Industrial Relations

  • Negotiates with Government for Salaries and Fringe Benefits for teachers.
  • Keeps under scrutiny the operation of the Education Laws and the regulations derived from them as these relate to the conditions of service of teachers.
  • Seek to improve the conditions under which teachers work.
  • Represents concerns of teachers to the Ministry of Education.
  • Provides advice to teachers on personal and professional matters.

Economic Services

  • Investment schemes managed by the JTA and Allied Groups
  • Property and household insurance
  • Motor vehicle insurance
  • Airline booking
  • Discount from major business enterprises
  • Overseas and local tours
  • Business advice and counselling
  • Marketing services


Professional Development

  • Awards for innovation in education
  • Homework Hotline
  • Aubrey Phillips Scholarship to the student from Manchester who has the best performance in the Common Entrance Examination
  • Pre-retirement Seminars
  • Professional Relations Service
  • Teacher Resource Center
  • Awards to teachers
  • In-service education through seminars workshops and short courses
  • Part-time Professional Certificate in Education Course in Administration and Supervision
  • Wesley A. Powell Memorial Scholarship for teachers.

 
 
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