Experienced, Reader's Comment, Rookie teachers call it quits, Donna Pa

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Posted by Experienced, Reader's Comment, Rookie teachers call it quits, Donna Page, 25 June 2011, The ( Newcastle ) Herald: http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/news/general/rookie-teachers-call-it-quits/2206259.aspx Historical link preserved from the original page.

New South Wales: It is so sad to see good teachers medically retired due to burn-out and depression.

Don't think that teachers leave JUST because of violent student behaviour, harassment from parents & poor working conditions.

As a teacher for 41 years at ALL levels, I saw cases where the interview system favoured ambitious young staff, often with dubious CVs, and women, over more experienced teachers for promotion.

Also a lack of support from the DET on school discipline etc.

Teachers, not students, are often blamed for poor HSC, SC, & NAPLAN results.

It is so sad to see good teachers medically retired due to burn-out & depression.

More needs doing by the DET to retain & support our good teachers.