The Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2020, also known as VGSA 2020, is a recent agreement between the Victorian Government and the Australian Education Union (AEU) for the wages and conditions of Victorian government school employees.
The agreement covers more than 50,000 employees, including teachers, educational support staff, and school leaders. It is a three-year agreement and came into effect on 14 October 2020.
The VGSA 2020 provides a range of benefits to the employees of Victorian government schools. These include an annual pay increase of 2.5%, improved family-friendly provisions, and increased job security. It also includes an additional 3000 teachers and 1000 education support staff to support students` learning.
One of the key features of the VGSA 2020 is the inclusion of a new classification structure for teachers and support staff. The new structure will enable teachers and support staff to progress through their career more quickly, and they will receive recognition for their skills and experience. This new structure will provide more opportunities for teachers and help to retain experienced teachers for longer periods in the Victorian government school system.
Another important aspect of the VGSA 2020 is the provision of professional development opportunities for teachers. This agreement will ensure that teachers have access to high-quality professional development programs to enhance their skills and knowledge.
The VGSA 2020 also includes provisions to improve the safety and wellbeing of students. The agreement ensures that all Victorian government schools have access to the necessary resources to identify and manage students who may be at risk of harm. This is an important step in ensuring that Victorian government schools provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow.
In summary, the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2020 is an essential agreement that will provide a range of benefits to the employees of Victorian government schools. This agreement will help to improve the quality of education in Victorian government schools by providing high-quality professional development opportunities for teachers, improving the safety and wellbeing of students, and providing a new classification structure for teachers and support staff. This agreement is a significant step forward in ensuring that Victorian government schools are well-equipped to provide high-quality education to students and retain experienced teachers in their system.