Launch into Teaching

Julia Padgett

Launch into Teaching is for new and early-career teachers who want to become the next generation of outstanding practitioners. This isn’t a podcast about planning lessons, setting up a classroom or writing school reports. It’s about understanding the bigger picture of how schools work and exploring what makes a great teacher and colleague.

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Welcome to Launch into Teaching

Welcome to Launch into Teaching

Launch into Teaching is for new and early-career teachers who want to become the next generation of outstanding practitioners. This isn’t a podcast about planning lessons, setting up a classroom or writing school reports. It’s about understanding the bigger picture of how schools work and exploring what makes a great teacher and colleague. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you need to know when applying to a Regional school

What you need to know when applying to a Regional school

Are you thinking you might like to teach at a regional school?Hear from Michael Horne, Principal of Hamilton and Alexandra College - an ELC to Year 12 day and boarding school - about what you should know in order to make an informed decision.Michael discusses how to manage the transition to a regional area, the benefits of joining a small community and what the student experience is like at a boarding school.For early- to mid-career teachers, we chat about the leadership opportunities that can exist in regional schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you need to know when applying to an Independent school

What you need to know when applying to an Independent school

Have you ever wondered whether Independent schools hire beginning and early career teachers? In this episode, I am joined by Teagan Collins, Associate Principal of Westbourne Grammar. She explains why beginning and early career teachers are a valuable asset at Independent schools. Teagan also explains why some schools include students on the interview panel. We also discuss the importance of body language in interviews, including how to address all the panel members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you need to know when applying to a State school

What you need to know when applying to a State school

When you apply for a teaching position at a state school, the selection criteria can seem daunting. Thankfully my guest in this episode has some great advice to help you address them with confidence.Tami-Jo Richter has been the Principal of Doherty’s Creek P-9 College in Truganina for 5 years.She explains what research you should do before applying to a school. We also discuss tips for during the interview, including how to REALLY answer the questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you need to know when applying to a Catholic school

What you need to know when applying to a Catholic school

What you need to know when applying to a Catholic schoolDo you know what’s required to win a job in the Catholic sector? What about RE accreditation - are you ineligible if you don’t have it? In this episode, I’m joined by Jacinta Sheridan, Deputy Principal and Head of Campus at St Francis Xavier College in Officer.In addition to RE accreditation, we discuss Jacinta’s top tips for cover letters and interviews, including how to get the most from asking for feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Launch into Teaching

Welcome to Launch into Teaching

Launch into Teaching is for new and early-career teachers who want to become the next generation of outstanding practitioners. This isn’t a podcast about planning lessons, setting up a classroom or writing school reports. It’s about understanding the bigger picture of how schools work and exploring what makes a great teacher and colleague. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.