RATIONING OF WORK

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22256, 8 May 1934, Page 9

RATIONING OF WORK

BENEFITS TO TEACHERS. POSITION' EXPECTED TO IMPROVE. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, May 7.' In an address to the conference of the Educational Institute the Director of Education (Mr W. T. Lambourne) referred to the scheme for the rationing of work among teachers.' “With the financial assistance of the Unemployment Board,” he said, “ it was found that all unemployed teachers could be put into positions for the whole year at a salary of £6O a year, plus lodging allowance at £24 a year where necessary. The boards are carrying out the scheme well, and so far as the department knows, the boards, head teachers, and the great majority of rationed teachers prefer the scheme to that which was in operation in 1933. The appointment of two or three or more additional assistants to* schools lias enabled the head teachers to break up large classes to the advantage of the pupils. Continuous employment has meant a great deal to the rationed teacher, who now feels that he or she is a recognised member of the staff of the school. The opportunity of gaining experience and further professional training is greatly appreciated. Owing to the training colleges being closed this vear the supply of teachers will not be augmented in February nest, and the number not in permanent employment at the beginning of 1933 should be considerably Ices than in February last.”