How undergraduate employment-based programs work
You could complete a bachelor of secondary or specialist education in 4-4.5 years with the support of:
- paid employment in a government school while you study
- a government-funded scholarship of $30,000, and
- additional scholarships are available for First Nations people
La Trobe University and Federation University Australia will deliver these programs in 2025, providing the opportunity for people in targeted regional areas who have existing relationships with Victorian government secondary or specialist schools to upskill and obtain teaching qualifications.
Eligibility
To be eligible for these programs, you must:
- currently be employed as an education support staff member in a Victorian Government Secondary or Specialist School
- be embedded in a school community
- be endorsed by a Victorian Government Secondary or Specialist School (Principal endorsement to support you during the program)
Each higher education provider will have their requirements for admission.
Selection is based on:
- merit
- specific rural & regional location
- availability of places in the course
Priority applications
Priority will be given to participants in specific subject areas including:
- core secondary subjects such as English, Maths, Science
- special education and inclusive education
These will vary between the higher education providers and are subject to their own entry requirements.
Program inclusions and course structure
Year one
You will complete a pathway program while working as an education support staff member in a government school and receive a scholarship in fortnightly instalments.
Years two and three
You will commence your Bachelor of Secondary Education while continuing to work as an education support staff member and continue to receive a scholarship in fortnightly instalments.
Year four
Your employment will transition to a paraprofessional with a Permission to Teach (PTT) registration while you complete the final year of the degree.
Available undergraduate programs
How to apply
Each higher education provider will have their individual requirements for admission. For enquiries about applying, get in touch with the provider contacts listed above.
Contact us
For enquiries about individual courses, please get in touch with the providers above.
For more information and enquiries about government incentives, please email us: teach.today.teach.tomorrow@education.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window)
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