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Indicators of Professional Knowledge

Teachers:

• know their content and how to teach that content to their studentsunderstand  curriculum documents, policies and programs associated with the content they teach
• know their students and how their students learn
• program  to meet a range of  individual needs and abilities
• build knowledge through professional learning and development.

Indicators of Professional Practice

Teachers:

• plan, assess and report for quality learning
• create and maintain an inclusive, supportive and challenging learning environment through the use of effective classroom management skills
• use a range of strategies, technologies, activities and resources to engage students in their learning
• provide a learning environment that encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning
• engage in reflective practice to enhance teaching and learning.

Indicators of Professional Relationships

Teachers:

• communicate effectively with students
• work cooperatively with colleagues to support teaching and learning
• develop respectful relationships with students from diverse backgrounds
• plan and implement meaningful learning that builds on the knowledge and skills developed through the family and the community
• work productively with parents, carers and the wider community to support students.

Indicators of Professional Attributes

Teachers:

• demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
• are passionate and committed to teaching and learning
• are resilient and have capacity to respond positively to change
• display ethical behaviour and responsibility
• are actively engaged in their profession, their school and the wider community.

The panel will contact referees after your interview. In choosing your referees you need to consider how well they know your teaching and can speak to your capabilities. Applicants should select referees who have supervised their teaching. It is helpful to give your referees a copy of your application.

The panel will consider your application, supporting documents, responses in interview and referee statements to award you a rating.

Register Online

Register your details and an application package will be sent to you.

Timeline

Monday 28 April - Online registration opens
Saturday 3 May - Advertisements appear in national press.
Friday 20 June - Applications close
Wednesday 23 July - Interviews commence
Friday 19 September - Interviews conclude