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Returning to Work
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:05 pm
by Ek39
Hi all. I am looking at returning to work after 6 years as an Early Childhood teacher. Can anyone explain how the steps work for pay. I was on Step 9 as a 4 year trained teacher when I left my role to have a family.
Do I have to start again since I haven’t worked for a while or is previous experience accounted for?
Thanks
Re: Returning to Work
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 3:42 pm
by Lorina
Hi,
Since you have a degree you will need to find a position as an ECT - if you are going for a room leader position, even with your degree you will not be paid as an ECT - so I would recommend finding an ECT position at a centre.
In regards to pay - a 4 year trained teacher starts at level 3 of the Award. Yes, the previous experience is accounted for:
Recognition of Previous Service
While employed as an ECT, you will be classified and paid according to a Level, based on your qualification and teaching experience. The following will count as recognition of service for early childhood/preschool teachers - which determines your Level for wage purposes:
- teaching experience in preschools, kindergartens, multi-purpose centres, early intervention services, long daycare centre and other similar services;
- teaching experience of children from four to eight years (or in the infant's department) of a school registered and/or accredited under the relevant authority in each state or territory;
- service as a lecturer in early childhood education or child development, as a child development officer or equivalent; and
- service as a diploma qualified childcare worker, at the rate of one year for every three years’ service up to a maximum of four years
For more information: ECT Award Wages
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Lorina