We offer a range of professional development programs for early childhood educators and teachers, no matter their career stage.
Please share these coaching opportunities, designed to help build strong and long-lasting careers, with all early childhood teachers and educators at your services.
Early career teachers and educators
The End-to-End Career Supports Coaching Program is a great option for early career teachers and diploma-qualified educators in their first 2 years of practice. This program enables participants to receive up to 9.5 hours of tailored coaching from experienced early childhood coaches.
The independent coaches are seasoned professionals with more than 5 years of experience in the teaching profession. They’ll bring a wealth of practical knowledge and actionable strategies to support you in your professional journey.
Additionally, diploma-qualified educators who are undertaking coaching will be eligible to access Beginning Teacher Conferences in 2025, as well as an End-to-End Alumni Conference at the end of the year.
Service leaders supporting this program will benefit from:
- improved staff retention and job satisfaction (NQS 4)
- enhanced staff expertise and confidence in leading kindergarten programs, leading to better child learning outcomes (NQS 1)
- cultivation of a learning culture within the workplace, fostering continuous development (NQS 4)
- increased organisational credibility, establishing the service as a leader in delivering high-quality education (NQS 7).
Find out more
To register your interest, refer to About the End-to-End Career Supports Coaching Program webpage.
Experienced teachers and educators
A coaching service, fully funded by the Victorian Government, is available for experienced teachers and educators returning to or joining the Victorian early childhood education sector.
The Coaching for Returning Teachers and Educators Program, delivered in partnership with Gowrie Victoria, is designed to support experienced early childhood teachers and educators who are:
- joining the Victorian early childhood sector from interstate or overseas
- returning to the sector after extended leave
- transitioning from working in schools.
How it works
The wraparound support includes up to 20 hours of individualised coaching, delivered flexibly with both face-to-face and online coaching sessions available.
Gowrie Victoria’s experienced coaches help participants to:
- familiarise themselves with Victorian programs, reforms and frameworks (including the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework)
- connect with local networks and supports
- build their confidence and a stronger sense of professional identity.
Visit the Coaching for Returning Teachers and Educators Program webpage to view case study videos, learn more about the program and express your interest in accessing this free service.
Find out more
For more information, contact Gowrie Victoria on:
- phone: 03 8624 1077
- email: coaching@gowrievictoria.org.au
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