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ALL ABOUT TEACH FOR AUSTRALIA Teach For Australia 2014 Page 2 ­- 3 Australia’s #1 graduate development program

The possibilities are exciting when you’re helping to improve the educational outcomes for disadvantaged children and acquiring the skills to become a leader. You’ll be making an invaluable contribution to society and fulfilling your own ambition to succeed. THE AVERAGE ACHIEVEMENT GAP BETWEEN OUR MOST DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AND THEIR MOST PRIVILEGED PEERS BY AGE 15 Teach. For others. For your career. For Australia. Teach For Australia 20142013 Page 4 - 5 Australia’s #1 graduate development program

ABOUT TEACH FOR AUSTRALIA Teach in a Teach For Australia is an ambitious social movement. We have a vision of an Australia where every child has the best HOW THE GRADUATE chance at life through receiving an excellent education. Our mission is to confront educational disadvantage by PROGRAM WORKS transforming outstanding individuals into exceptional disadvantaged teachers and inspirational leaders. They will change the Your two-year journey begins with an in- lives of their students, make a positive impact on their communities and then go on to lead systemic change residence, intensive program with one of our from positions of influence across all walks of life. partner universities. secondary From here it’s straight into the classroom, where you can make your impact immediately. Participating schools are located across several school for NATALIE GARCIA DE HEER (2010) states and territories, in metropolitan, rural and Studied: Bachelor of Arts / Law, remote settings. You will be matched to a school University of Western Australia based on your geographical preferences as well as the demand for your particular skill set. two years, Taught: Humanities, International Politics and Legal Studies, Western Metropolitan Over the two-year program you will undertake Now: Associate, Boston Consulting Group on-going training and professional development. A leap of faith... An extensive support network will be there to and change I am eternally grateful that I took the plunge and participated in the Teach For Australia program. I acquired an entirely guide you, bolstering you with skills and capacity new skill set and an insider’s perspective on education in to support you along your journey. Australia, at the same time as having a fantastic adventure. Teach For Australia has developed my professional skills, At the end of the two years you will have lives while but more importantly, it has impacted me personally. developed a unique and highly marketable set of skills, as well as emerging with a fully recognised teaching qualification. As an alumnus you will join a global movement of developing leaders working for greater educational opportunity and social equity. You’ll then have opportunities to use the skills and leadership practices gained over yourself as the program to further your career, whether it’s in teaching, social entrepreneurship, government or the business world. Your possiblities are only matched by your a leader. potential and drive. Teach For Australia 20142013

YOUR KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED

WHAT IS EDUCATIONAL SO HOW IS TEACH FOR AUSTRALIA WHAT IS THE LEADERSHIP WHO TYPICALLY APPLIES TO JOIN WHAT SKILLS WILL I DEVELOP? HOW DOES TFA SET ME UP FOR THE DISADVANTAGE? ADDRESSING THIS PROBLEM? DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM? TEACH FOR AUSTRALIA? NEXT PHASE OF MY CAREER?

