2. The transition to the new teachers and principals award connects with several areas of reform, and;
There are a number of key actions/moments along the way.
Some of these differ between teachers and principals

3. Here you can see an overview of what these things are, and when they will occur.
We're going to give you an walkthrough of each element.

4. Performance Development Framework
From 2015, the Performance and Development Framework for Principals, Executives and Teachers replaces previous processes.
Training and implementation will occur during semester 1, 2015
The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers form the basis for guiding development and assessing performance under the Framework.
Participation in a 2015 Performance and Development plan is important in moving to standards based pay for teachers and in accreditation for teachers who are not yet required to be accredited.

5. Teacher Accreditation Authority (TAA)
Principals will be the TAA for accreditation at proficient from Term 3, 2015.
Training and implementation for this will occur during semester 2, 2015.

6. Teacher Accreditation
Amendments to the Teacher Accreditation Act 2004 require all NSW school teachers, including principals and executive teachers, to be accredited by 2018.
Consultation is under way to finalise the process for accrediting those teachers not yet required to be accredited.
The one off, simplified process, will be based on participation in the performance development process in 2016 and 2017.

7. Working With Children Check (WWCC)
From 2018 all school staff will be required to hold a current check.
All school staff will need to pay the $80 fee for a five year clearance, which is tax deductible.
The Check is fully portable which means it can be used for any paid or unpaid child-related work in NSW for as long as the worker remains cleared.
Secondary – 2016
Primary-2017

8. Resource Allocation Model
The first elements of the RAM were introduced for the 2014 school year, with additional loadings being introduced for the 2015 school year.
Additional elements of the RAM will be rolled out in 2016.
The RAM will continue to evolve over the next few years.
The RAM will reflect changes in school funding over time.

9. New Principal Classification Structure
From 2016, the classification and salary of our school principals will be based on school complexity, as measured through the RAM.
The 2016 classification structure will be based on 2015 data.
All principals will be advised of their new salary during second semester 2015, with an opt-in period commencing in September.

10. Principal Classification Structure
The new structure consists of two levels of Teaching Principals (TP1 and 2).
All other Principals receive a base salary and a complexity loading creating five classifications and salary levels, P1 – P5
Secondary Principals will receive a salary outcome of P2 or above.
The TP2 / P1 classifications are differentiated on the basis of complexity.
Executive Principals and some other officers sit outside this framework.

11. Standards Based Pay for Teachers
Standards based pay will commence from the beginning of 2016.
The movement of teachers to the new system will happen over a number of years, according to the transition provisions.

12. Standards Based Pay for Teachers
The new structure consists of 3 bands:
Band 1, Graduate, is for provisionally or conditionally accredited teachers;
Band 2, is for teachers accredited at proficient;
Band 3, Highly Accomplished, is for teacher accredited at a higher level
The structure includes provision for minimum time to be spent at Bands 1 and 2, and incremental steps at band 2.

13. Transition to the new salary scale
This table shows the transition from the current salary scale to the new one.
All existing permanent and temporary teachers will continue to move along the current salary scale until they reach a transition point. 
Teachers who are currently on Steps 5 to 8, will continue up the scale until they reach Step 9. At this point they will transition to Band 2 of the new salary scale.
Teachers who are on Step 10 will continue to step 11. At this point they will transition to Band 2.1 of the new salary scale.
Teachers who are currently on Steps 11, 12, or 13 will transition across to Bands 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 of the new salary scale respectively, at the beginning of 2016.
From 2016, any new teachers will commence on the new salary scale.
Permanent, temporary and casual teaching experience at graduate and proficient will be recognised in progression in Bands 1 and 2.

15. Monthly updates to Directors and Principals will cover implementation progress and new frequently asked questions and answers.
Additional information and support materials with more details will be provided for key implementation dates
Director and Principal Briefings
Key contact for Principals will be Network Director

16. Resources
We’re providing all principals and teachers with a communication pack which includes:
Simple Journey Map/Poster
Fact Sheets
PowerPoint presentation for Director / Principal use
The fact sheets will answer many questions. And there is an Awards Initiatives landing page on the DEC website which brings together more information for all of the reforms and links out to further resources.
Questions can also be sent to: