Course summary
This course breaks down the difference between types of schools - public, private and Catholic - and see which one might suit you. We will also think about where, geographically, you might wish to teach and the pros and cons associated with different areas. It is timely to think about registration now, what you need to do to make that happen, and how to progress your registration. We give things to consider when applying for jobs, and those things to consider that don’t always come to mind at first. We will reflect on where you see yourself in the future and how to use what you have learned to get there.
You will learn:
- how to you decide where and when you work as a teacher
- how to apply for the jobs you want
- how to consider all of the elements that come with your choice of school
Course time:
About 30 to 45 minutes - perfect for after work or during a spare period. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.
Alignment to the Australian Professional Teacher Standards:
This course is mapped to the following Australian Professional Teacher Standards (AITSL). Your completion can be logged as elective PD hours with your state's teaching regulatory authority.
- 6.1.2 Identify and plan professional learning needs.
- 7.4.2 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities.
Certificate of completion:
You will get a Cool.org certificate when you finish to prove that you have completed this course. You can access this certificate (and your course progress!) anytime via your personal dashboard.
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Course Content
What To Think About When Applying For Jobs
Course Instructor
Your instructor Hayley, is an experienced Early Years Educator, Primary School Teacher, and Instructional Designer for Cool. She will be on hand to answer any questions you might have while undertaking this course.
This course has been designed in consultation with experts in education and wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I log this PD with my State's teaching authority?
Yes! Our courses are mapped to the Australian Professional Teacher Standards (AITSL), and your completion can be logged as elective PD hours with your state's teaching regulatory authority. To do this, grab your certificate of completion from your personal dashboard once the course is complete.
- 6.1.2 Identify and plan professional learning needs.
- 7.4.2 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities.
How long will this take to complete?
About 30 to 45 minutes - perfect for after work or during a spare period. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.
Will I get proof of completion?
You will get a Cool.org certificate when you finish to prove that you have completed this course. You can access this certificate (and your course progress!) anytime via your personal dashboard.
Is this course accredited?
While this course is not accredited by state teaching authorities, it is mapped to the national Professional Standards for Teachers. This means that you can log this course with your state regulatory authority as elective PD hours.
- 6.1.2 Identify and plan professional learning needs.
- 7.4.2 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities.
Who are the instructors?
This course is designed by Cool.org's team of education specialists, in consultation with teachers, principals, psychologists, counsellors, and scientists.
Our team continually reviews and refines our resources to align with changes to the Australian Curriculum and best educational practice, so you can be sure your learning is at the cutting edge of education theory.
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