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Members of the LGBTQIA+ have unique and affecting ways of promoting belonging in the classroom, for students and their communities. In this thoughtful discussion between two Alumni, learn about how their identities strengthened their leadership, teaching and advocacy, and hear what advice they'd give to LGBTQIA+ people considering becoming educators.

"It's an incredible place to work and live." Phoebe Spice has taught on Elcho Island, NT for five years - and now she's inspiring a new generation of Spice to take up the mantle. 

Applications for our Leadership Development Program are now open. Find out if you need to apply in this round.

Our Onboarding Specialist Neha Singh shares her tips for you if you gained your undergraduate degree overseas and you're applying for the LDP. 

So you want to share your knowledge in the classroom? Learn more about how our selection specialists determine what you can teach at a secondary level and how you can make the process smoother.

Hear from our Alumni in their own words about what it's like to change careers to teach through the Leadership Development Program.

What’s it like to relocate to teach in the remote and rugged Pilbara region in northern WA? If you ask our Associates and Alumni who have done it themselves, they will tell you it’s pretty special.

Maths teacher Lucia Sergent shares her journey from overcoming bias in university to empowering the next generation of female mathematicians. Discover how changing the narrative at home, in schools, and in society can unlock new opportunities for women in STEM.

Getting into the LDP isn’t competitive, but it is selective. Make sure your application stands out from the crowd with our selection specialist’s top tips. 

Alumni Dan Farrant took a leap into rural teaching – and found his passion for STEM education. Now, he’s helping students unlock their potential through innovation, problem-solving, and the power of choice.

Teaching is a conversation – an exchange of knowledge, challenges and joy. Reflecting on 15 years in education, from the classroom to coaching, Rebecca Ferretti shares how the mission for equity continues to inspire a community of passionate educators.

Planning to teach with Teach For Australia? Find out how your academic background determines your subject eligibility and how to streamline the process. 

Teach For Australia’s employment-study pathway enables career changers to step into teaching while earning a full salary and gaining a Master’s degree. With support, coaching, and subject-aligned teaching roles, professionals like former statistician Luke Doyle find it offers ‘the best of both worlds.’