Over the last two months, teachers have walked off the job in protest of inadequate staffing at Walgett Community College ...
NSW teachers walk off the job over staffing issues
Recent walkouts in New South Wales public schools have highlighted an ongoing teacher shortage in the state, with rural areas being hit particularly hard.
There are more students per teacher in New South Wales than in any other state or territory, and more than 1200 positions remain vacant.
There are more students per teacher in New South Wales than in any other state or territory, and more than 1200 positions remain vacant.
This story appeared in the May 2021 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.