It’s a sad reality that whilst Australia has a Teach For Australia is mobilising a Our two-year program is recognised as Teach For Australia attracts both Leading, engaging, motivating and As an Associate, you will be given high performing education system overall, movement of young, committed and the best graduate training program in graduates and young professionals inspiring 30 young people would be a opportunities for professional it is also one of the least equitable in the talented future leaders who are passionate Australia and based around a leadership who represent a variety of disciplines test for any business, community or even development, to network with your peers developed world. about addressing this problem. development framework, designed and career aspirations. Teach For military leader, yet teachers do it every and to access influential supporters. by Teach For Australia to support There are three core elements to how we Australia’s current community of day. Mastering these competencies Whether you decide to continue teaching, In other words, if a child is born in the wrong participants in mastering the skills postcode, lives in a low-income household, or has do this: Associates and Alumni consists of provides a skill and mindset which creates progress through the broader education needed to become an effective leader. aeronautical engineers, zoologists, a pathway into positions of influence sector, or follow a pathway in business, parents who didn’t finish high school, he or she is 1. We recruit Australia’s most outstanding The program begins with an in-residence lawyers, mathematicians and everything across society. social entrepreneurship, government or less likely to have access to a quality education and passionate graduates from all disciplines intensive, at a recognised tertiary institution, in between. elsewhere, Teach For Australia will help and is also less likely to do well at school. to commit to teaching in an educationally The success stories of our growing network in partnership with Teach for Australia. you build the skills you need. Their opportunities in life, including jobs, disadvantaged school for two years. No matter where they come from or what their of alumni are showing this to be true. future pathway, each participant is driven by a The options for what you can achieve are very income, further education, as well as a strong This unique and highly customised program During your two years in the program you will 2. They are supported through our award- sense of social justice and a common, shared exciting. Alumni of Teach For Australia and sense of self worth are diminished because of has been carefully designed to incorporate develop many highly-valued skills in areas such winning Leadership Development Program to ambition - that education should unlock the affiliated programs overseas, like Teach For this educational disadvantage. the leadership practices of successful as problem-solving, people management, become exceptional teachers and leaders. potential of every child and help them to America and in the UK, have gone leaders in challenging contexts. There are six strategic planning and leadership. These will Educational disadvantage is now an urgent realise their own ambitions. on to influential positions in education and 3. We’re growing a movement of leaders that different core competencies that you’ll learn be invaluable whether you stay in education or social problem that is having a detrimental other areas of government, set-up charities, progress to successful careers and positions by the time you’ve completed the program. pursue a career in another field. effect on children and their families, our of leadership in education and beyond. In their These are: write books, develop successful businesses communities and our economy. own way, they will continue to influence change and have outstanding careers in law, commerce 1. Setting high aspirations in this area, so that our shared and ambitious and other pursuits. vision comes ever closer to reality. 2. Engaging others 3. Preparing purposefully 4. Implementing effectively 5. Reflecting and improving 6. Remaining resourceful and resilient Teach For Australia 2014 Page 8 ­- 9 Australia’s #1 graduate development program

THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

COMPLETING THE LEADERSHIP EARNING YOUR BEFORE YOU START INITIAL INTENSIVE INTO THE CLASSROOM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM QUALIFICATION ALUMNI MOVEMENT If you have been accepted to join Whatever path you choose after the Australia’s most ambitious leadership Your two-year journey begins with an After the first intensive you’ll join your After two intense, challenging and When your two-year commitment program, you’ll become part of a program, you’ll be invited to attend a intensive in-residence program, at a secondary school and begin teaching. unbelievably rewarding years, you’ll comes to an end you’ll have earned a lifelong movement of leaders working series of in-person and virtual events recognised university in partnership with You’ll teach at an 80% load to allow have completed your Leadership fully recognised teaching qualification. towards making our shared vision for aimed at providing you with the Teach For Australia. time for on-going study, and begin Development Program, gaining a set Australian children a reality. knowledge, resources, mindset, and regular contact with your support of unique and highly transferable skills Providing you with a practical and Teach For Australia will continue to personal connections to prepare you team, which includes your in-school along the way that few other graduates theoretical foundation, the Initial partner with you along your career for becoming an inspirational leader. mentor, and external support from the can boast of. Intensive is made up of lectures, inspiring journey, and help you with making that entire Teach For Australia community Shortly before starting your Initial and thought provoking dialogues, For many of you, this will mark the next important next step in your career. including external mentors, Teach for Intensive, you will be given access to practical workshops, a summer step in your teaching career, as you strive Australia staff and fellow graduates and Our alumni movement is designed our online portal, where you’ll be able school program, group and individual toward making more impact on your Alumni. They will constantly guide you to help you to achieve positions of to connect with your fellow cohort assessments, social and team-building students and continuing to master the throughout the program. influence across a range of sectors whilst learning more about educational activities and will provide you with both art and science of teaching. and in a wide range of contexts, as disadvantage and why we need leaders the theoretical and practical skills you’ll For others, it’s the opportunity to launch well as help orient you toward being in all sectors as part of the solution. need to be successful. into an exciting new phase of your career, an active member of the broader You’ll also have the opportunity to visit taking with you the invaluable skills and Teach For Australia community. your placement school, where you’ll amazing experiences you have collected have the chance to experience active over the last two years, and moving into classrooms, and meet the principal, as your next challenge. well as your assigned in-school mentor.

YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK Throughout the program you’ll be guided IN-SCHOOL SUPPORT EXTERNAL ADVICE THE TEACH FOR AUSTRALIA COMMUNITY by a support network of experienced To help you integrate into the life of the school and the local You will be supported in your professional and leadership Your fellow Associates will become one of your biggest teachers, teaching professionals and community, you’ll partner with a highly experienced mentor development through rigorous and on-going coaching in assets over the program. As time goes on you’ll plan teacher. They will provide you with day-to-day support, leadership coaches with whom you’ll line with the Teach For Australia leadership development together, exchange ideas, have a few robust discussions and observation and feedback, assist you with planning, and framework. You’ll be guided to set and achieve ambitious of course do plenty of socialising. When you’ve had a tough develop close working relationships. assess your classroom delivery. student goals and outcomes. day in the classroom (and there will be a few of those) they will be an invaluable source of support. You’ll also meet a number of Alumnus along your journey, whose insights and experience will only add to your own. TeachTeach For Australia For Australia 20142013 Page 10 ­- 11 Australia’s #1 graduate development program

TEACHING AND ABOUT THE EDUCATION

ALUMNI FURTHER MOVEMENT STUDY By the time you have completed the Teach For Australia Leadership Development GOVERNMENT Program, you will have developed a skillset AND POLICY and a leadership mindset that is unique and in high demand. As an Alumnus, you’ll be given opportunities for professional development, to network with your SOCIAL peers and to engage with influential people. VENTURES Ultimately, Teach For Australia is about growing a movement of leaders both inside and outside PRIVATE of the classroom who are passionate about SECTOR educational disadvantage, and who share an ambition to continue making an impact on children, our communities and our country. However you feel you can make the biggest impact is up to you. Many of you will continue to work in schools, striving to become master teachers and serving some of our most reliant communities. Others will work towards positions of school leadership outside of the classroom or in education policy, while others will choose to pursue a career in the private sector, social entrepreunership, or even political leadership. You’ll be surprised how frequently and powerfully these fields intersect with the problem we’re trying to address, and the level of influence you will be able to have as a future leader in these fields. ONE PROGRAM, MANY PATHWAYS. ALUMNI MOVEMENTS SO FAR... Teach For Australia 2014 Page 12 - 13 Australia’s #1 graduate development program

As a Teach For Australia Alumnus, the people, ideas and information “I SEE MYSELF you will continue to be exposed that will help you progress your own to experiences and opportunities career goals. CONTINUING AS that will help you shape your career Here are some of the initiatives and direction towards our shared goal. opportunities Teach For Australia Whatever path you choose, our provides to support your continued AN ADVOCATE FOR alumni movement will help inspire growth and leadership success: THE IMPORTANCE your choices by putting you close to OF MATHS AND

SCIENCE EDUCATION MAKING POWERFUL CONNECTIONS INSPIRING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Teach For Australia provides many experiences and Through a series of meet-ups and continued IN AUSTRALIA.” opportunities that will enable you to engage with your project support, we’ll help you to progress your alumni community. These include conferences and entrepreneurial solutions and collaborate on projects events, as well as informal gatherings and dialogues. that tackle the root causes of educational inequity It’s all about staying connected, sharing and generating and improve the life chances of disadvantaged ideas, collaborating on exciting projects and learning Australian children. from the experiences of others.

