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State & Territory Information

Australian Capital Territory

  • Canberra, Teach in
    Looks at teaching in Canberra. Check the sections in the menu on the left.
  • new !FAQs
    From how to apply, to placement.
  • Support for New Educators
    ‘New educators are supported during the early years of their career through a variety of programs. One of the first information sessions is centrally organised Induction which provides the opportunity to meet departmental officers and receive introductory information about the department and support programs for new educators.’

New South Wales

  • Beginning Teacher Induction Policy
    From the NSW/ACT Independent Teachers Union.
  • Early Career Teachers
    This professional learning process has sections on induction, new scheme teachers, preservice liaison, resources, supervision and general support practices.
  • Induction [NSW]
    ‘Induction includes orientation to the NSW Department of Education and Training and to the school, as well as a school-based induction program involving structured supervision, collegial support, mentoring and professional networking.’
  • Information and Support
    [For Beginning Teachers]
    Contains three [3] major links to Mentoring, The English K-6 syllabus and Early Career Teachers.
  • Information for Newly Appointed Teachers
    ‘Welcome to your online site with information for newly appointed teachers. This page will give you quick access to information that will help you settle into your new role.’
  • Probationary Service
    ‘Probationary teachers are beginning teachers and have the support of an appropriate induction and structured supervisory program.’

Northern Territory

  • Strong Beginnings
    [An Explicit Guide to Quality Practice in The Early Years]
    ‘Aims to be a practical and explicit interpretation of the Northern Territory Curriculum Framework [NTCF] for the pre-compulsory years of preschool and transition. The resource is focused on achieving a guide to quality practice that is accessible to staff working in diverse contexts and with a range of qualifications and experiences.’ Doewnloadable .pdf files.
  • Teacher Stories
    Read teacher stories from both remote and urban settings to see if such placements would suit you.
  • Teacher’s Toolbox
    A downloadable .pdf version, providing advice and assistance.

Queensland

  • Beginning Teacher Induction
    ‘The Flying Start induction strategy renews the focus on induction for all Education Queensland beginning teachers. The strategy includes a suite of initiatives designed to highlight the responsibilities of school leaders, district and regional staff and beginning teachers themselves in this critical phase of an employee’s career.’
  • Beginning Teachers’ Community
    [Also Aspiring and Establishing Teachers]
    ‘Set up to support teachers new to the profession as well as those more experienced who are interested in mentoring and sharing their wealth of knowledge and understandings about their work in schools.’ Part of ‘The Learning Place’.
  • BETA
    [Beginning and Establishing Teachers’ Association]
    ‘BETA strives to assist in maximising the effective induction of beginning and establishing teachers as professional educators in schools.’ While dominantly Queensland oriented, it also provides a wealth of other/general information.
    Excellent !
  • Employee Induction
    Policy & Procedures for Education Queensland.
  • New and Beginning Teachers
    ‘Resources for new teachers at the QTU Library.’
  • Peer Coaches, Mentors
    ‘On this site you will find modules to help you establish mentoring practices aimed at providing induction for newly appointed teachers.’

South Australia

Tasmania

  • BeTTR
    [Beginning Teacher Time Release Program]
    ‘The purpose of time release will vary according to the needs of each beginning teacher, but may include : induction programs, ongoing “feedback” meetings, attendance at specific professional development programs, observation of experienced teachers, visiting other schools/colleges, … ’
  • Goals & Benchmarks
    Information, much in downloadable documents, with links to other aspects of the Tasmania Together Program.

Victoria

  • Induction
    ‘Induction is one of the earliest stages within the continuum of teacher professional learning. It is about experienced and new teachers working together, continuously improving their practice and becoming part of a community of learners.’ This site includes a link to The Induction Guide, which ‘takes you through the three phases of induction’ and provides a viable framework for development. Also check the Resources page for useful information.
  • Induction in Effective Schools
    {Planning for Effective School-Based Induction]
    ‘This [.pdf] resource aims to support the planning of effective school-based induction.’
  • Mentoring
    ‘Mentoring offers individualised support to beginning and returning teachers.’ Introduction with a further link to Teacher Mentor Support Program.

Western Australia

  • Aspiring Teachers
    This ‘has a range of information that will acclimatise you with the internal structure and functions of the Department of Education and Training.’
  • Induction [WA]
    Lists, and links to, major information including the Induction Policy, which is available in both .pdf and .doc formats. Summary page for this.
  • Mentoring …
    [A professional learning partnership]
    ‘Mentoring is a great vehicle to facilitate the transfer of skills, knowledge and school culture. Establishing a formal mentor program will acknowledge the importance principals place on ensuring that their new staff are fully supported during their early years.’
  • Online Professional Support
    [For Graduate, Returning and Overseas Trained Teachers]
    ‘Professional Portfolios - Managing your career. New teachers are encouraged to develop a portfolio of work to use for professional learning and career advancement.’ Also suited to other beginning teachers.

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A - F

  1. Books & Other Publications :
    • A Beginning Teacher’s Diary
      ‘Follow Sarah, a new teacher, as she plans for the new year.’ Covers the first six weeks.
    • New-Teacher Toolbox, The
      ‘This is the book I wish I’d read before my first day in the classroom !’ US developed but still applicable. May be hard to acquire though.

