Program overview
The Starting Successfully Program empowers early career teachers with tailored professional learning and support to kickstart their career. Investing in teaching expertise is a key pillar of the
Equity and Excellence strategy.
The flagship program is aligned with professional standards and designed to support the transition from graduate to proficient career stage, assisting early career teachers to generate evidence of practice for full registration.
Over their first 12 months, early career teachers will have in-school induction, support and mentoring, the opportunity to collaborate with a cohort of peer and experienced educators and participate in a range of virtual masterclasses.
The program is designed to accommodate and support flexibility in mode, location, school context and availability to enable early career teachers in every Queensland state school to take part in the flagship program.
Audience and eligibility
All Queensland state school early career teachers, including new graduates starting in Queensland state schools and preservice teachers with permission to teach (PTT).
Early career teacher mentors and school leaders can also access program resources and supports.
Objectives
This 12-month program aims to:
- provide a warm welcome, orientation and comprehensive induction for early career teachers to their school, region and the Queensland Department of Education
- empower teachers to deliver effective curriculum, teaching and learning through professional learning tailored to their early career stage, accessible via an online portal
- support teachers to thrive in their career and establish professional networks.
Structure
Over their first 12 months, early career teachers will have access to:
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a variety of events including information sessions—with an overview of the program and helpful resources
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onboarding, orientation and induction—a welcome to your school, region and the Department of Education
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mentoring—by an experienced teacher to provide collegial support, guidance and feedback opportunities
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professional collaboration opportunities—connect and reconnect with colleagues through online or in-person sessions, building your support network
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professional development masterclasses—online workshops with practical support for your professional growth
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a dedicated Starting Successfully online portal—access to resources and practical support for your professional growth.
Impact
98% of participants identified that they learned one or more new things relevant to their practice, or their practice will be different as a result of their participation.
'This program was very informative and enabled me to think about new and modified adjustments I could be making for certain students in my class. It was a great refresher and learning experience!' – Early Career Teacher Program participant.
More information
For more information, email
Teaching.Expertise@qed.qld.gov.au.
Departmental staff can see detailed program information and apply via the Education Futures Institute (EFI) Catalogue.