Before you apply
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Check your eligibility
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Speak to a recruiter
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Attend an event
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Learn about our mission and vision​
Eligibility
Be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of applying.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than teaching.*
Be able to enrol in at least one learning area, depending on the subject.
Be willing to accept a placement within a State or Territory where we currently operate.
*Check the What you can teach page for more information.
When to apply
Applications Now Open​​.
Round one: 17 Feb – 31 Mar
Round two: 28 Apr – 1 June
Round three: 30 June – 10 Aug
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, and learning areas close progressively as we accept enough candidates to meet school demand. Candidates who apply in rounds one and two are more likely to be placed in their preferred region, and have enough time to resolve any eligibility issues.
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Candidates who completed their undergraduate degree prior to 2015 must apply before the close of round two.
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Candidates who completed their degree outside of Australia, USA, UK, New Zealand or Canada must also apply before the close of round two.
The process
1. Open and submit an application
Once you open your application, our recruitment team will be in touch to guide and support you. The online application takes 3-6 hours to complete, and you’ll be asked to submit your academic transcripts and location preferences.
The application contains questions aligned with our six competencies, where you’ll share your motivations for joining the program. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible because learning areas close when we have enough candidates to meet school demand, and you may need extra time to gather the appropriate documentation.
What we look for
Motivation
You have a clear sense of why our program is the right fit for you. You understand educational inequity in Australia and are motivated to contribute to systemic change through our innovative pathway. You are also committed to social justice and have a clear commitment to Reconciliation, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Communication
You have excellent written and verbal communication. You will demonstrate how you clearly and accurately explain your ideas and make space for others to contribute to conversations – and listen deeply to what they say. You will need confidence to motivate your students – so we want to know how you successfully motivate others.
Learning potential
You have a genuine belief in your capacity to grow and change as a teacher and a leader. You can identify your strengths as well as the skills and knowledge you need to learn. You’re able to demonstrate your ability to ask for help and to develop your skills with actionable feedback.
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Relationship building
Our Associates join diverse communities in their classroom, their school, and their cohort. You will need to understand your students’ values, experiences, and perspectives to create a welcoming and constructive learning environment. You’ll show us how you build strong relationships with a wide range of individuals, with collaboration, respect, and an open mind.​
Adaptability
It is important that our participants can balance their teaching and study load, and look after their wellbeing. Navigating these priorities requires you to be organised and prepared. It also requires you to process new information quickly and thoughtfully respond in the moment – often changing the initial plan while still achieving the initial goal. You’ll show us how you prepare successfully to meet deadlines while being able to adjust plans in response to new information.
Strategic thinking
To contribute to education equity, you must understand the systemic factors involved – and believe that meaningful change is possible. During the program, you will develop your ability to look both inside and outside the classroom for factors, openness to listen to communities, and an ability to analyse and understand complex problems.
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"The Leadership Development Program really ticked all the boxes – and Teach For Australia is invested in equity, which was a big driver in what I wanted to pursue in education: gender equity.
Through just expressing my experiences of feeling like an imposter in STEM and maths I’ve been able to encourage certain women to give things a go."
Alice Hu (Cohort 2022)
Teacher
Elevation Secondary College