An innocent “tap” to the arm of a student from a teacher demonstrating proper behaviour to a class has eventually led to the member defending criminal charges of assault.

As well as supporting school leaders individually, the Queensland Teachers’ Union backs them collectively, as a critical stakeholder around department initiatives.

What has the QTU done for principals and other school leaders? Here's just a selection of the wins that the Union has secured with and on behalf of its members.

Contents: Vulnerable employees | Social distancing measures | Curriculum, assessment and reporting | Boarding schools | COVID-19 in schools | Travel over the school holidays | Public sector wage freeze | National reconciliation week

Government demands pay freeze for teachers and all public sector workers | Union position

Term 2 - staggered return to at-school attendance

In this issue : Making the best of a difficult situation | Change to term 2 operating guideines for Queensland state schools | Assessment and reporting | Remote communities and biosecurity | Term 2 - the second half | Arrangements for temporary and supply teachers | Teacher housing | Avoiding the pitfalls of learning at home | International Workers Memorial Day | Labour Day 2020 | 2020 teacher transfer process