UNDERSTAND WHERE YOU ARE GOING (5) PERSONNEL MATTERS

THOUGHTS FOR PRESERVICE AND BEGINNING TEACHERS (50)

Things you need to consider before accepting remote area appointments.

Is there any pre-existing formal agreement that has been drawn up to cover the living and working expectations held by the community for staff. Does this include expectations held by teachers and other appointees for the way in which they will be regarded and treated within the community.

Are there expectations held for or demands placed on teaching staff after hours and at weekends.

Is it possible for staff to access town’s or regional centres during weekends by road or air. If by air, what are the costs associated with RPT (regular passenger transport) routes or airplane charter