The Allan Labor Government's teacher shortage crisis continues to worsen as new data reveals the number of teachers renewing their registration has fallen significantly over recent years.
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) data obtained by the Victorian Liberals and Nationals underFreedom of Information confirms 2,563 teachers renewed their registration for their second financial year, 33 per cent fewer than the 3,848 third year registration renewals and more than 44 per cent fewer than the 4,652 fifth year registration renewals.
This dramatic fall in registration renewals comes despite total teaching registration numbers increasing year on year since 2015 according to VIT data.
Furthermore, the most recent Teacher Supply and Demand Report confirmed a 48 per cent increase in the rate of both primary and secondary school teachers leaving the profession between 2021 and 2022.
These figures follow revelations the Allan Labor Government is spending more than $1 million a day on casual relief teachers as more than 1,300 teacher positions remain vacant across the state.
Shadow Minister for Early Childhood and Education, Jess Wilson, said: "This data confirms a growing number of teachers are exiting the profession under the Allan Labor Government.
"To ensure every student can access the high-quality education they deserve, teacher attrition and burnout, particularly among graduates and those new to the profession, must be urgently addressed.
"Labor cannot manage money, cannot manage our teacher workforce and Victorian students are paying the price."
