Professional Knowledge

Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea
1.1Physical,socialandintellectualdevelopmentandcharacteristicsofstudents

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsofstudents
andhowthesemayaffect
learning.

Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicstoimprove
studentlearning.

Selectfromaflexibleand
effectiverepertoireof
teachingstrategiestosuitthe
physical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.

Leadcolleaguestoselectand
developteachingstrategiesto
improvestudentlearning
usingknowledgeofthe
physical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.

Focusarea
1.2Understandhowstudentslearn

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofresearchinto
howstudentslearnandthe
implicationsforteaching.

Structureteachingprograms
usingresearchandcollegial
adviceabouthowstudents
learn.

Expandunderstandingofhow
studentslearnusingresearch
andworkplaceknowledge.

Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearchand
workplaceknowledgeabout
howstudentslearn.

Focusarea
1.3Studentswithdiverselinguistic,cultural,religiousandsocioeconomicbackgrounds

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,tomeettheneeds
ofstudentswithdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.

Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratebroad
knowledgeandunderstanding
oftheimpactofculture,
culturalidentityandlinguistic
backgroundontheeducation
ofstudentsfromAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
backgrounds.

Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguisticbackground
andhistoriesofAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
students.

Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.

Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsbyengaging
incollaborativerelationships
withcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.

Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities

Graduate
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Proficient

HighlyAccomplished
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Lead

studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.

studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.

ofstudentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.

experience,tomeettheneeds
ofstudentswithdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.

Focusarea
1.4StrategiesforteachingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstudents

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratebroad
knowledgeandunderstanding
oftheimpactofculture,
culturalidentityandlinguistic
backgroundontheeducation
ofstudentsfromAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
backgrounds.

Designandimplement
effectiveteachingstrategies
thatareresponsivetothe
localcommunityandcultural
setting,linguisticbackground
andhistoriesofAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
students.

Provideadviceandsupport
colleaguesinthe
implementationofeffective
teachingstrategiesfor
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofandsupport
fromcommunity
representatives.

Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsbyengaging
incollaborativerelationships
withcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.

Focusarea
1.5Differentiateteachingtomeetthespecificlearningneedsofstudentsacrossthefullrangeofabilities

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofstrategies
fordifferentiatingteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.

Developteachingactivities
thatincorporatedifferentiated
strategiestomeetthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.

Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,using
studentassessmentdata,that
aredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneedsof
studentsacrossthefullrange
ofabilities.

Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.

Focusarea
1.6Strategiestosupportfullparticipationofstudentswithdisability

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratebroad
knowledgeandunderstanding
oflegislativerequirements
andteachingstrategiesthat
supportparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disability.

Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthatsupport
theparticipationandlearning
ofstudentswithdisabilityand
addressrelevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.

Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialistknowledge,
andrelevantpolicyand
legislation,todevelop
teachingprogramsthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disability.

Initiateandleadthereviewof
schoolpoliciestosupportthe
engagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.

Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.

Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.

Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiestodevelop
andimplementengaging
learningandteaching
programs.

Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeofcontent
andteachingstrategiesand
demonstrateexemplary
teachingofsubjectsusing
effective,researchbased
learningandteaching
programs.

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation

Graduate

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Proficient

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andteachingstrategiesthat
supportparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disability.

ofstudentswithdisabilityand
addressrelevantpolicyand
legislativerequirements.

legislation,todevelop
teachingprogramsthat
supporttheparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disability.

participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.

Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea
2.1Contentandteachingstrategiesoftheteachingarea

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstrateknowledgeand
understandingofthe
concepts,substanceand
structureofthecontentand
teachingstrategiesofthe
teachingarea.

Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
areatodevelopengaging
teachingactivities.

Supportcolleaguesusing
currentandcomprehensive
knowledgeofcontentand
teachingstrategiestodevelop
andimplementengaging
learningandteaching
programs.

Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeofcontent
andteachingstrategiesand
demonstrateexemplary
teachingofsubjectsusing
effective,researchbased
learningandteaching
programs.

Focusarea
2.2Contentselectionandorganisation

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.

Organisecontentinto
coherent,wellsequenced
learningandteaching
programs.

Exhibitinnovativepracticein
theselectionandorganisation
ofcontentanddeliveryof
learningandteaching
programs.

Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.

Focusarea
2.3Curriculum,assessmentandreporting

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Usecurriculum,assessment
andreportingknowledgeto
designlearningsequences
andlessonplans.

Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusingknowledgeof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.

Supportcolleaguestoplan
andimplementlearningand
teachingprogramsusing
contemporaryknowledgeand
understandingofcurriculum,
assessmentandreporting
requirements.

Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledgeof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.

Focusarea
2.4UnderstandandrespectAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopletopromotereconciliationbetween
IndigenousandnonIndigenousAustralians

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,understanding
ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.

Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofandrespect
forAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderhistories,
culturesandlanguages.

Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofandrespect
forAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderhistories,
culturesandlanguages.

Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswithopportunities
forstudentstodevelop
understandingofandrespect
forAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderhistories,
culturesandlanguages.

Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Knowandunderstandliteracy

Applyknowledgeand
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understandingofeffective

Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching

Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching

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ofandrespectforAboriginal
andTorresStraitIslander
histories,culturesand
languages.

understandingofandrespect
forAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderhistories,
culturesandlanguages.

studentstodevelop
understandingofandrespect
forAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderhistories,
culturesandlanguages.

forstudentstodevelop
understandingofandrespect
forAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderhistories,
culturesandlanguages.

Focusarea
2.5Literacyandnumeracystrategies

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Knowandunderstandliteracy
andnumeracyteaching
strategiesandtheir
applicationinteachingareas.

Applyknowledgeand
understandingofeffective
teachingstrategiestosupport
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.

Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffectiveteaching
strategiestoimprove
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.

Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschoolto
improvestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeandstudent
data.

Focusarea
2.6InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Implementteachingstrategies
forusingICTtoexpand
curriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.

Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrateICTinto
learningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.

Modelhighlevelteaching
knowledgeandskillsand
workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.

Leadandsupportcolleagues
withintheschooltoselectand
useICTwitheffectiveteaching
strategiestoexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.

Professional Practice

Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals

Graduate

Proficient

Setlearninggoalsthat
Setexplicit,challengingand
provideachievablechallenges achievablelearninggoalsfor
forstudentsofvaryingabilities allstudents.
andcharacteristics.

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.

Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursuechallenging
goalsinallaspectsoftheir
education.

Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Planlessonsequencesusing
knowledgeofstudentlearning,
contentandeffectiveteaching
strategies.

Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.

Workwithcolleaguestoplan,
evaluateandmodifylearning
andteachingprogramsto
createproductivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.

Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheirlearning
andteachingprogramsto
developstudentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Includearangeofteaching
strategies.

Selectanduserelevant
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teachingstrategiestodevelop

Supportcolleaguestoselect
andapplyeffectiveteaching

Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand

Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies

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curriculumlearning
opportunitiesforstudents.

learningandteaching
programstomakeselected
contentrelevantand
meaningful.

workwithcolleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprovetheir
teachingpracticeandmake
contentrelevantand
meaningful.

useICTwitheffectiveteaching
strategiestoexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.

Professional Practice

Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea
3.1Establishchallenginglearninggoals

Graduate

Proficient

Setlearninggoalsthat
Setexplicit,challengingand
provideachievablechallenges achievablelearninggoalsfor
forstudentsofvaryingabilities allstudents.
andcharacteristics.

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforallstudents
bymodellingandsetting
challenginglearninggoals.

Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursuechallenging
goalsinallaspectsoftheir
education.

Focusarea
3.2Plan,structureandsequencelearningprograms

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Planlessonsequencesusing
knowledgeofstudentlearning,
contentandeffectiveteaching
strategies.

Planandimplementwell
structuredlearningand
teachingprogramsorlesson
sequencesthatengage
studentsandpromote
learning.

Workwithcolleaguestoplan,
evaluateandmodifylearning
andteachingprogramsto
createproductivelearning
environmentsthatengageall
students.

Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheirlearning
andteachingprogramsto
developstudentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Includearangeofteaching
strategies.

Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,problem
solvingandcriticaland
creativethinking.

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,to
engagestudentsintheir
learning.

Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteacherswithin
orbeyondtheschool.

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Useeffectiveverbalandnon
verbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
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understanding,participation,

Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbalandnon
verbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudents

Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborativestrategies

Focusarea
3.3Useteachingstrategies

Focusarea
3.4Selectanduseresources

Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication

Graduate
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
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supportstudentengagement.

rangeofresources,including
ICT,thatengagestudentsin
theirlearning.

arangeofresources,
includingICT,toengage
studentsintheirlearning.

selectanduseawiderange
ofresources,includingICT,to
engagestudentsintheir
learning.

leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteacherswithin
orbeyondtheschool.

Focusarea
3.5Useeffectiveclassroomcommunication

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communicationstrategiesto
supportstudentengagement.

Useeffectiveverbalandnon
verbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudent
understanding,participation,
engagementand
achievement.

Assistcolleaguestoselecta
widerangeofverbalandnon
verbalcommunication
strategiestosupportstudents
understanding,engagement
andachievement.

Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborativestrategies
andcontextualknowledgeto
supportstudents
understanding,engagement
andachievement.

Focusarea
3.6Evaluateandimproveteachingprograms

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategiesthat
canbeusedtoevaluate
teachingprogramstoimprove
studentlearning.

Evaluatepersonalteaching
andlearningprogramsusing
evidence,includingfeedback
fromstudentsandstudent
assessmentdata,toinform
planning.

Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteachingand
learningprogramsusing
studentfeedback,student
assessmentdata,knowledge
ofcurriculumandworkplace
practices.

Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidenceincluding:
studentassessmentdata,
curriculumdocuments,
teachingpracticesand
feedbackfromparents/
carers,studentsand
colleagues.

Focusarea
3.7Engageparents/carersintheeducativeprocess

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
educationoftheirchildrenand
broaderschoolprioritiesand
activities.

Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudentparticipation
andengagementinclassroom
activities.

Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.

Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusivestrategies
thatengageandsupportall
students.

Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironmentsacross
theschoolbyreviewing
inclusivestrategiesand
exploringnewapproachesto
engageandsupportall
students.

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities
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Graduate

Proficient

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parents/carersinthe
educativeprocess.

opportunitiesforparents/
carerstobeinvolvedintheir
childrenslearning.

contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobeinvolved
intheirchildrenslearning.

programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildrenand
broaderschoolprioritiesand
activities.

Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusarea
4.1Supportstudentparticipation

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Identifystrategiestosupport
inclusivestudentparticipation
andengagementinclassroom
activities.

Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengageand
supportallstudentsin
classroomactivities.

Modeleffectivepracticeand
supportcolleaguesto
implementinclusivestrategies
thatengageandsupportall
students.

Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironmentsacross
theschoolbyreviewing
inclusivestrategiesand
exploringnewapproachesto
engageandsupportall
students.

Focusarea
4.2Manageclassroomactivities

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratethecapacityto
organiseclassroomactivities
andprovidecleardirections.

Establishandmaintainorderly
andworkableroutinesto
createanenvironmentwhere
studenttimeisspenton
learningtasks.

Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategiesfor
classroommanagementto
ensureallstudentsare
engagedinpurposeful
activities.

Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.

Focusarea
4.3Managechallengingbehaviour

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstrateknowledgeof
practicalapproachesto
managechallenging
behaviour.

Managechallenging
behaviourbyestablishingand
negotiatingclearexpectations
withstudentsandaddress
disciplineissuespromptly,
fairlyandrespectfully.

Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategiesusing
expertknowledgeand
workplaceexperience.

Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassistcolleagues
tobroadentheirrangeof
strategies.

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Describestrategiesthat
supportstudentswellbeing
andsafetyworkingwithin
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.

Ensurestudentswellbeing
andsafetywithinschoolby
implementingschooland/or
system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.

Initiateandtakeresponsibility
forimplementingcurrent
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirementstoensure
studentwellbeingandsafety.

Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpoliciesand
safeworkingpracticesusing
currentschooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirementsandassist
colleaguestoupdatetheir
practices.

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,responsible
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andethicaluseofICTin

Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe

Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible

Focusarea
4.4Maintainstudentsafety

Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically

Graduate
Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
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issuesandthestrategies

schooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirements.

system,curriculumand
legislativerequirements.

curriculumandlegislative
requirementstoensure
studentwellbeingandsafety.

currentschooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirementsandassist
colleaguestoupdatetheir
practices.

Focusarea
4.5UseICTsafely,responsiblyandethically

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratean
understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluseof
ICTinlearningandteaching.

Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.

Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.

Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.

Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstrateunderstandingof
assessmentstrategies,
includinginformalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeapproachesto
assessstudentlearning.

Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.

Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.

Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:using
assessmentdatatodiagnose
learningneeds,complying
withcurriculum,systemand/or
schoolassessment
requirementsandusinga
rangeofassessment
strategies.

Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratean
understandingofthepurpose
ofprovidingtimelyand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.

Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.

Selectfromaneffectiverange
ofstrategiestoprovide
targetedfeedbackbasedon
informedandtimely
judgementsofeachstudents
currentneedsinorderto
progresslearning.

Modelexemplarypracticeand
initiateprogramstosupport
colleaguesinapplyinga
rangeoftimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedback
strategies.

Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstrateunderstandingof
assessmentmoderationand
itsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.

Understandandparticipatein
assessmentmoderation
activitiestosupportconsistent
andcomparablejudgements
ofstudentlearning.

Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.

Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Usestudentassessmentdata
toanalyseandevaluate
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studentunderstandingof

Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternalandexternal
studentassessmentsfor

Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland

Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata

Graduate
Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
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datatoevaluatestudent

understandingoftherelevant
issuesandthestrategies
availabletosupportthesafe,
responsibleandethicaluseof
ICTinlearningandteaching.

promotethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.

colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromotethe
safe,responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearningand
teaching.

policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.

Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea
5.1Assessstudentlearning

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstrateunderstandingof
assessmentstrategies,
includinginformalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeapproachesto
assessstudentlearning.

Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formativeand
summativeassessment
strategiestoassessstudent
learning.

Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategiesto
diagnoselearningneeds,
complywithcurriculum
requirementsandsupport
colleaguestoevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachestoassessment.

Evaluateschoolassessment
policiesandstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:using
assessmentdatatodiagnose
learningneeds,complying
withcurriculum,systemand/or
schoolassessment
requirementsandusinga
rangeofassessment
strategies.

Focusarea
5.2Providefeedbacktostudentsontheirlearning

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratean
understandingofthepurpose
ofprovidingtimelyand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheirlearning.

Providetimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedbackto
studentsabouttheir
achievementrelativetotheir
learninggoals.

Selectfromaneffectiverange
ofstrategiestoprovide
targetedfeedbackbasedon
informedandtimely
judgementsofeachstudents
currentneedsinorderto
progresslearning.

Modelexemplarypracticeand
initiateprogramstosupport
colleaguesinapplyinga
rangeoftimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedback
strategies.

Focusarea
5.3Makeconsistentandcomparablejudgements

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstrateunderstandingof
assessmentmoderationand
itsapplicationtosupport
consistentandcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.

Understandandparticipatein
assessmentmoderation
activitiestosupportconsistent
andcomparablejudgements
ofstudentlearning.

Organiseassessment
moderationactivitiesthat
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearning.

Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratethecapacityto
interpretstudentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.

Usestudentassessmentdata
toanalyseandevaluate
studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.

Workwithcolleaguestouse
datafrominternalandexternal
studentassessmentsfor
evaluatinglearningand
teaching,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.

Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,

Evaluateandrevisereporting
andaccountability

Focusarea
5.4Interpretstudentdata

Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement

Graduate

Proficient

Demonstrateunderstandingof Reportclearly,accuratelyand
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arangeofstrategiesfor
respectfullytostudentsand

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datatoevaluatestudent
learningandmodifyteaching
practice.

studentunderstandingof
subject/content,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.

studentassessmentsfor
evaluatinglearningand
teaching,identifying
interventionsandmodifying
teachingpractice.

evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.

Focusarea
5.5Reportonstudentachievement

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstrateunderstandingof
arangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersandthe
purposeofkeepingaccurate
andreliablerecordsofstudent
achievement.

Reportclearly,accuratelyand
respectfullytostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
achievement,makinguseof
accurateandreliablerecords.

Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimelyreports
tostudentsandparents/carers
aboutstudentlearningand
achievement.

Evaluateandrevisereporting
andaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.

Professional Engagement

Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.

UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyandplan
professionallearningneeds.

AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachievepersonal
developmentgoalsandpre
serviceteacherstoimprove
classroompractice.

Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandleadthe
developmentofprofessional
learningpoliciesand
programsthataddressthe
professionallearningneedsof
colleaguesandpreservice
teachers.

Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.

Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.

Planforprofessionallearning
byaccessingandcritiquing
relevantresearch,engagein
highqualitytargeted
opportunitiestoimprove
practiceandofferquality
placementsforpreservice
teacherswhereapplicable.

Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesandplacements
forpreserviceteachers.

Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.

Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.

Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussionswith
colleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.

Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformedby
feedback,analysisofcurrent
researchandpracticeto
improvetheeducational
outcomesofstudents.

Focusarea
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reportingtostudentsand
parents/carersaboutstudent
parents/carersandthe
achievement,makinguseof
purposeofkeepingaccurate
accurateandreliablerecords.
andreliablerecordsofstudent
achievement.

informativeandtimelyreports
tostudentsandparents/carers
aboutstudentlearningand
achievement.

mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.

Professional Engagement

Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea
6.1Identifyandplanprofessionallearningneeds

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratean
understandingoftheroleof
theAustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.

UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teachersandadvicefrom
colleaguestoidentifyandplan
professionallearningneeds.

AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanpersonal
professionaldevelopment
goals,supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachievepersonal
developmentgoalsandpre
serviceteacherstoimprove
classroompractice.

Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandleadthe
developmentofprofessional
learningpoliciesand
programsthataddressthe
professionallearningneedsof
colleaguesandpreservice
teachers.

