Starting teachers now earn $92,882 and top-of-scale teachers $133,422. The NSW Government says the latest pay rise lands this week, with teacher vacancies at a 12-year low.
Prue Car
Posted inEducation, Feature, NSW News, NSW Politics
More preschool places and fairer pay
Up to 10,000 more children could win a community preschool place, with fees capped at $20 a day and staff pay guaranteed above award rates. Here is what is changing for families.
Posted inBallina, Education, Good News, Grants and funding
East Ballina teacher headed overseas after top scholarship win
An East Ballina teacher is off to the US and Canada, funded by a $15,000 scholarship recognising her as one of the state’s best.
Posted inEducation, Lismore
Lismore South Public School rebuild on track for completion
The flood-resilient rebuild of Lismore South Public School is on track for completion by the end of the year, with all elevated building modules now installed.
Posted inEducation, Northern Rivers
Flood-resilient schools officially open at Condong and Tumbulgum
Condong and Tumbulgum public schools have officially reopened in flood-resilient facilities, marking a major milestone in their recovery from the 2022 Northern Rivers floods.
Posted inEducation, Kempsey, Taree
North Coast, Mid North Coast schools share in $100m Easter maintenance blitz
Schools across the NSW North Coast and Mid North Coast are undergoing upgrades during the Easter holidays as part of a statewide $103 million maintenance blitz.
Posted inEducation, Lismore
New flood-resilient school takes shape in Lismore South
The rebuild of Lismore South Public School has reached a key milestone, with the first building modules lifted into place.
Posted inEducation, Kempsey
North Coast schools recognised for lifting HSC results
Five public high schools across the NSW North Coast and Mid North Coast have been named among the state’s most improved for HSC results.
Posted inEducation, Lennox Head
Construction begins on major Lennox Head Public School and preschool upgrade
Construction has begun on a new Lennox Head Public School campus, set to triple classroom capacity and open in 2027.
Posted inLocal News, School News
NSW unveils landmark anti-bullying reforms
Schools across New South Wales, including those in the North Coast region, will soon be required to triage and respond to bullying incidents more quickly and consistently, under a landmark framework.