Casual relief teachers (CRTs)
Casual relief teachers in Victoria often get a raw deal. Their daily rate is the lowest in Australia; they often miss out on training, support and superannuation, and they can be abused and overloaded by the schools they work in.
The AEU is committed to supporting its CRT members, and has launched a CRT Association to campaign for better rights and rewards for casual relief teachers. Any current CRT financial member in primary, secondary or early childhood can join; meetings are held in a variety of locations to make it easier for members to attend. Attendance counts as PD for VIT registration purposes.
The convenor of the CRT Association is AEU deputy vice president James Rankin. He can be contacted by email or on (03) 9417 2822.
CRT members should also check this website's Schools Sector pages for other information about working in Victorian government schools.
CRTs face particular issues whether they work in public or private schools. This joint AEU/VIEU conference is run by TLN and offers a full day of professional development and networking for teachers who often feel they miss out on the training and opportunities to share good practice enjoyed by other teachers. 2011 dates listed here. » more...
Check current pay rates here and find links to official documents setting out conditions and arrangements for CRT work. » more...
The CRT Association meets regularly to discuss issues of concern to casual relief teachers and to give CRTs a voice within the AEU. Meetings are open to all AEU CRT members. Details of upcoming meetings can be found here. » more...
Answers to your frequently asked questions about the pay, conditions and entitlements of CRT members. » more...
CRTs often work in both state and private schools, but don't need to join two unions. The AEU has in place arrangements with the independent teachers' union. » more...
The CRT Association views with concern the practice of splitting class to avoid bringing in CRTs. We have prepared two letters which members and sub-branches can adapt to send to their school community, » more...
