Career Structure and Benefits
Career structure - Teachers
Classroom teacher positions are classified within one classification level with three salary ranges: graduate, accomplished and expert. As you gain experience your contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases.
Graduate teacher
The primary focus of the graduate teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels.
The focus of a graduate teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. Under guidance, graduate teachers plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects. Graduate teachers are expected to participate in induction programs and general staff development activities, and in activities designed to ensure the integration of the curriculum across the school.
Teachers at this level are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricular activities.
Accomplished teacher
The primary focus of the accomplished teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Accomplished teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.
At this level, accomplished teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
Expert teacher
Expert teachers play a significant role in assisting to improve student performance and education outcomes as determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contribute to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities. A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.
Leading teacher
Leading teachers are outstanding classroom teachers and undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range.
Leading teachers are usually responsible for the implementation of one or more priorities contained in the school strategic plan. Typically, leading teachers are responsible for coordinating a large number of staff to achieve improvements in teaching and learning. Their focus is on the introduction of changes in methods and approaches to teaching and learning. However, they are also responsible for the management and leadership of a significant area or function within the school to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school’s education program.
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