Event Registration

SSTUWA- Building a Strong Foundation for New Teachers in Public Education

25 places available

Start:  Thursday 15 January 2026 - 9.00am

Finish: Thursday 15 January 2026 - 1.00pm

Location:  SSTUWA building, 1 West Street, West Perth WA 6005 (off Thomas Street)

About the course

If you are currently studying education and or working in a school under the TRBWA Limited Registration category, then this course is for you. Build your understanding and knowledge of important working conditions that may impact your success and well-being in a school.  Join this half-day event to learn how the SSTUWA will support you through the start of your teaching journey and beyond.  You will explore important clauses from the 2023 Agreement and unwrap what they mean to you.  We will  outline to following key clauses:

• DOTT Entitlements
• Staff Meeting Requirements 
• Class Sizes
• Face-to-Face Teaching Loads
• Salary Grades
• Incentives to go Regional

The event will also clarify TRBWA processes, requirements and categories around:

• Limited Registration
• Provisional Registration
• Full Registration

Natalie and Chloe will also talk through the range of options for securing a position within the Public Education System and highlight possible future pathways.

Don't miss this great opportunity to build your knowledge and understanding of your industrial rights as you step into the most exciting time of your career. Many opportunties for networking and Q&A throughout the session. 

Costs

$ 0 : Members-Student
$ 25 : Non Members-Student

Hospitality

Morning tea and lunch provided.

Lucky Door Prizes available - a great opportunity to take home Barrie Bennett's last publication - Instructional Intelligence.

Facilitators

Chloe Hosking- SSTUWA Growth Team Coordinator

Simon Joachim - SSTUWA Growth Team

Nominated Audience

SSTUWA Members and Non-Members

Pre-Service Teachers - currently studying

Pre-Service Teachers - currently teaching in schools under Limited Registration

Trade union training leave - Schools

Members in schools and TAFE colleges are eligible for five days of paid leave per year to attend trade union training (TUT).

To comply with TUT leave requirements applicants must:

• Submit applications to DoE/principal four weeks prior to the event.
• Provide DoE/principal with a printed copy of the course program attached to this form.
• Be nominated by the SSTUWA. See “nominated audience” on the attached course program.

The school will not be charged for the salary of the person attending trade union training - this is covered by the DoE.  However, if a relief teacher is required, this is funded through the school's one line budget.

For school administration
When processing TUT leave applications:

• Ensure staff attending training have selected TUT Leave in HRMIS.
• Project code 1471 will be generated within the payment system.