The End-to-End Career Supports Program is open for registrations for early-career teachers and diploma-qualified educators in their first 5 years of practice.
The fully funded professional support program gives teachers and educators an opportunity to receive one-on-one coaching or join a Community of Practice (CoP). It allows participants to explore problems of practice and meet other early childhood professionals.
Service leaders supporting staff participation in this program will benefit from:
- enhanced staff expertise and confidence in leading kindergarten programs, leading to better child learning outcomes (National Quality Standard 1)
- improved staff retention and job satisfaction (National Quality Standard 4)
- cultivation of a learning culture within the workplace, fostering continuous development (National Quality Standard 4)
- increased organisational credibility, establishing the service as a leader in delivering high-quality education (National Quality Standard 7).
Communities of Practice
Registrations for Term 3, 2025 CoPs are now open.
The CoP consists of a series of 2 three-hour sessions throughout Term 3, focused on building professional identity and partnership with colleagues.
Early childhood teachers and educators in their third to fifth year of practice and working in a funded kindergarten program are eligible to take part in the online sessions.
The sessions are a chance to connect with peers who understand the challenges and opportunities of early career teaching and talk honestly about what it takes to stay committed in a demanding but rewarding profession.
Each session is designed around reflection, leadership, collaboration, and innovation, giving educators the time to test new strategies and return to reflect and refine.
The sessions are facilitated by experienced professionals and based on adult learning theory. They will ensure an atmosphere that fosters psychological safety and honest dialogue.
By the end, participants walk away with a stronger sense of professional identity, practical skills, and sense of belonging.
To register to take part, visit: Supports for early career early childhood professionals.
Find out more
For more information, refer to End-to-End Career Supports Program.
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