Mentor education
We are committed to ensuring that Associates are placed in supportive school environments. A key part of this is the role of a mentor in the school (In-School Mentor).
The Principal selects an In-School Mentor for each Associate who has the skills and capacity to support the Associate on a day-to-day basis.
The In-School Mentor receives funded training from the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education (MGSE). This requires a commitment of five days over the two years (3+2).
In-School Mentors may choose to complete the training in assessed or non-assessed modes. If they successfully complete the assessed mode they are awarded a Professional Certificate in Education (Teach For Australia Mentoring) from MGSE.
Mentors must have a time release of 2-4 hours in Year 1 and 1-2 hours in Year 2 to enable them to actively support their Associate.
The Associate's Training and Leadership Adviser and Clinical Specialist work closely with the In-School Mentor to support and develop the Associate together.
For more information on the Professional Certificate in Education (Teach For Australia Mentoring) click here to be directed to the University of Melbourne website.
