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Introduction 1.
The entitlements for the payment of salaries to academic staff are enshrined in the Teachers Award – Non Government Schools (The Award) for which the employee representative body is the Queensland Independent Education Union (QIEU). The Award endorses two systems for the calculation of part-time salaries however they are considered limited in that it does not reflect the Brisbane Girls Grammar School’s (BGGS) views on the need for a system that provides flexibility, minimises administration and recognises the contribution of part-time staff vis-à-vis their full-time contemporaries.
Aim 2. The aim of these guidelines is to detail the BGGS policy for the calculation of part-time (academic) salaries and entitlements and to provide a documented record to ensure consistency of application and a basis for future reviews BGGS Policy General 3. BGGS endorses the need for a simple and equitable system for the calculation of salary and entitlements for part-time academic staff through a process referred to as the Ratio System. The system provides a simple and transparent method of calculation that provides advantages over the QIEU endorsed Award. Philosophy 4. The Ratio System has the following considerations embedded in its philosophy: That part-time staff should under-take the same responsibilities outside a BGGS classroom as full-time staff, but on a proportional basis That part-time staff be encouraged to feel they are an integral part of the School’s organisation in all aspects including the wider life of the School. Acknowledgement that a part-time teacher’s commitment to teaching, preparation time, duties and supervisions equates to that of a full-time teacher Application and Review 5. The Ratio System is to apply with effect 1 January 2003 and will be subject to regular reviews. These reviews are to ensure BGGS staff are not disadvantaged in regards the provisions of the QIEU endorsed Award. Duties , Supervisions and Other School Commitments Duties and Supervisions 6. The following guidelines apply: The School is committed to an even-handed and consistent approach in determining the eligibility of part-time staff for duties and supervisions. Duties and supervisions will be determined based on the Ratio System. For example, where a full-time teacher is expected to take 2ppc in supervisions then a part-time teacher (Ratio of 0.5) would be expected to take 1ppc. There is no additional remuneration for duties and supervisions. Duties and supervisions would not be allocated prior to, or after a part-time teacher’s normal daily teaching timetable. For example, a part-time teacher timetabled to teach in periods 2, 4 and 5 on a day would not expect to receive a supervision in periods 1 or 6, but may receive one in period 3 or a duty at morning tea.