Primary Schools – the view from the Principals’ Office
Secondary to Primary: Making the Switch in Term 4 (Part 1)
In the first episode of our special three-part series, we focus on primary school environments and explore how secondary-trained CRTs can successfully branch out into primary classrooms—especially during Term 4 when secondary work naturally winds down.
Stepping into a primary school for the first time can feel like entering a whole new world, with different structures, expectations, and daily rhythms. To help you navigate this transition with confidence, we go straight to the top. In this opening episode, we sit down with both the Principal and Assistant Principal of a large metropolitan primary school to get the leadership perspective on what makes a relief teacher stand out, succeed, and get invited back.
In this episode, we explore the crucial routines, communication styles, and preparation habits that primary administrators value most.
Whether you are looking to fill your calendar later in the year or simply want to expand your teaching toolkit, this episode offers the high-level insights and reassurance you need to make the switch seamlessly.
Professional Development Opportunity
Professional learning may include:
•\tseminars, conferences, workshops and online learning
•\tcollegiate meetings and professional conversations focused on improving practice and outcomes for learners
•\tparticipation in education-related boards, committees or panels.
This episode focuses on:
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
This episode focuses on:
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
1.1 Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students
1.2 Understand how students learn
2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
2.5 Literacy and numeracy strategies
2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
3.4 Select and use resources
3.5 Use effective classroom communication
4.1 Support student participation
4.2 Manage classroom activities
4.3 Manage challenging behaviour
4.4 Maintain student safety
4.5 Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically
7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities
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