Working towards ECT pay rate

[qlxnql0322]

Dear, Lorina
I am currently working as room assistant in childcare centre and about to begin Master of Teaching (ECT) at university. And I just wonder how my pay is supposed to be? my current wage is just standard pay $26.66, according to Fairwork wage.

[Lorina]

Hi,

Are you Diploma Qualified, if so as per your level you will be on Level 3.4 and as per your wage prior to July 01 it would be $26.66/ but from 01 July, there has been a 4.6% increase so your wage should currently be $27.89/per hour.

As per your master of teaching, you will not receive a pay increase unless you're the ECT of the service. Then it may be possible to receive an increase.

,
Lorina

[TonyHH]

What if my employer have applied for an ECT waiver, and I am studying to become and ECT, Shouldn't my employer pay me the rate of level 1 ECT?

[Lorina]

What if my employer have applied for an ECT waiver, and I am studying to become and ECT, Shouldn't my employer pay me the rate of level 1 ECT?

Yes, if your service has applied for a waiver and you and the ECT of the service then you should be paid as a Level 1 of the Educational Services Teachers Award.

,
Lorina

[ftilmansoare]

Hi Lorena

I have been working with a centre for almost two years with a diploma qualified. I just become room leader six months ago. Am I in level 4.1? I got my diploma in 2019.

[Lorina]

Hi Lorena

I have been working with a centre for almost two years with a diploma qualified. I just become room leader six months ago. Am I in level 4.1? I got my diploma in 2019.

Hi,

Yes, you would be on Level 4.1.

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Lorina