58 Hunter Catholic schools pursue restructure over $19.5m deficit

The Catholic diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is consulting on removing teacher librarians from primary schools. The changes may also affect some English as an additional language and Aboriginal education workers. A $19.5 million deficit is driving the push.

Why it mattersStaff facing job cuts need clarity on what roles are changing. Parents want to know if library services and support roles will actually shrink.

AustraliaHunter region Catholic school employees and families await formal details; the restructure may reduce specialist teaching and support positions across NSW.

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