Welcome to the Relief Teachers newsletter online. I hope that you all had a relaxing Xmas break. At the relief Teachers’ branch meetings in term 4, 2008 both professional development were discussed and the SSTU “Violence at Work” document was tabled. Feedback from the committee was that this document would be of assistance for relief teachers.

I hope that you all had a relaxing Xmas break. At the relief Teachers’ branch meetings in term 4, 2008 both professional development were discussed and the SSTU “Violence at Work” document was tabled. Feedback from the committee was that this document would be of assistance for relief teachers.

Professional Development

Three modules of professional development for relief teachers are being offered during term 1.

Venue: SSTUWA Office 150 Adelaide Tce East Perth
SSTUWA Members only Cost: Nil
Target Audience: Relief Teachers Schools

Module 1: Know Your Rights Schools EBA 2006

Date: Tuesday 26 February
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

This course aims to help participants to:

• Have knowledge of their entitlements under the EBA 2006
• Have information on the EBA 2008 negotiation process
• Understand the right to collectively bargain and the right of association

Module 2: Violence & Bullying: Rights and Responsibilities

Date: Wednesday 12 March
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

This course aims to:

• Consider the forms which violence and bullying can take
• Provide collective strategies for you to reduce the incidence of violence and bullying in your school/college
• Provide an overview of the legal and policy framework; and
• Give guidance on how you can support members facing violence and bullying

Module 3: Teachers & The Law

Date: Thursday 20 March
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

This course aims to:

• Increase your knowledge of the law governing teachers, administrators and students
• Equip you with skills to deal with issues with legal implications

Relief Teacher Whole Day Course

This course covers the content of the previous 3 modules in a one day session.

Date: Wednesday 23 April
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Enrolment details can be found on the web site or contact Michelle Bryant at the Union office.

Further details, along with other professional development and training can be found in the 2008 Education & Training term 1 courses booklet which is included in the January Western Teacher. There is now a dedicated section on the union website for school based relief teachers. This section is to be found under the Relief Teachers link. Information relating to membership costs, salary scales and casual employment. Contact me if there is other information you would like to have included under the Relief Teachers Link.

As part of the negotiations for a new EBA the Union has directed members to take action in regard to the current EBA. It is important to keep up to date with the latest information from the Union office. Union reps will have information about this action.

If you are regularly working at a worksite make contact with the Union Rep and ask to be given information about branch meetings and Union correspondence. The Union office also sends out information to those members who have supplied an email address.

Relief Teachers Committee Meeting dates in 2008. Meetings are 6.30-8.00pm in the Union building, 150-152 Adelaide Terrace East Perth.

Term 1

• Wednesday 20th February
• Wednesday 2nd April

Term 2

• Wednesday 14th May
• Wednesday 25th June

Term 3

• Wednesday 6th August
• Wednesday 17th September

Term 4

• Wednesday 29th October
• Wednesday 10th December

Teleconference facilities are available. Contact me if required.

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