QTU members' newsflash  No. 24-20, 8 June 2020 | DOWNLOAD PDF 

To QTU Members

Experienced senior teacher process now available

The revised experienced senior teacher (EST) process has now been finalised, and from today, 8 June, eligible employees can once again apply for the classification.

In accordance with the Department of Education State School Teachers’ Certified Agreement 2019, the EST classification is available to any teacher with two or more years’ satisfactory service as a senior teacher (ST) or senior instrumental music teacher (SIMT).

The EST classification will also be available to:

• any senior instrumental music instructor (SIMI) with five or more years of satisfactory service as a SIMI
• newly appointed employees from other education authorities (e.g. interstate or other sectors) who meet all the following criteria:
  • relevant satisfactory service with a recognised employing authority as a:
    • teacher with two or more years of satisfactory service as a ST or SIMT; or
    • a SIMI with five or more years of satisfactory service as a SIMI.
  • completion of the process as required in clause 5.3.3 of the Teachers Certified Agreement
  • the application and performance are verified in writing by the school principal or relevant recognised employing authority in the other jurisdiction
  • the application and performance information is verified by a principal (or nominee) of the department, to confirm the teacher meets the requirements of the EST level.
     

How to apply?

Eligible employees can apply for EST classification from the date they become eligible, or within the school term in which they will become eligible (as per eligibility criteria above). EST applications can now be submitted throughout the year, rather than during a specific period.

To apply, eligible employees will need to complete the application form and attach a copy of their most recent Annual Performance Review. The application process and relevant forms are outlined on the updated EST OnePortal page.

Arrangements for 2020 only:

Employees who became eligible prior to the launch of the EST process for 2020 and who apply in the 2020 calendar year will have their EST classification backdated (dependent on a successful outcome) to the date of eligibility (but not before 1 July 2019).

To find out more, including how to apply and to access the corresponding guidelines, please access the updated EST OnePortal Page.

 Authorised by Kate Ruttiman, General Secretary, Queensland Teachers' Union
21 Graham Street, Milton, QLD, Australia, 4064