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University of South Australia

University of South Australia. Wednesday, 16 February 2011. Sector Profile Size of Independent Sector. 96 Independent schools in South Australia Approximately 44,000 students Over 17% of all school students Higher percentages at secondary and senior secondary Number of students increasing.

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University of South Australia

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  1. University of South Australia Wednesday, 16 February 2011

  2. Sector ProfileSize of Independent Sector • 96 Independent schools in South Australia • Approximately 44,000 students • Over 17% of all school students • Higher percentages at secondary and senior secondary • Number of students increasing

  3. Sector ProfileCharacteristics of Schools • Schools are not-for–profit organisations • Have a strong ethos that varies between schools • Controlled by the School Board and Principal • Most have significant parental involvement

  4. Sector Profile Religious Affiliation/Educational Philosophy

  5. Sector Profile School Size

  6. Sector Profile School Year Ranges

  7. Sector Profile

  8. Relationships • Considerable collegiality within the Independent sector • Considerable co-operation with other school sectors

  9. Education • Curriculum can vary between schools • Very high Year 12 retention • School ethos has significant impact • Considerable participation in VET etc

  10. Employment Conditions • Salary rates vary between schools • Salaries similar to salaries in Catholic schools and DECS • Vast majority of staff have permanent employment • Industrial restrictions on employing non-permanent staff • Appointments are to an individual school with selections by the school

  11. Obtaining Employment • Independent schools do employ a significant proportion of new graduates • Register for TRT work through AISSA • Check The Advertiser • AISSA website – see employment opportunities

  12. AISSA Website: www.ais.sa.edu.au‘Employment Opportunities’

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