10 episodes

Launch into Teaching is for new and early-career teachers who want to become the next generation of outstanding practitioners. This isn’t a podcast about planning lessons, setting up a classroom or writing school reports. It’s about understanding the bigger picture of how schools work and exploring what makes a great teacher and colleague. 


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Launch into Teaching Julia Padgett

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Launch into Teaching is for new and early-career teachers who want to become the next generation of outstanding practitioners. This isn’t a podcast about planning lessons, setting up a classroom or writing school reports. It’s about understanding the bigger picture of how schools work and exploring what makes a great teacher and colleague. 


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    Emma - What I learned about student engagement and wellbeing in my first three years

    Emma - What I learned about student engagement and wellbeing in my first three years

    In this episode, I speak to Emma, who has been teaching for three years and is moving into a leadership role in 2024.
     
    We talk about the best professional development she has undertaken and how she has developed her approach to student engagement and wellbeing.


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    • 29 min
    Little bumps in the road (Part 2)

    Little bumps in the road (Part 2)

    Launch into the year with confidence - how to navigate your new school journey.
    In this episode, I share some further thoughts on the little bumps in the road that might pop up during the first few terms and explain how you can overcome them.


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    • 25 min
    What I learned: A graduate reflects on her first year as a teacher

    What I learned: A graduate reflects on her first year as a teacher

    In this episode, I speak to Gabby, who has just completed her first full year of teaching. 
    We talk about the challenges she faced and how she overcame them. These include managing behaviour, learning new content and navigating the work/life balance. 


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    • 31 min
    Little bumps in the road (Part 1)

    Little bumps in the road (Part 1)

    Launch into the year with confidence - how to navigate your new school journey.
    In this episode, I share some thoughts on the little bumps in the road that might pop up during the first few terms and explain how you can overcome them.
     


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    • 20 min
    Season 2 introduction

    Season 2 introduction

    The second season of Launch into Teaching is dedicated to what you need to consider when starting at a new school. 
    I’ll be speaking with new and early-career teachers about their experiences of starting out and the lessons they learned along the way. Plus, I’ll share some thoughts on the little bumps in the road that might pop up during those first few terms and explain how you can overcome them. 


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    • 2 min
    What you need to know when applying to a Regional school

    What you need to know when applying to a Regional school

    Are you thinking you might like to teach at a regional school?
    Hear from Michael Horne, Principal of Hamilton and Alexandra College - an ELC to Year 12 day and boarding school - about what you should know in order to make an informed decision.
    Michael discusses how to manage the transition to a regional area, the benefits of joining a small community and what the student experience is like at a boarding school.
    For early- to mid-career teachers, we chat about the leadership opportunities that can exist in regional schools.


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    • 22 min

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