Australia’s #1 graduate development program 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 Melbourne 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 Teach First 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.