What is the TeachFit Test?
This 30-minute test has been designed to give you an idea of what life is like as a teacher in the LDP – think of it as a ‘try before you buy’. It presents you with scenarios that all teachers encounter during their careers and asks you how you might respond. No preparation or prior teaching experience is required.
Where will I be placed?
We place Associates exclusively in schools serving low socioeconomic communities, working in the areas that need the most support. We currently operate in Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory, and South Australia. If you receive an offer to join the program, you’ll be invited to share your location preferences with us. The more flexible you are, the more likely you are to be placed.
I don’t have a Bachelor’s degree but I have career experience. Can I apply?
To be eligible for the Leadership Development Program, you must be qualified at a Bachelor degree level in a discipline other than teaching and able to enrol in at least one or two learning areas – which are the subjects you’re qualified to teach.
We are not able to take experience into account when determining learning areas.
Am I guaranteed a teaching role if I receive a conditional offer?
While we make every effort to secure a suitable placement for you, we can’t guarantee a placement. It is dependent on the workforce needs of our partner schools, your teaching areas and the flexibility of your location preferences.
In the unlikely event we can’t find you a placement, we will work with you to identify the next steps. This may involve a deferral to a subsequent cohort of the LDP or, in some cases, a recommendation to complete additional study to broaden your teaching areas.
Can I choose where I teach?
During the application process, we ask you for your placement preferences. We work hard to set you up for success, with a strong emphasis on making sure that, where possible, you are placed with or near other Associates. Keep in mind that the greatest need for our work is often in regional and remote communities, so ‘near’ can sometimes be a few hours away.
I’m not ready to apply yet. Can I register my interest for another year?
Of course. You can register your interest and we will keep in touch.
Will I be teaching full-time?
TFA Associates teach 0.8FTE (Full Time Equivalent) with 0.2FTE study release. While the Master’s requires more hours of study than 0.2FTE each week, this time is allocated to reduce the amount of study Associates need to complete outside of work hours.
The Master’s may be completed part-time over 3 years to reduce course load.