School-based Teacher Education Program
Full-time TemporaryCloses: 18 November 2024Classification: School Assistant 2/3
Position No: 00123, several
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 November 2024
Contact Officer: University of Canberra Future Student team on ****** or 1800 864 226
Details: UC STEP – earn and learn on your pathway to become a teacher
If you have a degree and are considering a career switch to teaching, the UC School-based Teacher Education Program (STEP) will provide financial assistance to help you earn while you learn and fast-track you into an ACT public school classroom.
The ACT Education Directorate has partnered with the University of Canberra to deliver a new employment-based pathway program into teaching called the School-based Teacher Education Program or UC STEP.
The program supports those seeking a mid-career change into teaching by undertaking a Masters of Primary or Masters of Secondary Teaching. Financial supports ensure you can focus on your studies, earn money working in an ACT public school, and includes a $20,000 scholarship.
The Master of Teaching under UC STEP will be delivered using a combination of flexible on-campus and online study designed to enable employment alongside study.
Through UC STEP, you'll be employed part-time as a Learning Support Assistant from day one, and as a teacher under a Permit to Teach in your second year, all while undertaking a Master of Primary Teaching or Master of Secondary Teaching with UC.
You will also benefit from a $20,000 scholarship and have access to UC's experienced mentors and coaches who will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in the classroom.
Your expected employment salaries are:
Part-time (2 days a week)Plus a $20,000 scholarshipYear 2: Permit to Teach (PTT):
Part-time equivalent (4 days a week)About the ACT Education Directorate: We believe in the life-changing impact of education. We are guided by the Future of Education Strategy, where our students are central to everything we do. The growing ACT public education system educates more than 50,000 students across 92 public schools, from early childhood to college.
Take advantage of this ideal opportunity to fast-track your teaching career and gain invaluable classroom experience while studying for your Masters of Primary or Masters of Secondary Teaching.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: To be eligible to study a Master of Teaching under UC STEP, you will need to have the following:
An undergraduate degree that aligns with the eight key curriculum areas in the Australian Curriculum: English; Mathematics; Science; Humanities and Social Sciences; The Arts; Technologies; Health and Physical Education; as well as Languages. We encourage applicants with backgrounds in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or foreign languages.You should have the capacity to balance part-time employment as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or a teacher with your academic commitments during the program.Applicants must demonstrate a passion for education and a desire to make a positive impact on students' lives. A personal statement outlining your motivation for entering the teaching profession will be required as part of the application.In your second year, you progress to teaching under a Permit to Teach (PTT). You must meet the ACT Education Directorate's requirements for this, which include a satisfactory background check and appropriate professional readiness for the classroom.How to Apply: Applications are completed online via the University of Canberra website. You'll need to submit proof of qualifications, a personal statement, and any required documentation before the deadline.
Applications for UC STEP for Semester 1, 2025 close at 5:00 pm Monday 18 November.
The ACT Public Service is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are made under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and are made on the basis that you satisfy all relevant pre-employment checks. All new ACTPS employees must complete pre-employment checks before starting employment and hold Working with Vulnerable People Registration Mandatory (relevant for Year 1 of UC STEP) and TQI Registration to Teach in the ACT (relevant for Year 2 of UC STEP).
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
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