JUSTIN WOOLLEY (2010) FURTHERING YOUR LEADERSHIP CHAMPIONING TEACH FOR AUSTRALIA

Studied: Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering at RMIT University A core focus of the alumni movement is to ensure that As you move beyond the program there’s a great Taught: Science, ICT, VCE Physics and VCE Systems Engineering you continue with your leadership journey and to help opportunity to directly support the growth of Teach in northern-metropolitan Melbourne you meet your own ambitious career goals, whether For Australia as we seek to increase our impact. You’ll Now: Engineer at the Department of Defence they lie inside the classroom or beyond. have opportunities to do this in a number of ways. These include getting involved in recruitment projects, It’s all about developing skills… There are countless ways that you can continue to participating in media and public relations opportunities, Teach For Australia has given me a range of skills that I’ve found myself make an impact on improving social equity. using even now that I’m outside the classroom. Some of these revolve doing some advocacy work. You’ll also have the chance around the more obvious aspects of teaching such as confidence in to train and mentor incoming Associates. delivering information and correctly structuring presentations. Others have been more about management, particularly leadership skills and conflict management and resolution. Teaching helps develop people management skills to a very high level, where else do you have a team of twenty people with such varying amounts of motivation to the task you’re trying to give them? Teach For Australia KIMBERLEY LOUWRENS (2012) Studied: Bachelor of Science and Master of Science, Teaching: Science and Biology, Katherine region Northern Territory MY STORY Making a difference... One of my students – a highly disengaged year 10 boy who wanted to drop out – told me that I inspired him to stay in school and finish year 12. I’m teaching him again next year, and I can’t wait. When I asked (delightedly) why he’d changed his mind, he said “You didn’t ignore me, and now I know I can do it.”

STANLEY WANG (2012) SRINIVAS MANCHIKANTI “Be prepared to fall in (2011) love with everything Studied: Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics and Japanese) / Bachelor of Commerce Studied: Bachelor of Commerce, Teach For Australia has (Economics), University of Melbourne University of Melbourne to offer, and be open to all Teaching: LOTE (Chinese) and Taught: Senior Accounting, Business the opportunities being humanities in metropolitan Melbourne Management, Grampians region Victoria a Teach For Australia Now: Australian Youth Ambassador for Associate will bring you.” Development in the Solomon Islands Problem solving? No problem! Whilst there are so many skills that the program allows you to build upon, communication and problem solving are the two key skills I’ve honed most as an Associate. Having to interact with a range of stakeholders, from students to parents, meant that I needed to be adaptive in my communication and provide clear messages that all parties were able to understand. I quickly developed problem solving skills due to the dynamic nature of the classroom, and got used to thinking on my feet JENNIFER AMES (2011) to react to unexpected situations. Studied: Bachelor of Arts, Diploma of Modern Languages (French), Honours in History, University of Melbourne Teaching: English and Year 9 coordinator MATTHEW in metropolitan Melbourne We’re in it together MCGOVERN In my opinion the strongest element of (2012) the program is that you are never alone. The close friendships I made with the Studied: PhD in physics, other associates during our initial University of Otago, NZ intensive meant that from my very first day in the classroom TANYA GREEVES (2012) Previously worked as: Research I was able to reach out for Studied: Bachelor of Arts and Laws at Monash University Scientist - Cold Atoms, University support whenever I needed it. of Otago, NZ Teaching: English in the ACT Teaching: Physics, Chemistry, Previously worked as: A corporate lawyer in France and Australia General Science and Maths, for six years northern-metropolitan Melbourne It’s an amazing job... I wanted answers A student’s mother wrote me a Christmas card talking about how I had changed her Why shouldn’t students in poorer regions daughter’s life. On the same card her daughter added “This is just to say, sincerely, thank have access to the top quality expert you for being the best teacher I’ve ever had. At the beginning of this year I was giving up teachers? It seemed to me that they were on coming to school, but your classes completely changed my perspective on things. disadvantaged from the word go. I’ve learnt so much in just one year. I am eternally grateful to you.” “THE EXPERIENCE CONVINCED ME TO MAKE EDUCATIONAL DISADVANTAGE A PRIORITY IN MY LIFE. MY LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO CHANGE OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM BY MAKING IT MORE EQUITABLE.” JENNIFER AMES (2011) Teach For Australia 2013 Teach For Australia 2014 Page 18 ­- 19 Australia’s #1 graduate development program

