I’m a New Grad. Where do I start?

I’m a New Grad. Where do I start?

Being a newly qualified teacher brings both excitement and apprehension. Whether you have secured a role, or are embarking on your new career as a relief teacher, there are many unknowns that provide a challenge to a new teacher. Where do I start? What do I need to prioritise? How do I ensure I get off to a good start?

Areas covered in this episode:

-         Setting boundaries

-         Making mistakes

-         Taking control of your professional development

-         How relief teaching can help

This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.

The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.

Teacher Standards

Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:

1.2         Understand how students learn

2.1         Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

3.5         Use effective classroom communication

4.4         Maintain student safety

Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’. 

Looking for work?

Submit your CV

Looking for quality teachers?

If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.