Why Step 8 teachers should join the AEU

09-05-2012

Salary

In enterprise bargaining the employer was offering all employees a 10.60% salary increase. Step 9 teachers would have received a 14.21% increase.
The Arbitration case delivered a 16.71% increase for all employees and a 21.32 % increase for Step 9 teachers.
On final salaries this is a $4861 per annum difference for Step 9 teachers. $83,009 compared to $78,148.
On 1 October 2010 there is a $1668 per annum difference for Step 9 teachers. $79,816 compared to $78,148.
65% of all teachers are currently at the Step 8 level and all teachers who remain in the service should reach the Step 9 salary level.

AEU as training provider

Clause 1.1.5 of the Step 9 Teacher Guidelines states that the AEU will be a source of professional development for progression to Step 9.
Members of the AEU will have access to the approved professional development courses delivered by the AEU.

The AEU will be providing support materials and training and development opportunities to members on the new Step 9 Guidelines.
Members will be given the opportunity to be in-serviced about the changes.
The AEU Information Unit can provide informed advice on the new classification.

In the rare event that a teacher’s application for Step 9 is rejected by DECD, the AEU can provide advice about the grievance procedures.
We can also support teachers in reapplying for Step 9.