Professional Knowledge

Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
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1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
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1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
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1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
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1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
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1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
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1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
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2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
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2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
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2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
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2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
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2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
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2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
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3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
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3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
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3.3Useteachingstrategies
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3.4Selectanduseresources
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3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
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3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
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3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
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4.1Supportstudentparticipation
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4.2Manageclassroomactivities
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4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
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4.4Maintainstudentsafety
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4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
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5.1Assessstudentlearning
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5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
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5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
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5.4Interpretstudentdata
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5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
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6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
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6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
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6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
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6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
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7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
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7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
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7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
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7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
1
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
2
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
3
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
4
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
5
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
6
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
7
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
8
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
9
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
10
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
11
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
12
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
13
Professional Knowledge
Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents
Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn
Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds
Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents
Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities
Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability
Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea
Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation
Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting
Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians
Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies
Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)
Professional Practice
Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals
Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms
Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies
Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources
Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication
Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms
Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess
Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation
Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour
Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically
Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning
Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements
Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata
Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement
Professional Engagement
Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds
Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice
Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning
Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities
Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements
Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers
Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,social
andintellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsto
improvestudentlearning.
Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuit
thephysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Leadcolleaguestoselect
anddevelopteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentlearningusing
knowledgeofthephysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearch
intohowstudentslearnand
theimplicationsforteaching.
Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.
Expandunderstandingof
howstudentslearnusing
researchandworkplace
knowledge.
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge
abouthowstudentslearn.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthatare
responsivetothelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffectiveteaching
strategiesthataddressthe
learningstrengthsandneeds
ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeetthe
needsofstudentswith
diverselinguistic,cultural,
religiousandsocioeconomic
backgrounds.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoftheimpact
ofculture,culturalidentity
andlinguisticbackgroundon
theeducationofstudents
fromAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderbackgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundandhistoriesof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsby
engagingincollaborative
relationshipswithcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Developteachingactivities
thatincorporate
differentiatedstrategiesto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,
thataredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingoflegislative
requirementsandteaching
strategiesthatsupport
participationandlearningof
studentswithdisability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disabilityandaddress
relevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteachingprograms
thatsupporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthereview
ofschoolpoliciestosupport
theengagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiesto
developandimplement
engaginglearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeof
contentandteaching
strategiesanddemonstrate
exemplaryteachingof
subjectsusingeffective,
researchbasedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.
Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionand
organisationofcontentand
deliveryoflearningand
teachingprograms.
Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledge
andunderstandingof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledge
ofcurriculum,assessment
andreportingrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
opportunitiesforstudentsto
developunderstandingof
andrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesandtheir
applicationinteaching
areas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiesto
supportstudentsliteracy
andnumeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschool
toimprovestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeand
studentdata.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICTto
expandcurriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICT
intolearningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithintheschool
toselectanduseICTwith
effectiveteachingstrategies
toexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudentsof
varyingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challengingand
achievablelearninggoalsfor
allstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheireducation.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeofstudent
learning,contentand
effectiveteachingstrategies.
Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateandmodify
learningandteaching
programstocreate
productivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Includearangeofteaching
strategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeofa
rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
Selectand/orcreateanduse
arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.
Assistcolleaguestocreate,
selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsintheir
learning.
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondtheschool.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudent
engagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborative
strategiesandcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramsto
improvestudentlearning.
Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudentsand
studentassessmentdata,to
informplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,
knowledgeofcurriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,curriculum
documents,teaching
practicesandfeedbackfrom
parents/carers,students
andcolleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describeabroadrangeof
strategiesforinvolving
parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.
Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildren
andbroaderschoolpriorities
andactivities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudent
participationand
engagementinclassroom
activities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusive
strategiesthatengageand
supportallstudents.
Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploringnew
approachestoengageand
supportallstudents.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroom
activitiesandprovideclear
directions.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwherestudent
timeisspentonlearning
tasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.
Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishing
andnegotiatingclear
expectationswithstudents
andaddressdiscipline
issuespromptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroadentheir
rangeofstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.
Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
implementingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,curriculum
andlegislativerequirements
toensurestudentwellbeing
andsafety.
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpolicies
andsafeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirementsand
assistcolleaguestoupdate
theirpractices.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethicaluse
ofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,formative
andsummativeapproaches
toassessstudentlearning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.
Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdatato
diagnoselearningneeds,
complyingwithcurriculum,
systemand/orschool
assessmentrequirements
andusingarangeof
assessmentstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofprovidingtimely
andappropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargetedfeedback
basedoninformedand
timelyjudgementsofeach
studentscurrentneedsin
ordertoprogresslearning.
Modelexemplarypractice
andinitiateprogramsto
supportcolleaguesin
applyingarangeoftimely,
effectiveandappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofassessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Understandandparticipate
inassessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.
Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternaland
externalstudent
assessmentsforevaluating
learningandteaching,
identifyinginterventionsand
modifyingteachingpractice.
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstrateunderstanding
ofarangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsof
studentachievement.
Reportclearly,accurately
andrespectfullytostudents
andparents/carersabout
studentachievement,
makinguseofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
learningandachievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingandaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyand
planprofessionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopmentgoals
andpreserviceteachersto
improveclassroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandlead
thedevelopmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprogramsthat
addresstheprofessional
learningneedsofcolleagues
andpreserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessingand
critiquingrelevantresearch,
engageinhighquality
targetedopportunitiesto
improvepracticeandoffer
qualityplacementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesand
placementsforpreservice
teachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussions
withcolleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformed
byfeedback,analysisof
currentresearchand
practicetoimprovethe
educationaloutcomesof
students.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearningandthe
implicationsforimproved
studentlearning.
Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.
Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessional
learningactivitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandandapplythe
keyprinciplesdescribedin
codesofethicsandconduct
fortheteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsandexercise
soundjudgementinall
schoolandcommunity
contexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrative
andorganisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.
Understandtheimplications
ofandcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,administrative,
andorganisational
requirements,policiesand
processes.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingof
existingandnewlegislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professionalresponsibilities.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,
sensitivelyandconfidentially
withparents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentatives
inbroadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.
Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworks
andforumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinks
withthewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.
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