鈥淭eachers have one of the most important jobs in the world, forming creative, flexible minds to tackle the biggest challenges,鈥 黑料老司机 Chief Executive Catriona Jackson said.
鈥淒uring meetings of last year鈥檚 working group on the national teacher workforce action plan, we heard again and again how important it is to recognise and celebrate teachers.
鈥淚t鈥檚 time to stop bagging teachers.
鈥淎nything we can do to reinforce and celebrate their value is vital, while encouraging more people to become teachers. We need more teachers in every pocket of the country.
鈥淚t鈥檚 terrific to see federal and state and territory governments come together to shine a light on this important profession and to encourage more Australians to consider teaching as a career.
鈥淎ustralia鈥檚 universities can help give our teachers the best start and equip them with the skills they need to fulfil rewarding careers, but this is only one part of the story.
鈥淲orking closely with governments and unions, we鈥檒l continue to address barriers to attracting and retaining teachers. Raising the status of the teaching profession is a vital part of the solution.
鈥淟ooking after our hardworking teachers and ensuring the best and brightest are educating our kids is a national effort and it鈥檚 in our national interest.鈥
