A strong future for TAFE NSW

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A strong future for TAFE NSW


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Learner/Enterpris

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Experts

Leaders

TeachersPara-

professionalPractitioners

Para-professional

Support

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


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


Maintain Head Teachers

Learner/ Enterpris

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Experts

Educational Leader

Head Teachers

Teachers

Para-professionalPractitioner

Para-professional

Support

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Responding to Head Teachers’ ideas for change


Head Teachers are TAFE’s key leadership role The Head Teacher consultations strongly urged changeThe 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


Introduce a new Educational Leader role

Learner/ Enterpris

e

Experts

Educational Leader

Head Teachers

Teachers


Para-professional

Support

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Proposals for Educational Leader role


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


Introduce a new Expert Teacher roleCreate a career opportunity for a range of

employees – both permanent and casual

Learner/ Enterpris

e

Expert Teacher

Educational Leader

Head Teachers

Teachers


Para-professional

Support

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Recognising educational & vocational experts


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


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/ Enterpris

e

Expert Teacher

Educational Leader

Head Teachers

Teachers


Tutor/Instructor

1

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Supporting students to complete


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


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


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 trainerThe Tutor/Instructor 2 would have qualifications to assist

sections to meet ASQA compliance requirementsThe 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


Introduce a new role of Assessor Works as part of a delivery team- provides a specialist

assessment service & assists in managing compliance

Learner/ Enterpris

e

Expert Teacher

Educational Leader

Head Teachers

TeachersTutor/

Instructor 2

Tutor/Instructor

1

Assessor

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Meeting industry needs & winning new business


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


New and existing roles for the future

Learner/ Enterpris

e

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.


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.


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



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

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