Teach For Australia

🔄 In a full circle moment, Rayanne Chebbou has gone from being taught by TFA teachers in high school to becoming one herself.

She is committed to creating a safe and supportive space for her students – and strives to embody the approachability and willingness to help that she admired in her own TFA teachers.

You might recognise TFA teacher Dev Tiwari – he joined us to celebrate our 15th anniversary at Parliament House in Canberra recently.

Teach For Australia was established 15 years ago to help tackle educational inequity – and Dev’s dedication to this mission was influenced by his own educational experiences.

Fast forward to today, and Dev is an award-winning teacher who has contributed to improving students’ writing self-efficacy by 80% and grades by 60% ✍️

Amy Blitvich worked in industrial relations before she felt the pull of her family legacy – both her parents and her grandmother were teachers.

She says Teach For Australia’s program prepared her for her career in education in a way that traditional pathways do not.

Being a teacher allows her to make a tangible impact on her students – and if she has made it better for at least one child, she considers her job well done.

“It’s all about that ‘oh I finally get it’ moment, making students feel more comfortable doing their revision by having access to resources that support them to complete year 11 and 12. My hope – and I think this is the hope of every teacher – is that students leave school ready to enter the workforce in whatever capacity they choose, whether that’s as a doctor, teacher, plumber, hairdresser, or even a farmer. Whatever it is, I hope they have the opportunity to study those subjects and have the support to achieve their chosen path – whatever that path may be.” Louise Hobbs, TFA Alum.

We’re thrilled to celebrate three of our outstanding Alumni who have been honoured with the prestigious Commonwealth Bank Teach Awards in the Early Career Teaching Category.

George Allen, Head of Science and High Abilities Co-Ordinator at Cobram Secondary College, Victoria. Louise Hobbs, Agriculture and Business Management Teacher at Goroke P-12 College, Victoria. Dev Tiwari, Assistant Principal of Katherine High School, Northern Territory. These awards run in partnership with Schools Plus supported by Salesforce, recognise 10 teachers for their remarkable leadership and innovation in their first five years in the profession. Congratulations – your dedication and passion are truly inspiring!

We’re strengthening the leadership pipeline in regional and remote schools.

As our latest report card shows – these school leaders share our vision of educational equity.

After 15 years of impact, the results are in.

Our latest report card is here 📝

Last week, we took a delegation of our dedicated teachers, inspiring leaders, and two enthusiastic students from a partner school to Parliament House in Canberra in honour of our 15th anniversary.

Over two days, our delegation met with a number of supportive MPs, senators, and ministers from right across the political spectrum, including Jason Clare MP, the Minister for Education.

As Dev Tiwari, Assistant Principal at Katherine High School & TFA Alum (Cohort 2020), eloquently said: “Teach For Australia cultivates the moral purpose and an unrelenting focus on the belief that any student can achieve - you should never underestimate what a year seven student can put on paper. Katherine High School is a testament to this. TFA has been the engine room of transformation at the school, lowering suspension numbers and supporting more young people in class. We're now on path to have our largest ever graduating cohort of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.”

We're indebted to all our teachers, leaders, and partner schools who have been a part of this journey – TFA Alumni, Dev Tiwari, Lachlan Yeates Kvitka Becker Rayanne Chebbou Amy Blitvich, Will Lutwyche, Dan Carr, Ben Duggan, Amy Haywood, TFA Associate, Damien Viney and TFA partner school principal, Emma Walker from Lynwood Senior High School. The dedication and passion of our teachers and partner schools are the driving force behind our success and this delegation is just the tip of the iceberg. A special shout out to year 11 students, Angus and Taylar who are taught by a number of TFA Alumni at one of our long-term partner schools, Cobram Secondary College.

Here’s to many more years of making an impact for educational equity!

Senator Anthony Chisholm Senator Sarah Henderson Luke Gosling MP

It was a privilege having Senator the Hon. Anthony Chisholm attend our 15th anniversary celebration!

We were delighted to celebrate our 15th anniversary at Parliament House at Canberra last night, marking 15 years of impact for educational equity. A special thank you to Luke Gosling MP, Member for Solomon, for hosting the event.

It was an honour to have a delegation of TFA teachers, leaders and students join us, showcasing our achievements placing exceptional educators in schools serving communities experiencing disadvantage and those in regional, rural and remote areas.

We were also privileged to hear from the Assistant Minister for Education, Senator the Hon Senator Anthony Chisholm and Shadow Minister for Education, Senator the Hon Senator Sarah Henderson

Thank you for making our 15th celebration so special. Together we’re creating an Australia where education gives every child greater choice for their future.

[1] The TFA contingent with Mr Luke Gosling OAM
[2] Shadow Minister for Education, Senator the Hon Sarah Henderson with CEO Melodie Potts Rosevear, TFA students Taylar and Angus and Assistant Minister for Education, the Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm
[3] CEO Melodie Potts Rosevear's speech
[4] Mr Luke Gosling's speech
[5] Emcee Damien Viney, Cohort 2024
[6] Mr Luke Gosling with TFA Alumni Kvitka Becker and Dev Tiwari

⭐️ 15 years of impact for educational equity⭐️

Teach For Australia was founded in 2009 with the belief that EVERY child deserves an education that gives them greater choice for their future.

So, how have we done?

We recruit and develop teachers – so we felt it’s only fitting we review our progress with a report card.

We've extended the deadline to apply for our Leadership Development Program to this Friday.

Are you the future changemaker we're looking for? Don't wait! Apply at https://bit.ly/4dIbilY

Don't miss tomorrow's webinar celebrating National Science Week and the science teachers inspiring the next generation of innovators! Hear from a panel of past and present science teachers as well as special guests from In2science, who will share their personal journeys and the profound impact that teaching science as part of the Leadership Development Program has had on their careers, lives and students.

Register at https://bit.ly/3LVmrUm

Celebrate National Science Week and the science teachers inspiring the next generation of innovators with us! Our next webinar will feature a panel of past and present science teachers as well as special guests from In2science, who will share their personal journeys and the profound impact that teaching science as part of the Leadership Development Program has had on their careers, lives and students.

Register at https://bit.ly/3LVmrUm

An impactful career, community and connection, coaching and personal growth – our Leadership Development Program has it all!

Only 5 days left to apply to join Cohort 2025! Don't wait, apply now at https://bit.ly/4djXvSh

Join us for an informal chat this Friday at St Brew Collins, Docklands. Our recruiters will hold an open space for you to ask any questions you may have or chat through what's on your mind. Register now at https://bit.ly/3ycP3VZ

Did you know our program starts as early as October?

While you won’t start your new teaching career until Term 1 the following year, before then you will:

✅ Complete around 20% of your Masters coursework
✅ Come together with your cohort
✅ Undertake a 10-day practicum at a school

Apply as soon as you can, so you have plenty of time to prepare! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wghtro

Jonelle is one of our Teaching and Leadership Coaches providing one-on-one coaching and support to program participants. This includes English teacher Oliver, who was searching for ways to connect to his new community and his new role teaching English in East Arnhem Land.

“In our coaching conversations we spoke a lot about values and strengths, and the pockets of hope. That even the smallest actions in the classroom can merely be seeds that are planted for young people that we might not see grow until much later,” Jonelle said.

With the support of Jonelle's coaching, Oliver has built trust and incorporated his passion for English writing into his lessons. Read the full article at https://bit.ly/4bHJz3k

Once you're offered a place in our teaching pathway, it's time to start planning your new adventure!

Swipe through to find out what happens next ➡️ Find out more about how to prepare for the start of the Leadership Development Program at https://bit.ly/3L9z0LF