A teacher is smiling while helping a group of four students work on their laptop.

Teaching in Public or Private Schools: Which is Better?

Some prefer the stability of working in a public school system, while others enjoy the freedom and flexibility of teaching in a private school.

A teacher is holding up their hand to refuse a gift from a student.

What Can You Do When a Student Gives You a Gift that you Can’t Accept?

Teachers are often given gifts by their students, and it can be difficult to know what to do when you receive one. What if you don’t want or can’t accept it?

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The best gifts to give your child’s teacher

For teachers, receiving gifts from their students is problematic. There are ethical and legal risks when they accept gifts which you might not be aware of.

A young student is giving her teacher a bunch of flowers as a gift.

Your child’s teacher can’t accept their gift – What do you do?

They reach out to give it to their teacher and… the teacher turns it down. They say while the appreciate the thought, they can’t accept gifts from students.

A tutor is sitting at a desk with a teenage student. they are both looking intensely at the student's work.

The Difference Between Being a Tutor and Mentor

While both tutors and mentors are important in any child’s life, they both serve different purposes. Whether you need a tutor or a mentor depends on what point

A teacher is sitting down in her classroom and smiling broadly as a very young student hands her a gift.

Why teachers should NEVER accept gifts from students and parents.

While many students get their teachers gifts for pure reasons, this is not always the case. There are many parents who are trying to get special treatment. 

A teacher is kneeling down to give a bunch of flowers to a young student in a uniform. They are both smiling.

The Dangers of Teachers Giving Gifts to Their Students

While there is nothing wrong with this in principle, there are a few dangers that teachers need to be aware of when it comes to giving gifts to their students.

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Australian Primary vs Secondary Teachers: Who Earns More?

Are Primary and Secondary teachers paid equally? Which teacher earns more – the Primary or Secondary teacher? According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics

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5 reasons to join your teacher’s union today.

Unions have a long, proud history in Australia. They have ensured that Australian wages are amongst the highest in the world, and our teachers are no different.

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Pay for Teachers Around the World: How Australia Stacks Up

The average salary for a teacher in Australia is $69 000, and the median is around $85,000. This is on par with the USA, but less than the UK and Canada.