Coach and Mentor Training Program for experienced teachers and educators

Apply to take part in the program to develop your coaching and mentoring skills. Applications close 31 July 2026.

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Registrations for intake 2 of the 2026 Coach and Mentor Training Program are open.

The program helps experienced teachers and educators to build on their existing knowledge and skills. It covers the foundations of what makes a good mentor or coach.

About the program

The program has 2 face-to-face workshop days and 3 online modules. Participants must complete all workshops and modules.

The program will help participants to:

  • identify and use data to inform approaches to coaching and mentoring
  • use coaching and mentoring approaches to support change
  • support their wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, early childhood teachers and educators must meet the following criteria:

  • be working in or with a service delivering a funded Victorian kindergarten program
  • have full Victorian Institute of Teaching registration (teachers) or Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority-approved diploma qualifications (educators)
  • have at least 5 years of experience in a funded kindergarten program
  • be committed to full participation in the program activities and requirements.

Participants must also have the support of their employer to complete the program.

How to take part

To register, refer to Coach and Mentor Training Program 2026 – intake 2 on Eventbrite.

Applications close at 5 pm on Friday 31 July 2026.

Find out more

For further enquiries, please email: ec.mentoring@education.vic.gov.au

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