Schools, Teacher Transfer

766 Mr BOYER (Wright) (27 August 2021). What will happen to temporary contract teachers in primary schools, who currently teach year 7 students who elect not to transfer to a secondary school from 2022?

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education): I have been advised of the following:

Primary teachers are generally qualified to teach all primary year levels.

The Department for Education has not asked any teacher to 'elect' to transfer to a secondary school. The recruitment process designed has enabled primary qualified teachers to demonstrate their skills and capabilities when applying for secondary positions.

Schools make local decisions about their staffing needs each year, led by the principal in consultation with their Personnel Advisory Committee. Decisions to offer further employment are based on enrolments, student need, current staffing composition, as well as individual teachers' experience, skillset and performance.