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Early Childhood: Frequently Asked Questions about the Capability Assessment

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Summary: From 1 February 2022, teachers on Level 2.5 in the VECTEA and EEEA will be eligible to progress to Level 3.1 on the pay scale. This is conditional on the teacher satisfying the eligibility requirements and completing a Capability Assessment. The Capability Assessment is included in VECTEA clause 50.2 – 50.8 and EEEA clause 54.12 – 54.17. Click here to read more about these agreements.  Frequently asked questions Will there be any resources made available for both teachers and employers to support the undertaking of the Capability Assessment?  Yes, the AEU, ELAA (Early…

All members: Becoming a parent and your job

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Summary: Parental leave kit The AEU is committed to looking after the needs of members with family responsibilities. As part of that commitment, we have produced a kit to provide information to members who intend to take family leave. AEU Parental Leave Kit [PDF] is currently being updated, please check back here soon. Draft letter to employer requesting lactation breaks [doc] is currently being updated, please check back here soon. Entitlements and eligibility Schools sector – Paid parental leave  An employee who has 26 or more weeks of qualifying service within the 52 weeks…

Schools: Family violence

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Summary: QUICK ExitFamily violence is a serious workplace issue facing many employees in the education sector, particularly women. Workplaces must support victim survivors of family violence, ensuring they are safe and linked to the economic security of work.The AEU successfully secured a family violence clause in the VGSA, and associated policy supporting education employees. We work in partnership with our members, informing them of their rights and supporting them during this traumatic period.Our experienced officers can provide:Advice on family violence leave entitlements under the…

TAFE: Qualifications [Schedule 4]

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Summary: The following information relates to the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2018. Remuneration On commencement of the 2018 agreement, employees were transferred to a new salary structure. Employees obtained an immediate 5.4% salary increase for all classifications in the first year (effective from 1 May 2018), with further increases of 2.7% in May and November in 2019, 2020, and 2021. This is a total increase of 23.7% over four years. TAFE teachers obtained ‘back pay’ in the pay period following approval, given that the operative date for the pay increases was 1 May…