It has been decided to publish a newsletter that specifically highlights information for Relief Teachers.  This is part of the process of communicating up coming union events and sharing information to and between relief teachers.  I am hoping to be able to send out a regular newsletter . This newsletter will contain feedback about what has happened or is happening with the Relief Teachers committee, as well as providing opportunity for other information relevant to Relief Teachers. Contributions from Relief Teachers are always welcome, and can be emailed to me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

It has been decided to publish a newsletter that specifically highlights information for Relief Teachers.  This is part of the process of communicating up coming union events and sharing information to and between relief teachers.

I am hoping to be able to send out a regular newsletter . This newsletter will contain feedback about what has happened or is happening with the Relief Teachers committee, as well as providing opportunity for other information relevant to Relief Teachers. Contributions from Relief Teachers are always welcome, and can be emailed to me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

I have included a membership form for distribution to your colleagues.

For those teachers in the school’s sector the Union has been involved in ongoing discussions with DET in regards to:

Clause 13.5 Casual Employment – accrual of 200 days–

Calculation of the two hundred days (200) for the purpose of progression to the next salary increment will commence from 1 January 2007. This clause is now effective from Friday 4th August 2006.

Work which counts towards the accrual of 200 days worked:

The progression, after the 200 days, to the next pay increment should be automatic.. If you have any queries contact DET Labour Relations, Petra Cameron / Stuart Brown ph 9264 5827.

The EBA 2008 has been served upon DET and negotiations are soon to begin.  Below is taken from the EBA 2008 summary log of claims being specifically pertinent to relief teachers.

Professional Development

• Access and payment for PD attendance for relief teachers

Casual Teachers

• Awareness raising re protocols for casual teachers
• Minimum daily preparation time for relief teachers
• Paid access to professional development (WACOT)
• Further development of 80:20 notion for relief and other tasks e.g. marking

Career opportunities

• Expansion of the Relief Teacher Program (Clause 104)

All sorts of links for relief teachers

Teacher’s Edition Online – quick classroom activities
http://www.teachnet.com

Education World – includes lesson planning, New Teacher Adviser, many educational references
http://www.education-world.com

Educators Reference Desk – subject specific action plans and education references
http://www.eduref.org

Various subject areas lesson ideas
http://www.edhelper.com

Includes templates for making crosswords, word sleuths, grid paper, word scrambles
http://teachers.tech.nology.com

Various support materials, primary focus
http://lauracandler.com

Various activities, K – 7 focused
http://enchantedlearning.com

If you use a website resource that you think would be of value to others please send it in.

The issue of professional development was discussed at the Relief Teachers’ committee.

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