Developing Early Career Teachers

Lisa Gray - Program Lead the Early Career Teacher program - Orbis. 

In this episode Lisa will explore the challenges for our early career teachers and ways in which HALTs, aspiring HALTs and leaders can support them through their first 2 years while they find their feet. Lisa discusses developing a professional identity, making a good first impression, understanding site and systems processes, support with behaviour management, differentiation and managing their own wellbeing. She unpacks the department for education's program of support as well as the supports available to all sectors through AITSL's invaluable resources as well as the TRB (teacher Registration Board). Find out the difference between being a mentor and an evaluator.

A lead teacher's journey from country, to corporate, to multi-campus metro school

Natasha Dunn- Assistant Principal – Senior School and whole school SBM

Today you will hear from Natasha Dunn who was originally certified as a Lead Teacher at Kadina Memorial School in 2015. In 2016 Natasha made the brave move to the city to work on the brand-new Early Career Teacher program developing units and the companion mentor guide. She then took on the opportunity to lead English at Henley Beach High School. More opportunities came Natasha's way, and she developed a whole school pedagogical improvement program before moving to Golden Grove High School. At Golden Grove Natasha has worked closely with another nationally certified teacher, Kelly Spalding, to support aspiring HALTs through targeted sessions three times each term. Natasha believes HALTs should take on opportunities as they arise or create their opportunities.

Why every school should invest in HALT's - A Principal's perspective

Simon Shepherd- Principal Westminster School

In this fortnight’s podcast we talk to Simon Shepherd, Principal at Westminster School in Marion, South Australia. Simon has become one of Australia’s Principal’s who is leading the charge in relation to Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher accreditation.  In this episode, find out why Simon places such a high value on HALT teachers and how Westminster has been supporting accreditation. This is an episode that all school leaders should listen to.  If you are an accredited HALT or aspiring HALT who’s leadership do not know the value of accreditation and how HALT’s can change the shape of your school, pass this episode on to your school leaders.

Changes to National Teacher Certification.

Danny Pinchas – General Manager teaching and School Leadership AISTL

In this episode of Impact, Impact, Impact, we will hear from Daniel Pinchas the General Manager of Teaching and School Leadership at AITSL. Danny will discuss imminent changes in National Teacher Certification and a "rigorous rather than onerous" approach is vital in order for certification to remain relevant and desirable.