HOW TO APPLY WHO WE LOOK FOR WHAT WILL I BE PAID? RECRUITMENT AND To apply for the program, the first step Teach For Australia Associates Teach For Australia participants are is to complete an online application at come from all academic disciplines employed and paid by the Department SELECTION PROCESS www.teachforaustralia.org. and backgrounds, there is no ‘ideal’ of Education or their school for the We recruit on a rolling basis and fill subject candidate profile. Teaching may or may duration of the program. not be something you have previously specific vacancies as soon as we find Your salary (and other employment considered. We look for well-rounded, candidates that meet our competency and conditions) will vary depending on the passionate leaders who have the academic requirements. state and territory and the specific qualities to create change, inside the school sector you’re placed in, however Places in each subject area are limited. Some classroom and beyond. subject areas will fill quickly so we encourage it will be comparable to other beginner you to apply as early as possible. Specifically we’ll be looking for evidence teachers. As a guide, Associates of the following: receive approximately $47,000 plus Further information regarding our application PRE-APPLICATTION ONLINE APPLICATION PHONE INTERVIEW superannuation in their first year. 1. 2. 3. process and current subject area availability • Leadership and achievement can be found on our website. • Resilience and a desire for challenge The vast majority of the costs of the • Strong critical thinking skills program are covered by Teach for Australia. Register your interest at teachforaustralia.org When you’re ready simply click ‘Apply’ During the phone interview you’ll chat As an Associate you will be required to or call to speak to one of our recruitment and complete our application. You’ll to a TFA representative for about • Superior organisational and contribute a small portion of the overall staff. You can also visit our website to find be asked to provide details on your 20 minutes to talk through your motivational ability cost of your qualification. You will be eligible out when we’re holding an information background, leadership experience application and to give us the chance • A talent for communicating and working to access FEE-HELP for these payments session on your campus. and aspirations. to get to know you better. with people from diverse backgrounds (provided that you are an Australian citizen). Make sure you follow us on Facebook and • Humility, and an openness to learn Contact us for more information. Twitter to keep up to date with all the latest from others news and events. We recognise that skills and attributes relating to these competencies can be developed through a range of experiences, and all applications are looked at holistically.

MINUMUM CRITERIA WHERE WILL I TEACH? WHAT SUBJECTS WILL To be eligible to apply you must: Our first priority will be to place you I TEACH? SELECTION DAY OFFER AND PLACEMENT INITIAL INTENSIVE • Be a permanent resident or citizen where you can have the biggest impact on You will teach in subject areas that directly 4. 5. 6. of Australia educational disadvantage. relate to what you have studied through your degree(s) and in accordance with the subject • Be on track to successfully complete This may be in a metropolitan, rural or remote requirements of your placement school. All (or have already completed) a setting, so we encourage you to be flexible If you progress from this stage If you are successful, congratulations! Your Leadership Development Associates teach at secondary school level, Bachelor’s degree by late November and open with your placement preferences. you’ll be invited to our selection Program officially begins. You’ll classes ranging from year 7 to 12. From here you’ll be invited to 2014 in any discipline except primary We will then be able to give you the best day - a day of assessment activities live in-residence whilst you participate in the program, and the or secondary education chance of being selected and placed. ranging from one-on-one interviews, undertake an intensive program of matching and placement process will Throughout the matching process, we’ll work group activities and a sample teacher education and leadership • Have achieved a high credit average begin. By October, we will confirm with you to find the best fit for your skills and teaching lesson, to give you the best development. Here, you’ll meet your or above in your degree/s (except in your school and the exciting journey talents, as well as meet your own geographic NEXT STEPS opportunity to demonstrate your fellow cohort, have the opportunity exceptional circumstances) that awaits you. preferences and community aspirations. Interested? Brilliant. qualities and attributes. to visit your placement school and • Meet the requirements to enrol in a post prepare for entering your classroom graduate teaching qualification. Check out our website for more information The next step is to attend one of our at the start of 2015. on placement regions. information sessions (visit our Facebook page or website to find out when we’ll be on campus) or you can call us for more details on the selection, placement and application process. If you’re ready to apply, register on our website and let’s get started! Teach For Australia 2013

Register your interest at www.teachforaustralia.org or call to speak to one of our recruitment managers on 1300 832 832. You can also find details on our website for when we’re holding an information session on your campus. This is a joint initiative of the Australian Government and Teach For Australia.