Empowering Educators: Strategic Approaches to Enhancing Teacher Wellbeing and Retention
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Wellbeing for Future Focused Schools
| Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
| 1:35 PM - 2:15 PM |
| P4 |
Overview
The challenges facing the teacher workforce are intensifying, with factors such as workload, recognition, and classroom conditions impacting teacher wellbeing and, consequently, retention within the profession. To address these issues, St Joseph’s College Toowoomba has implemented strategic Staff Development and Engagement Plans over the past two years. Our plans are developed through a consultative community approach and focus on our staff’s professional wellbeing, guided by our three pillars: “You Belong Here, You Are Valued Here, You Can Succeed Here”. Our presentation aims to share our Development and Engagement Plans, our learnings, and our experiences with overcoming challenges to assist other schools in proactively addressing the issues facing the profession and supporting teacher wellbeing.
Speaker
Maree Comerford
Program Leader Staff Development
St Joseph's College Toowoomba
Empowering Educators: Strategic Approaches to Enhancing Teacher Wellbeing and Retention
Brendon Willocks
Deputy Principal
St Joseph's College Toowoomba
Empowering Educators: Strategic Approaches to Enhancing Teacher Wellbeing and Retention
