I think all teachers, including relievers, should get equal pay based on their experience.

What does the issue of pay mean for you as a teacher, and the tamariki you teach?

I think all teachers, including relievers, should get equal pay based on their experience. Relievers and permanent teachers should be paid based on their level [of experience], not drop down to relievers’ pay when they relieve at a different kindergarten or do extra hours at their own kindergarten.

What will it take to fix pay for kindergarten teachers?

Provide pay based on teacher’s levels not a relievers rate.

When we fix pay for kindergarten teachers, what impact will that change have on you as a teacher, and the tamariki you teach?

We will have more relievers available because they will be able to afford to live off the reliever’s wage.