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Additional information for Early Childhood
These guides provide additional support for early childhood Mentor Teachers and Pre-service Teachers for completing documentation and understanding requirements during placement.
- Birth-2 years (TEAC7104) Professional Experience Guide
- 3-5 years (TEAC7103) Professional Experience Guide
- 3-5 years (TEAC7103) Professional Experience Feedback Booklet Spring 2023
Teaching Performance Assessment
The Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) is a requirement for all final placements. It allows students to showcase their complete competency in the classroom and illustrate their ability to utilise evidence of student learning during their Professional Experience.
Details about the TPA which must be completed by the pre-service teacher after their final school professional experience placement can be found here.
An overview of the TPA for schools can be found on the AITSL website. Click here for more details.
Professional Experience - Attendance Register
The mentor teacher is responsible for signing and dating the attendance register at the conclusion of each week. It is the pre-service teacher's responsibility to submit the attendance register, along with other report documentation, at the end of the professional experience. Click here to access a copy of the student's attendance register.
Interim Report for Primary and Secondary - TEAC7106 (K to 6), TEAC7154 (Professional Experience 1), and TEAC7155 (Professional Experience 2)
Interim reports must be completed by the end of Week 3. A copy of the Final Report will be sent to your Schools Professional Experience Coordinator during the final week of the pre-service teacher's placement.
After completing the interim report, please share a copy with the Pre-service Teacher, who is required to submit it to their University Advisor. You can access the interim report here.
Waiver of Appendix B – NESA Professional Experience Policy- Information for Schools
With an approved Application for a Waiver of Appendix B of the NESA Professional Experience Policy conditionally accredited Initial Teacher Education students, who meet the requirements of the waiver, can continue their employment including receiving payment/wages while undertaking their final placement in a school where they are employed.
Key Details:
- An approved application allows Pre-service teacher to continue their employment, including receiving payment, during their final placement in your school.
- This waiver is designed to address disruptions experienced by schools and supports curriculum continuity.
Conditions for Applying:
- The pre-service teacher has successfully completed a satisfactory placement in at least one other school before their current location, meeting the requirement of placement in two schools.
- Support from the Principal or delegate of your school for retaining the pre-service teacher in the interest of curriculum continuity.
- Assurance from the placement school to maintain independent and impartial assessment principles and practices for the pre-service teacher on their placement.
- Pre-service teachers are expected to meet all the requirements of their Teaching Performance Assessment in the school where they are employed.
To understand more about the principles for the employment of Conditionally Accredited Teachers, please click here.
For information on eligibility and our application process for a Waiver of Appendix B of the NESA Professional Experience Policy, please click here.
Application Details:
Pre- service teachers must submit their application for a waiver of Appendix B by Friday, 22 March 2024.
WSU Student Support Services
Personal or family situations can affect a student during their Professional Experience. If a student discloses a concerning situation to you in confidence, please remind them that WSU provides free and confidential support services for all students. Click here for the complete list and to schedule an appointment.
Please click here for a list of support services available at WSU.
Pre-service Teacher requiring additional support or at-risk of failing process
The 'At Risk' Process is structured to offer support to pre-service teachers encountering difficulties in meeting the requirements of their professional experience. Further information about the process, including the necessary forms, is provided below:
Professional Experience At Risk Process Form
Professional Experience Calendar
Please click here for a copy of the 2024 Professional Experience Calendar.
Resources available for Mentor Teachers
Mentor teachers play a crucial role in supporting new educators as they navigate the early stages of their teaching careers. A key aspect of mentoring involves guiding pre-service teachers in applying new strategies in their classrooms, using the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers as a framework.
Resources are available to assist mentor teachers. To access more information and helpful materials, visit the NSW DoE Website.
Mentor teachers can enhance their supervisory skills for pre-service teachers by completing the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Supervising Preservice Teachers online professional learning program. Click here for more information.
Mentor Teachers in school settings are encouraged to use the 'Professional Experience – Evidence Guide for Supervising Teachers. Click here to access the evidence guide.
Supervising teachers in prior-to-school settings are advised to consult the guide designed for early childhood teachers. Click here for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Mentor Teachers
Access our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet designed to support Mentor Teachers assisting Western Sydney University Pre-Service Teachers during Professional Experience. Click here to review the FAQ sheet.
Recruit our students by listing your job opportunity.
We understand that sourcing talent can be challenging.
You can advertise employment opportunities to students on our jobs board free of charge.
Please include the following details in your advertisement:
- Job Title
- School Name and Location
- Role Summary
- How to Apply
- Application Closing Date
- Phone Number
- Email Address
To upload your job advertisement, please send an email with the above details to WSU Education Professional Experience Team at EduPEx@westernsydney.edu.au
Contact us
EduPEX@westernsydney.edu.au for all Professional Experience enquiries
Or call:
- Early Childhood 02 9772 6349 (Sharmaine Danby)
- Primary 02 9772 6663 (Daniel Macey)
- Secondary 02 9772 6119 (Rowa Omari)
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