World Teachers' Day: Award Winners

By Nick Birrell
Published December 2, 2009

wtd BY MELISSA ABALO

AS countries around the globe celebrated World Teachers' Day, Australia fittingly marked the event by recognising some ...

Speech and Language Learning Assistant

Veritas North West London

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Assistant Principal - Menindee Central School ($5k - $8k Relocation Support Payment)

Menindee Central School Menindee

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Head Teacher Special Education - Melonba High School

NSW Department of Education Sydney NSW

School Management / Oct 14, 2026

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World Teachers' Day: Award Winners

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