Survey Reveals 7 in 10 Public School Teachers See No Long-Term Future

New data shows that 70 percent of public school teachers in Australia do not see a long-term future in the profession, with teachers continuing to be dissatisfied with pay and working conditions. Mid-career educators were the most likely to consider leaving. The survey by the Australian Education Union (AEU), which gathered responses from 8,000 teachers, principals, and support staff, highlighted several key concerns. Excessive workloads are a primary concern for educators, who are averaging 12.4 hours of unpaid overtime per week. Others noted concern with increasing student behaviour issues, including violence. Over 80 percent of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with their salaries, arguing that their pay does not reflect the complexity of their work or keep pace with comparable professions....