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Ready to make a real impact?

Come and teach with us to make a difference in the classroom from day one. Help fight educational inequity.

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Round 2 applications for the Leadership Development Program are now open and will close on the 19th of June.

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WHY TEACH WITH US?

Ready to change lives? Start here.

For over 12 years, Teach for Australia has offered its Leadership Development Program for one simple reason – to develop future educators and leaders to give students the knowledge, skills and confidence to be the best they can be. And we can only do it thanks to extraordinary people like you. The good news is, you’ll also benefit from day one with:
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An immediate teaching role where you have an impact from day one
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A full salary with great benefits as you learn
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On-the-job learning leading to your Master’s degree in 2 years
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One-to-one support from exceptional leaders
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THE DIFFERENCE IS YOU

We only make a difference because you do

By working with Teach for Australia, you’ll be creating the change you want to see in the world – addressing social injustice around educational inequity, while inspiring the next generation of students.

Teach For Australia has driven development programs for teachers, school leaders, and mentors who can give the students the knowledge, skills, and confidence to go further, faster thanks to:

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Dedicated to improving education

Partner schools – and growing

Exceptional teachers trained, placed, and making a difference

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EDUCATION INEQUITY IN AUSTRALIA IS REAL

Where you live shouldn’t dictate your future

In Australia, the postcode that you’re born in can radically impact your future. We want to change that forever. Enter a postcode below to see how it ranks for education opportunities and inequity.
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Research shows your postcode enjoys educational equity than most.

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A CAREER PATH UNLIKE ANY OTHER

Choose your teaching career path

Make a one-time difference now, or choose a new career pathway
  • Our Flagship program

Leadership Development Program

Lead and teach from day one through the Teach For Australia Leadership Development Program. Challenge yourself to break the cycle of educational inequity, all while earning your Master’s.
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Future Leaders Program

Develop your leadership skills, confidence and potential with Teach For Australia’s Future Leaders Program.
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Immediate Impact Network

Not graduating or eligible for the Leadership Development Program yet? Build your skills and make an impact now with opportunities through our Immediate Impact Network.
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A GREAT TEACHER IS LIFE CHANGING

Just 15, but already 3 years behind

By age 15, children from low socioeconomic households are on average three years behind in school than their peers from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. And sometimes they never get the opportunity to catch up at all. We want to change that.

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BECOME A TFA PARTNER SCHOOL

We want to hear from your school

We’d love your school to partner with us and help fight educational inequity. When you hire a TFA teacher, (called an Associate) they come with subject area expertise, exceptional leadership qualities, an innovation mindset, and genuine enthusiasm, to help to make a positive impact on your students – and your school.

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HELP SHARE OUR VISION

Learn more about the impact we create

Despite our prosperity and our positioning as a place where everyone has a ‘fair go’, it’s a sad fact that Australia has one of the most inequitable education systems in the developed world. Here you can learn more about what’s happening – and why.

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Educational Inequity
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Impact reports
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