The recruitment and development of a qualified and engaged workforce is an issue that has become more important than ever as Catholic schools grapple with an ageing workforce heading towards retirement at the same time enrolments are growing. 

Recently I attended the Queensland Council of Deans of Education and the Department of Education Partnership Forum which includes representatives from all school sectors, universities and the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).  

The Federal Government’s review of Initial Teacher Education and teacher recruitment were topics for discussion with the Department of Education sharing some of its current recruitment strategies.  

QCT also provided an update on the Queensland Professional Experience Reporting Framework.