Victorian Institute of Teaching

Are you an an early childhood teacher who has completed the Department of Education End-to-End Career Supports Program? Register now for the Alumni Conference! This year’s conference will focus on Managing Professional Conversations with Colleagues and Building and Maintaining Your Professional Identity in Challenging Times. Participants can look forward to engaging speakers, small group discussions and opportunities to connect with peers, celebrating their initial years as early childhood professionals. Event details 10.00am - 4.00pm, Tuesday 8 November Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, 603 Queensberry St, North Melbourne Register now: https://lnkd.in/gGzAeTEC

The latest Early Childhood, Principal and Provisionally Registered Teacher (PRT) Circulars have arrived. Explore the latest news, events, opportunities and more! Early Childhood Circular: https://lnkd.in/gg4_chmd Principal Circular: https://lnkd.in/gMuUfg6V PRT Circular: https://lnkd.in/gh7Zv9P9

The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Fletcher as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VIT, after an exhaustive recruitment process. Mr Fletcher will join VIT after serving 15 years as CEO of the AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), which he led from challenging beginnings to its current status as a recognised global leader in multi-profession health practitioner regulation. Mr Fletcher brings extensive experience in the delivery of regulation and regulatory reform, professional standards, accreditation of education programs, and quality assurance. As CEO Mr Fletcher will bring his extensive regulatory skills and expertise to the teaching profession, with a distinct focus on the delivery of high-quality strategies and services to ensure VIT continues to be a capable and high performing regulator. Mr Fletcher will commence in the position on 20 January 2025, with acting CEO Geoff Coates leading the organisation until then. Mr Coates has led VIT as acting CEO since June 2024 following the resignation of former VIT CEO Peter Corcoran due to ongoing serious health issues.   Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gd_DWCQ2

The Australian Teacher Workforce Survey is open! Teachers and school leaders, it's time to have your say! The Australian Institute for Teaching & School Leadership (AITSL) wants to hear from all registered teachers in Victoria. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, leader or taking a break from teaching, share your story by completing the Australian Teacher Workforce Survey. In just 10–15 minutes, you can help us gain valuable insights into topics like your career intentions, wellbeing, job demands, working hours, and much more. All registered teachers in Victoria have been sent a survey link via email. Check your inbox! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/grh3cG94

Led by Principal Kristy Mullins, the leadership team at Wangaratta West Primary School identified how a strong emphasis on relationship-building allowed them to rethink their approach to planning to ensure their staff and learners had the best chance to thrive. We spoke to Kristy about the benefits of collaborative planning, and the ways in which the Wangaratta West team have developed from their new approach and refreshed learning environments. Read Wangaratta West's story: https://lnkd.in/gbCVDPjQ

Have you ever thought about how your conduct as a teacher could affect your registration? This case study is designed to stimulate discussion about what is considered appropriate professional and personal conduct for teachers, as well as appropriate strategies to prevent inappropriate conduct. Learn more about the next steps VIT took to further investigate the matter and the outcome of the regulatory decision: https://lnkd.in/gQzwDiMp #ChildSafety #TeacherConduct #VictorianTeachingCodeOfConduct

Unless explicitly exempt, holders of PTT are expected to progress towards gaining teacher registration by completing an accredited initial teacher education (ITE) qualification. This means holders of PTT (General) and PTT (Internship) are expected to undertake an approved ITE program at the same time that they are using their grant of PTT. Generally, VIT considers progression as completing at least 0.5 equivalent full-time student load of the ITE program across the duration of the PTT grant. If you are a PTT holder, or employ PTT holders, understand the expectations of progressing from PTT to teacher registration: https://lnkd.in/gZvxMAqz #PermissionToTeach #VicTeachers #VicTeaching

Returning or moving into early childhood teaching is a huge step! To guide you on the path, the Coaching for Returning Teachers and Educators Program provides a free coaching service managed by Gowrie Victoria. The program supports early childhood teachers and educators returning to the sector following a period of extended leave, or those transitioning to the Victorian sector after working as a teacher or educator interstate or overseas. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gjmxRhmV #EarlyChildhoodTeacher #EarlyChildhood #ECEC #OzEarlyEd #VicTeachers #VicTeaching

VIT is working to endorse high quality continuing education programs and microcredentials, giving teachers, principals and early childhood managers the assurance that their professional learning meets emerging needs and adds value to their knowledge and practice.   The VIT Accreditation team recently held its first Continuing Education Programs Panel Training. This one-day, standards-based training focused on equipping panelists with the skills to evaluate program criteria and assess the evidence presented. A big thank you to our outstanding panellists. We look forward to continuing our work together! Learn more about continuing education programs: https://lnkd.in/gUVEbJDy #TeacherEducation #VicTeachers #VicTeaching #InitialTeacherEducation

Presenting to a workplace panel is an important step in every provisionally registered teacher's (PRT) journey! This fact sheet unpacks what the workplace panel meeting looks like, and provides tips on preparing for it. Learn about presenting to a workplace panel: https://lnkd.in/ge8Rzw25 #ProvisionallyRegisteredTeacher #ProvisionalTeacherRegistration #VicTeachers #VicTeaching