Thousands of Victorian public school teachers have walked off the job for the second time this year as their pay dispute with the state government continues.

The Australian Education Union says teachers are demanding better pay, lower workloads, and improved funding for public schools.

The union rejected the government’s latest pay offer, arguing it does not adequately address long-standing concerns over working conditions.

Hundreds of government schools across Victoria are expected to face disruptions, with many classes cancelled or operating on reduced timetables.

Teachers say they work an average of 12 hours of unpaid overtime each week and insist meaningful reforms are urgently needed.

The Victorian Government says it remains committed to reaching a fair agreement, while negotiations are expected to continue in the coming weeks.