Our Associates know that what lies ahead for them will be as equally challenging as it is rewarding.

Throughout the program our Associates are carefully guided by a support network of experienced teachers, teaching professionals and leadership coaches with whom they develop close working relationships. 

The In-school Mentor

The In-school Mentor provides day-to-day support, observation and feedback, assistance with planning, and assessment of classroom delivery. They also support the Associate to integrate into the life of the school and the local community by facilitating effective induction, and through on-going mentoring throughout the two-years.

“Teach For Australia is also doing a great job of supporting the schools and Associates. It seems to be a very well thought out and well structured program.”

Stuart Andrews, Principal, Keilor Downs Secondary College

The Training & Leadership Adviser

The Teach For Australia Training and Leadership Adviser (TLA) provides on-going and targeted leadership development and rigorous coaching in line with the TFA Leadership Development Framework. Working closely with In-school Mentors and MGSE Clinical Specialists, the TLA guides Associates to set and achieve ambitious student goals and outcomes.

The MGSE Clinical Specialist

The MGSE Clinical Specialist provides the key link between theory, coursework and practice as well as on-going support for the Associate. Clinical Specialists support the development of Associates' professional practice in the classroom, and work with In-school Mentors and TLAs in promoting their development as practitioners.

The Leadership Coach

In their second year, Associates are paired with a “Leadership Coach”- a senior leader from a preferred field (e.g. school leadership, education policy, business). Through regular dialogue, Coaches assist Associates to reflect upon their experience in the classroom and articulate their self-direction in order to grow into an authentic leader.

The cohort community

The cohort community is “built” by bringing Associates together for a range of mission-focused and team building activities during their Initial Intensive, on-going intensive training, regional meetings, and the web-interactive Associate Virtual Platform. This important network helps Associates increase focus and motivation for the challenging work in the classroom, share knowledge and skills as they further develop their teaching practice, and maintain well-being through peer pastoral support.