This session gives you an overview of working within the Department of Education and looks at some of the support structures you can expect should you begin your career with DoE. There is quite a lot to take in, but Suzie King talks about those community things you need to be comfortable in your first teaching job.
For you, what are those essentials. What or who do you need to be near? What services or activities will you need to have access to? Over the next 6-12 months, you may be in a position where you will be offered a teaching position. What things will help you decide to take the job or not?
For me as a beginning teacher, a supportive environment is the most crucial aspect. A school that recognises that I am early in my career of teaching and that can offer me support in developing my practice, with a mentor available would be viewed favourably. A positive school environment (e.g. a school where all staff are supported) also plays a key part, although this can be quite a subjective object. It would be hard to know the school environment, until you started working at the school.
I’m glad to here that MPLT graduates can apply for lower highschool positions as well as primary positions.
Oh goodness me, hear, not here!
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