery team roles
Tutor/Instructor 1 to work with a teacher or Tutor/Instructor 2. Part of a delivery team providing tutoring support, mentoring, coaching or advice to students. Appropriate industry qualifications are needed
Tutor/Instructor 2 to instruct, train, tutor support, mentor, coach or advise students. May assess. Does not develop course, curriculum, resources, materials or do research. Minimum qualification - Cert IV in TAE and relevant vocational qualifications
Assessor to design, validate and carry out assessments and moderations. The TAE10 Assessor Skill Set is required. When employed full time, whether permanent or temporary, these positions
work a 48 week year, plus annual leave Tutor/Instructors: 35 hrs per week. Ratio of contact to non contact hours of
80/20 Casuals receive a 25% loading Rates of pay for the roles are based on the relativities to a teacher in the
modern Award, applied to TAFE teaching rates
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Proposals for part time casual teachers
Part time casual teachers have access to all full time positions for which they are qualified, on the basis of merit
This opens up new opportunities for advancement, including to the Expert Teacher role and other related positions such as Education Officers and Senior Education Officers
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Using the potential of new roles
• Classroom delivery: New support for learners and teachers
• On the job: New business opportunities
• On-line: New services
Teachers
Tutors/Instructors
AssessorsHead Teachers & Educational Leaders
Expert teachers
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Example of role: Tutor/Instructor 1
In a classroom setting:
In an on-line setting:
The Tutor/Instructor 1 works as part of a delivery team-supplementing teacher – delivery of course material. The
tutor works with students throughout the year either individually or as a group to build understanding and
competency in relation to the material. The tutor follows the delivery strategy developed by the teacher.
The Tutor /Instructor 1 works with learners either in a group or individually throughout the year to reinforce material presented; builds understanding; assists with
completion of tasks; advises on resources; assists project planning; relates content to workplace etc
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Example of role: Tutor/Instructor 2
In a workplace environment:
In a classroom setting:
In the team:
The Tutor/Instructor 2 works directly with an individual or group of employees to deliver and supports learners to achieve
competencies using existing materials. This may be in an environment that requires delivery across the year.
The Tutor/ Instructor 2 delivers training and assessments using already
developed materials or courseware.
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The Tutor/ Instructor 2 supports teachers and HTs to manage and meet compliance requirements.
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Examples of role: Assessor
In a workplace setting:
In an on-line or classroom setting:
In the section team
The Assessor works as an industry specialist developing contextualised assessment strategies, assessment tools and
conducting assessments in enterprise settings.
The Assessor works as part of a delivery team, carrying out independent assessments and moderations.
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The Assessor wins new assessment business (eg validation); ensures compliance with ASQA.
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Overview-roles, qualifications, conditions
Educational Leader
Head Teacher
Expert Teacher
Teacher Assessor Tutor/ Instructor 2
Tutor/ Instructor 1
Qualifications
Post Graduate Relating to teaching or vocational area
Current (Min - Diploma )
Post GraduateRelating to teaching or vocational area
Cert IV TAE & Vocational Qualifications+ 2-5 yrs voc. experience
Cert IV TAE assessor skill set
Cert IV TAE & Vocational Qualifications
Vocational Qualifications
Role Lead Section/s or Program/s. no teaching
Current HT functions
Lead, coach, mentor, and teach
Current teacher functions
Assess, validate and moderate
Instruct but not develop resources
Support & guidance. Does not introduce new material
Hours 35 hrs /wk 1435 total. 360 or 504 face to face
1435total. 720 face to face
1435 total. 720 face to face*
35 hrs /wk 35 hrs /wk 35 hrs /wk
Attendance 48 weeks (+ 4 weeks leave)
41 weeks 41 weeks 41 weeks 48 weeks (+ 4 weeks leave)
48 weeks (+ 4 weeks leave)
48 weeks (+ 4 weeks leave)
Excess hours n/a Paid beyond teaching load
Paid beyond teaching load
Paid beyond teaching load
n/a n/a n/a
Time credit n/a As /current EA
As /current EA
As /current EA
n/a n/a n/a
Casual work n/a n/a n/a Current part time casual arrangements
25% loading on hourly rate
25% loading on hourly rate
25% loading on hourly rate
Part time Casual Teacher conditions are maintained. In addition PTCT are eligible to apply for any positions advertised. Related employees maintain existing arrangements.*Note: Teaching classifications (other than head teachers and expert teachers ) may be required to deliver additional direct teaching hours if an increase above 2.5%p/a is agreed.
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Summary of TAFE position
Maintain leave, professional development, excess hours, agreed non attendance, and other conditions
Introduce new support and specialist roles ‘at both ends’ New ‘Educational leader’ role Expert teacher (vocational expert or educational expert or both) Tutor/Instructor Levels 1 & 2 Assessor
Change approach to Head Teacher creation, appointment and promotion
Open up career opportunities for existing employees and new entrants to the TAFE workforce. Part-time casual teachers have equal access to all workforce opportunities for which they are qualified on the basis of merit
2.5% wage increase per annum with an agreement to 30 June 2015
Option to negotiate a further wage increase based on an increase in face to face hours for teachers and related (not for HTs or proposed Expert Ts)
Agreement to reflect that staff work throughout the TAFE year.A strong future for TAFE NSW