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G - L

  1. General Sites & Portals :
    • A Forum for …
      [Student and Beginning Teachers]
      Has annotated links to information. One of the best sections is their link to Learning Theories with an extensive listing of annotated links to a range of these, curriculum, classroom management and more.
    • Beginning Teachers - Links
      Annotated links to a range of resources and sites [mostly US based] from The Educator’s Reference Desk/
    • Beginning Teacher Myths
      ‘Here is a short list of misconceptions that new teachers often bring to the classroom.’ From the NSW Teachers Federation.
    • First Years
      [Help for the New Teacher]
      A sequence of links to resources that will assist during this period.
    • Great Expectations …
      [Helpful Hints for Beginning Teachers]
      An article full of advice from Dr Jane Bluestein.
  2. Government Sites
    Includes sites, government reports and government programs, all Federal.
    • An Ethic of Care …
      [Effective Programmes for Beginning Teachers]
      ‘This report aims to improve the preparation and support of beginning teachers. It identifies principles and practices that effectively address their needs.’ Abstract, summary and downloadable [.pdf] copy.
    • Teachers Mentor Program
      A Hansard Report from the NSW Parliament.

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M - R

    Research & Reports :
    • Beginning Teacher Survey 2007
      Downloadable .pdf document covering both the results and the report itself.
    • Case Studies Of Mentoring
      [In Beginning Teacher Induction Programs]
      Examples provided by the NSW Department of Education & Training, but not restricted to them alone.
    • Critical Pedagogy …
      [For Beginning Teachers : the Movement From Despair To Hope]
      A research paper by Barry Kampol, St Joseph’s University.
    • From students of teaching …
      [To Teachers of Students : Teacher Induction Around the Pacific Rim]
      ‘This report is based [ ] on the research conducted through three case studies of teacher induction - in Australia, Japan and New Zealand. The importance of teacher induction is made evident through the case studies, and various strategies including mentoring, support, professional development, models of good practice and appropriate intervention, are discussed at length.’
    • Making Use of a Knowledge Building Community …
      [To Develop Professional Socialisation]
      ‘In this paper we describe how we trialled a new model of teacher education known as the Knowledge Building Community Project at the University of Wollongong. The purpose of this project is to explore the viability of a Knowledge Building Community (KBC) as an alternative model for preservice teacher education.’
    • Mentoring and Beginning Teachers’ …
      [Workplace Learning]
      A research paper by Rod Francis from Charles Sturt University.
    • Mentoring and Support Services
      ‘Mentoring new teachers is one way to ease the transition from college to classroom. If you are interested in learning about new teacher mentoring, and new teacher induction programs, the links [below] are a great place to start.’ Covers multiple countries.
    • Retaining Effective Early Career Teachers
      Information article in Curriculum Leadership [Australia] about a study relating to this topic.
    • The Aspirations and …
      [Expectations of the New Generation of Teachers]
      A research discussion paper with bibliography, including some links.
  1. Resources & Other Tools :
    • A Checklist for …
      [Beginning Teachers]
      Done by the Alberta Teachers’ Association [Canada and geared around Before the First Day, On the First Day and Throughout the Year. Simple yet thought provoking and full of common sense.
    • Beginning Teachers, General
      A small collection of annotated links [some of which are already included on this page].
    • Beginning Teachers’ Tool Box
      Extensive listing of resources and information. US developed.
    • General Information
      ‘Welcome, to the wonderful and rewarding world of teaching ! As a beginning teacher, you probably have many questions and concerns. On these pages we have tried to provide you with answers, advice, encouragement, and inspiration.’
    • new !New Teachers Online
      Part of the Teachers Network portal, designed to provide assistance for new teachers and those who work with them. US-based.
    • Resources for …
      [Beginning Primary School Teachers]
      ‘This web site is a collection of links to other web pages that will be of help to primary teachers in all KLAs.’ Done through the University of New England.
    • The First Days of …
      [Of Middle School]
      Extensive listing of annotated links in 3 major directories “Help for New Teachers”, “Discipline and Classroom Management” and “The First Days of Middle School [for all teachers].”

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S - Z

  1. Survival Guides :
    • A New Teacher Guide Book
      ‘This site is my attempt to be that mentor to beginning teachers. Th[e] guide book is divided into five chapters.’
    • Back-to-School Guide …
      [For Beginning Teachers (and Not-So-New Teachers Too) !]
      ‘Education World has surfed deep into the Web to pull together this Back-to-School Guide for Beginning Teachers — a virtual survival guide for educators about to begin their first year in the classroom or for classroom veterans who are always looking for fresh ideas !’
    • Student Teacher Survival Guide
      Developed by the National Education Association in the US.
    • Survival Guide …
      [For new teachers at UTS]
      Quite different in that it applies to teachers at university level. A wide range of topics are covered.
    • What to Expect …
      [Your First Year of Teaching]
      While this is a little dated [1998], and US based, much of the information is still applicable. From the US Department of Education. Also available in .pdf format.
  2. Surveys, Major :
    • Experiences of Beginning Teachers
      ‘This report provides an analysis of an on-line survey hosted by the Joint Principals’ Associations. The survey was completed by 1 351 teachers, all of whom have less than three years of teaching service.’
    • National Beginning Teacher Survey
      ‘The inaugural AEU National Beginning Teacher Survey was conducted over the later part of term 4 2005. It attracted 1 207 responses, providing insights into beginning teachers’ attitudes to key issues including teacher supply, employment modes, and professional issues like workload, induction/mentoring and behaviour management.’
    • What kind of …
      [Support do Beginning Teachers need ?]
      Done through the Primary English Teachers Association.

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