Western Teacher Live

State School Teachers' Union of WA

Talking teaching, TAFE and public education in Western Australia.

  1. 15/12/2025

    Looking back, moving forward: A year in review with the SSTUWA

    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. 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.

    26 min

  2. 06/11/2025

    Facing the Facts: Two years on

    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. 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.

    27 min

  3. 11/09/2025

    Level 3.3 classroom teachers

    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. 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.

    18 min

  4. 26/06/2025

    So many issues, so little time

    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. 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.

    31 min

  5. 17/04/2025

    Is this the most important election we’ve faced for public education?

    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. 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.

    16 min

  6. 20/02/2025

    Senior teacher reclassification

    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 (including back pay) and how to get it. If you are a principal, get some tips on how to handle more complex applications and find out where to get support (clue: it’s via the SSTUWA). 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.

    24 min

  7. 05/02/2025

    We're finally getting Gonski

    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 the credit for a crucial development in revitalising public education in Australia. In this episode hear SSTUWA President Matt Jarman talking about this recent state and federal government funding announcement. Under the new deal, WA public schools will finally be funded to the full 100 per cent of the Schooling Resource Standard recommended in the Gonski education funding review in 2011. 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.

    27 min

  8. 14/01/2025

    New educator tips and tricks

    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. This episode 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.

    29 min
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Talking teaching, TAFE and public education in Western Australia.

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  • Creator
    State School Teachers' Union of WA
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Western Teacher Live
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