Victorian teachers offered $700 a day to work regional

Episode 65,   Jun 22, 2022, 12:20 AM

 One state is offering an eye-watering wage of $700 a day for this occupation in an effort to combat regional shortages.

- Teachers will be offered a hefty pay packet to work in regional Victoria during a statewide school shortage.

 - Casual relief teachers from Melbourne or other states will be offered up to $700 a day to teach in regional Victorian schools.

 - The financial incentive will be subsidised by the Victorian Department of Education in an effort to assist schools struggling to fill crucial roles.

 - The department has announced it will contribute more than $300 a day for city-based teachers who travel to country areas to support schools.

- Teachers will also receive their usual daily pay rates of around $400, so eligible teachers will be paid almost double their current wage.