Supervising teachers
Supporting and guiding pre-service teachers strengthens our profession and is critical to creating the dynamic and inspirational teachers of tomorrow.
Great teachers have the qualities to support pre-service teachers undertaking their professional experience placements.
Great teachers:
- know the content of the subjects they teach and have a deep understanding of how learning happens
- are role models of learning
- are also those with the personal attributes, dispositions and values that engage students and inspire them to learn and achieve.
What have previous supervising teachers said?
I find the experience incredibly rewarding and I always come away from the experience having learned about my own teaching practice ... Being part of the training of pre-service teachers is valuable to existing teachers - enabling relfection of practice and collegial discussion with new practitioners.
Why be a supervising teacher?
- Have a positive impact on another person's career
- Reflect on your own practice
- Learn from future members of the profession
- Develop interpersonal, leadership and management skills
- Expand professional networks and relationships
- Enjoy personal satisfaction through supporting the development of others
How do I become a supervising teacher?
To become a supervising teacher, discuss with your school professional experience coordinator and visit the requirements to become a supervising teacher for more details.