Western Teacher Live
Talking teaching, TAFE and public education in Western Australia.
Episodes
Join us for the final Western Teacher Live episode of 2025 as SSTUWA President Matt Jarman reflects on a year of progress, including EBA implementation for schools and TAFE, and shares what’s ahead for members in 2026.
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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
In this episode, SSTUWA President Matt Jarman reflects on the landmark report Facing the Facts – A Review into Public Education in Western Australia, two years after its official launch on 6 November 2023. Tune in for insights into what progress has been made and the challenges that remain.
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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The Stat...
This episode of Western Teacher Live features important advice for Level 3.3 classroom teachers and brings members up to date with the latest news on the implementation of the General Agreement.
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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
This episode features SSTUWA President Matt Jarman talking about a busy State Council agenda, budget announcements, the Ministerial Workload Taskforce and a range of other issues.
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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
This might be the most important federal election in decades for public education – with lasting impacts for the future of schools and TAFE.
In this episode hear SSTUWA President Matt Jarman talking about why this election is so crucial.
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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
One of the big wins secured in the General Agreement 2023 (Schools) was the creation of the new Senior Teacher 2 role. Senior Vice President Natalie Blewitt has all the details you need.
Find out how you can take advantage of that new level in having your workload reduced and your current efforts properly recognised.
Find out why you don’t need to stress about deadlines for bulk applications, ensure you know what you are entitled to ...
We have HUGE news. After well over a decade of campaigning, we’re FINALLY getting Gonski.
This is a win for every member who has supported funding campaigns over the years. Whether you came out to meet trucks and trailers carrying the full funding message, travelled to Canberra with us to talk to politicians, sent emails or postcards, joined social media campaigns or lobbied your state or federal MPs, every single one of you shares ...
We have a brand new podcast for educators starting their career in 2025 (and perhaps some who’ve been around a little longer too!). With handy tips and answers to some of the most frequent questions we get from new educators, this will help you get off to a great start to your teaching career.
Join Growth Team Coordinator Chloe Hosking as she discusses her top tips for new educators in their first five years of teaching. T...
In this episode, SSTUWA President Matt Jarman discusses the SSTUWA's state election position papers - for both schools and TAFE - which are based on extensive research, including Facing the Facts, and cover all things public education. These have been sent to the major political parties, with an invitation to respond, ahead of the 2025 election.
Find the position papers at sstuwa.org.au/facingthefacts and tune in to ...
In this episode hear from two of our Growth Team stars Chloe Hosking and Christina Chabros, sharing their experience of preparing reports at secondary and primary level.
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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
In this episode hear from SSTUWA President Matt Jarman talking about the progress of the General Agreement 2023 (Schools and TAFE).
At the time of publishing, both Agreements (Schools and TAFE) have been lodged with the WA Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC). Note: It may take some time before the Agreements are registered.
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In this episode hear from SSTUWA President Matt Jarman on Target 27 a community campaign calling for reduced class sizes.
Have a topic you'd like us to chat about? Email editor@sstuwa.org.au
Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
This episode features the Growth Team’s Nicola Sorrell and Chloe Hosking talking about all things teaching tips! This episode is the final part of a two-part series and is not to be missed.
Have a topic you'd like us to chat about? Email editor@sstuwa.org.au
Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
This episode features the Growth Team’s Nicola Sorrell and Chloe Hosking talking about all things teaching tips! This episode is the first of a two-part series and is not to be missed.
Have a topic you'd like us to chat about? Email editor@sstuwa.org.au
Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
In this episode, SSTUWA President Matt Jarman talks about moving forward with the General Agreement 2023 (Schools), Facing the Facts, school funding and more.
Have a topic you'd like us to chat about? Email editor@sstuwa.org.au
Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
In this episode, hear from SSTUWA President Matt Jarman about the Agreement in Principle (Schools) as he talks about:
- Voting process and consequences of a yes or no vote.
- Salaries, allowances, levels and selected scenarios.
- Improvements to conditions, workload reduction initiatives and funding related commitments.
You can also listen to this three-part series as individual episodes.
Have a topic you'd like us to chat abou...
In part one of this three part series, hear from SSTUWA President Matt Jarman about the Agreement in Principle (Schools) as he talks about the voting process and consequences of a yes or no vote.
Have a topic you'd like us to chat about? Email editor@sstuwa.org.au
Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
In part two of this three part series, hear from SSTUWA President Matt Jarman about the Agreement in Principle (Schools) as he talks about salaries, allowances, levels and selected scenarios.
Have a topic you'd like us to chat about? Email editor@sstuwa.org.au
Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
In the final part of this three part series, hear from SSTUWA President Matt Jarman about the Agreement in Principle (Schools) as he talks about improvements to conditions, workload reduction initiatives and funding related commitments.
Have a topic you'd like us to chat about? Email editor@sstuwa.org.au
Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
This episode features SSTUWA President Matt Jarman, talking about the proposed 23 April stop work action.
Have a topic you'd like us to chat about? Email editor@sstuwa.org.au
Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
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