Our powerful recruitment model is one of the cornerstones of the Teach For Australia program, ensuring we are successful in attracting the most passionate, highly committed and capable recent graduates and young professionals into the teaching profession.
A highly selective program
Recognising the critical importance teacher quality plays in achieving positive student outcomes, Teach For Australia has put in place a highly rigorous selection process based around a stringent set of criteria, which are designed to ensure each aspiring applicant has the qualities to succeed as a Teach For Australia Associate. Specifically,
The recruitment process is really impressive. Teach For Australia are highly selective and very specific around the criteria they’re looking for, so we know we are getting the best of the absolute best
Erica Prosser, College Director, Barkly College Northern Territory
Specifically, Associates will have clearly demonstrated:
- Leadership and achievement
- Resilience and a relish for challenge
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Superior organisational and motivational ability
- The ability to communicate and work with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Humility and an openness to learn from others.
Leaders capable of creating change
As well as seeking individuals who will make excellent teachers, we seek leaders who we know will have an impact both inside the classroom and in the broader school community. Our selection process is carefully designed and implemented to distinguish only those individuals who are highly passionate about addressing educational disadvantage and working with school communities to help address the educational challenges they may face.
How we go about placement
Teach For Australia Associates commit to spending two years in their placement schools, which are all at secondary level. Schools are chosen on the basis of their socio-economic indicators, level of need and ability and commitment to supporting Teach For Australia Associates as they develop into outstanding teachers and leaders.
A willingness to go anywhere
One of the most impressive characteristics so many of our Associates share is their willingness to teach in any part of the country - metropolitan, rural, remote - in any state or territory. Indeed, a key motivating factor for many of our Associates is not only the willingness to go where they are most needed, but the personal challenge and growth opportunity that comes with moving into a new environment. Whilst we do try to accommodate their location preferences, we are always clear about the flexibility required if we are to make a difference where it is most needed.
