Year one: From pre-service to early-career teacher

The move from being a pre-service to an early-career teacher can be exciting, overwhelming, rewarding and confronting, all at once. Parris Smith has recently completed her first year in the classroom and helps answer the core question for today's episode: "How can beginning teachers sucessfully transition from pre-service teacher to early-career teacher?"---After listening to this episode, start here:My Teaching Advice (AITSL)https://www.aitsl.edu.au/teach/improve-practice/start-your-career/my-teaching-advice-overview A free online platform that connects beginning teachers with experienced teachers for real-time, one-on-one advice. You can ask specific questions about your context (e.g. behaviour, planning, workload), get matched with a suitable mentor.Starter pack of articles for new teachers (Edutopia)https://www.edutopia.org/package/edutopia-resources-new-teachers/A curated collection of articles and videos covering classroom management, routines, relationships and working with parents. A useful ‘go-to’ hub you can return to throughout the year when you need practical strategies. Try this tomorrowEssential strategies for success as a first-year teacher (SOS Teacher Agency)https://www.sosagency.com.au/essential-strategies-for-success-as-a-first-year-teacher-in-australia/ A practical article with simple strategies for managing the transition into teaching, including staying reflective, seeking support early and avoiding isolation.  Curriculum resources (NSW Dept of Education)https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculumA comprehensive hub of curriculum and teaching resources across K–12. Click on your teaching area under ‘Key learning areas’ then ‘Resources’ to access a range of resource catalogues.If you want to go deeperAITSL High quality professional learning toolkithttps://www.aitsl.edu.au/teach/improve-practice/high-quality-professional-learning-toolkitHelps you choose PD that actually improves your teaching.Download the AITSL My Induction Apphttps://www.aitsl.edu.au/tools-resources/resource/my-induction-app A practical, on-the-go support tool for early career teachers. Includes curated resources, videos, tips and advice for common classroom challenges, as well as a wellbeing tracker to help you monitor stress and confidence over time.