Principal's+Perspective

SUPORTING GRDUATE TEACHERS ****  WHAT’S THE BEST WAY? A Principal's Perspective ** **__ Secondary School Principal's Response __** (Identity withheld for confidentiality purposes.) 1.  **What do you look for in a graduate teacher when you are looking to employ them**? · Enthusiasum · Passion · Flexibility · Willingness to learn and take on new things

· They have no bad habits and have a fresh approach. · They are usually youthful. · There needs to be a strong induction and mentoring program in place. · They need ongoing support.
 * 2.  **** What unique needs are presented by employing graduate teachers? **

· Work load – Rounds are often not a true indication of a real workload. · Sickness – They tend to pick up a number of ‘bugs’. · Ensuring they are supported. · VIT Registration – too time consuming and they have enough to do and learn.
 * 3.  **** What problems, stressors and difficulties do you see graduate teachers having in their first few years of teaching? **

· Mentoring Program. · Professional Learning Teams. · New Teachers Support Group. · Reduction in workload.
 * 4.  **** What programs and support do you have in place currently at your school for graduates? **

<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Positive/ Constructive Feedback <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Support <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Professional Development <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· New Opportunities
 * 5.  **** What do you think is important to take into consideration when supporting a graduate teacher in their first few years of teaching? **

<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Professional Development including: <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">Ø Classroom Management, <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">Ø Leagal Rights and Responsibilities <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">Ø Mandatory Reporting <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">Ø VIT Folio/ Registration and Support <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">Ø Information on how the structure of DEECD all works.
 * 6.  **** What professional development and support activities would you like to see offered and find beneficial for graduates from a network level? **

__**Primary School Principal Resonse**__ (Identity withheld for confidentiality purposes.) 1.  What do you look for in a graduate teacher when you are looking to employ them? 2.  What unique needs are presented by employing graduate teachers? <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· High level of induction <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Strong support through peer mentoring and coaching support <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Deep understanding from mentors of VIT processes <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Finding effective ways to quickly involve them in strong team processes
 * Deep understanding of learning
 * High ranking report on teaching rounds
 * Working understanding of Inquiry Learning and evidence of using the approach
 * “Value added” skills to support co-curricula program
 * “Best fit” selection to support ongoing development of the school learning culture

3.  What problems, stressors and difficulties do you see graduate teachers having in their first few years of teaching? <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Classroom management and getting to produce rigour and depth in student learning as early as possible <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Management of time <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Deep understanding of learning and teaching <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· The role and importance of both summative and formative assessment

4.  What programs and support do you have in place currently at your school for graduates? 5.  What do you think is important to take into consideration when supporting a graduate teacher in their first few years of teaching? 6.  What professional development and support activities would you like to see offered and find beneficial for graduates from a network level?
 * Team Support
 * Whole school weekly professional development
 * Mentoring
 * Peer Observation and Coaching
 * See answers 1 to 4
 * Observation of fellow graduate classes
 * Time allocated for PoLT and E5 understanding and implementation
 * After school twilight session to support with “just in time” issues raised by graduates
 * Combined approach to VIT processes