A pilot to put high-performing teachers on the same pay as a deputy principal will be expanded to attract more educators to NSW public schools.
The salaries of 200 teachers in more than 50 schools will jump to $152,000 (US$104,530) under the program to recognise excellence in classroom teaching and have more experienced teachers supporting junior colleagues.
That pilot will expand to 800 positions this year under a $100 million election promise announced by Education Minister Sarah Mitchell on Tuesday.
“It’s about making sure we’ve got a great pathway for teachers to keep people in the classroom but also acknowledge their professional expertise,” Ms Mitchell told reporters….