Focusarea
6.2Engageinprofessionallearningandimprovepractice

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Understandtherelevantand
appropriatesourcesof
professionallearningfor
teachers.

Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.

Planforprofessionallearning
byaccessingandcritiquing
relevantresearch,engagein
highqualitytargeted
opportunitiestoimprove
practiceandofferquality
placementsforpreservice
teacherswhereapplicable.

Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovidequality
opportunitiesandplacements
forpreserviceteachers.

Focusarea
6.3Engagewithcolleaguesandimprovepractice

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Seekandapplyconstructive
feedbackfromsupervisors
andteacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.

Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedbackfrom
colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.

Initiateandengagein
professionaldiscussionswith
colleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.

Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformedby
feedback,analysisofcurrent
researchandpracticeto
improvetheeducational
outcomesofstudents.

Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratean
understandingoftherationale
forcontinuedprofessional
learningandtheimplications
forimprovedstudentlearning.

Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.

Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessionallearning
activitiestoaddressstudent
learningneeds.

Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.

Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
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teachingpractices.

colleaguestoimprove
professionalknowledgeand
practice.

forumstoevaluatepractice
directedatimproving
professionalknowledgeand
practice,andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.

network(s)thatisinformedby
feedback,analysisofcurrent
researchandpracticeto
improvetheeducational
outcomesofstudents.

Focusarea
6.4Applyprofessionallearningandimprovestudentlearning

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Demonstratean
understandingoftherationale
forcontinuedprofessional
learningandtheimplications
forimprovedstudentlearning.

Undertakeprofessional
learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.

Engagewithcolleaguesto
evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessionallearning
activitiestoaddressstudent
learningneeds.

Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.

Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Understandandapplythekey
principlesdescribedincodes
ofethicsandconductforthe
teachingprofession.

Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,systems
andschools.

Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpretcodes
ofethicsandexercisesound
judgementinallschooland
communitycontexts.

Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.

Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrativeand
organisationalpoliciesand
processesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.

Understandtheimplicationsof
andcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.

Supportcolleaguestoreview
andinterpretlegislative,
administrative,and
organisationalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.

Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingofexisting
andnewlegislative,
administrative,organisational
andprofessional
responsibilities.

Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,sensitively
andconfidentiallywith
parents/carers.

Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.

Demonstrateresponsiveness
inallcommunicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.

Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.

Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities

Graduate
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentativesin
broadeningteachers
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professionalknowledgeand

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworksand
forumstobroadenknowledge
andimprovepractice.

Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinkswith
thewidercommunityto
improveteachingand

Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning

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understandingoftherationale
forcontinuedprofessional
learningandtheimplications
forimprovedstudentlearning.

learningprogramsdesigned
toaddressidentifiedstudent
learningneeds.

evaluatetheeffectivenessof
teacherprofessionallearning
activitiestoaddressstudent
learningneeds.

leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.

Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusarea
7.1Meetprofessionalethicsandresponsibilities

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Understandandapplythekey
principlesdescribedincodes
ofethicsandconductforthe
teachingprofession.

Meetcodesofethicsand
conductestablishedby
regulatoryauthorities,systems
andschools.

Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpretcodes
ofethicsandexercisesound
judgementinallschooland
communitycontexts.

Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.

Focusarea
7.2Complywithlegislative,administrativeandorganisationalrequirements

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Understandtherelevant
legislative,administrativeand
organisationalpoliciesand
processesrequiredfor
teachersaccordingtoschool
stage.

Understandtheimplicationsof
andcomplywithrelevant
legislative,administrative,
organisationaland
professionalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.

Supportcolleaguestoreview
andinterpretlegislative,
administrative,and
organisationalrequirements,
policiesandprocesses.

Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingofexisting
andnewlegislative,
administrative,organisational
andprofessional
responsibilities.

Focusarea
7.3Engagewiththeparents/carers

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Understandstrategiesfor
workingeffectively,sensitively
andconfidentiallywith
parents/carers.

Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswithparents/
carersregardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.

Demonstrateresponsiveness
inallcommunicationswith
parents/carersabouttheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.

Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.

Focusarea
7.4Engagewithprofessionalteachingnetworksandbroadercommunities

Graduate

Proficient

HighlyAccomplished

Lead

Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionalsand
communityrepresentativesin
broadeningteachers
professionalknowledgeand
practice.

Participateinprofessional
andcommunitynetworksand
forumstobroadenknowledge
andimprovepractice.

Contributetoprofessional
networksandassociations
andbuildproductivelinkswith
thewidercommunityto
improveteachingand
learning.

Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.

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