Educational Services (Teachers) 2025 Pay Rates (MA000077)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Educational Services (Teachers) covers teachers employed in non-government schools and early childhood education services, including classroom teachers, head teachers, and early childhood teachers. If you teach at a private school, independent school, Catholic school, or early childhood centre, this award may apply to you. It covers approximately 80,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover government school teachers (covered by state public sector awards or agreements), non-teaching school staff (Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award, MA000076), or university lecturers (Higher Education Industry -- Academic Staff Award, MA000006). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

Classifications cover teaching positions from entry-level teacher through to experienced teacher, head teacher, and principal. Early childhood teachers have a separate schedule with specific rate provisions.

Key features of this award

Teacher rates are structured around full-day and half-day casual engagement, with specific provisions for early childhood services that operate year-round versus those that do not. Casual teachers are paid per session (full day or half day).

Classification Levels and Base Rates

All rates effective 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2024-25.

Refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000077 for current dollar amounts for each classification level. Hourly rate = weekly rate / 38. Casual rate = hourly rate x 1.25.

Penalty Rates

Penalty rate multipliers from the Fair Work Commission penalty rate schedule for MA000077. All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.

The award specifies penalty rates ranging from 100% to 200% depending on when and how you work.

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

Casual Employees

Penalty rate categories in this award

The following penalty rate descriptions apply under MA000077:

• 2-hour rate
• 4-hour rate
• Afternoon shift
• Early morning shift
• Full day rate
• Half day rate
• Night (non-rotating)
• Night shift (rotating)
• Overtime - after 3 hours
• Overtime - first 3 hours
• Saturday

Casual penalty rates include the 25% casual loading. Refer to the specific award clauses for exact percentages applicable to each classification level and employment type.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Casual worker on a Sunday

A casual employee working a 2 hours (half day)-hour minimum shift on a Sunday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000077 pay guide
• Sunday casual rate: base rate x Sunday casual penalty percentage
• Minimum payment: Sunday casual rate x 2 hours (half day) hours
• Clause reference: refer to casual penalty rates clause

Example 2: Full-time worker on a public holiday

A full-time employee working an 8-hour public holiday shift.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000077 pay guide
• Public holiday rate: base rate x public holiday percentage (up to 200%)
• Total: public holiday rate x 8 hours
• Clause reference: refer to public holiday clause

Example 3: Part-time worker with overtime

A part-time employee who works 2 hours beyond their rostered hours on a weekday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000077 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How are casual teachers paid?

Casual teachers are paid either a full-day rate or a half-day rate, depending on the length of engagement. Specific rates also apply for afternoon, morning, and night work.

2. Does this award cover early childhood teachers?

Yes, early childhood teachers employed in early childhood services are covered, with different rate structures depending on whether the service operates for at least 48 weeks per year.

3. What about Saturday school activities?

Work on Saturdays attracts penalty rates under the award provisions for overtime.

4. What is the minimum shift length under this award?

The minimum engagement for casual and part-time employees is 2 hours (half day) per shift. Even if you are sent home early, you must be paid for the minimum shift length.

5. How do I check my exact pay rate?

Use our free calculator or refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000077. You can also contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 for free advice.

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Rates current as of 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission, CC BY 4.0. This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. Always verify rates against the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) at calculate.fairwork.gov.au.