The Relief Teacher's Podcast by Tradewind Australia: Recent Episodes
Tradewind Australia
This is Australia's leading podcast dedicated to Casual Relief Teachers.
Relief teachers are tasked with providing a seamless transition for students when their usual teacher is away. However, they face many challenges each day and often find it difficult to access high quality professional development. This podcast offers access to high quality professional discussions to support relief teachers whatever stage of their career they are at.
Looking for casual, long or short term teaching work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
Applying for a Teaching Role: Key Selection Criteria
Areas covered in this episode:
- The challenges of completing KSC
- Where to start
- How to divide KSC into more manageable sections
- What schools want to see in KSC
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in April 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The Sway document referred to during the podcast.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
CRT: How to make a positive impact every day
Schools expect a relief teacher to be able to make a positive impact on their students every day. But how can you have a positive effect when you may not know which school you are going to or what lessons you are going to teach until arriving at the school? What steps can you take to ensure you can teach effectively and ensure student engagement?
Areas covered in this episode:
- Preparation
- Mindset and approach
- Attitudinal challenges
- Student outcomes
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Teacher Standards
Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:
3.5 Use effective communication (with learners)
4.3 Manage learning and teaching activities
4.4 Maintain the safety of learners
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I’m a New Grad. Where do I start?
Being a newly qualified teacher brings both excitement and apprehension. Whether you have secured a role, or are embarking on your new career as a relief teacher, there are many unknowns that provide a challenge to a new teacher. Where do I start? What do I need to prioritise? How do I ensure I get off to a good start?
Areas covered in this episode:
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Setting boundaries
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Making mistakes
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Taking control of your professional development
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How relief teaching can help
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Teacher Standards
Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:
1.2 Understand how students learn
2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
3.5 Use effective classroom communication
4.4 Maintain student safety
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
CRT Classroom Management: The Essentials
Every day as a relief teacher presents different challenges. Knowing the essential steps to take will enable you to become capable of managing a classroom in any situation.
Areas covered in this episode:
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Why classroom management matters
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The difference between classroom and behaviour management
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What you can and should control
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Preparation, prevention and anticipation
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A safe working environment
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Teacher Standards
Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:
3.3 Use teaching strategies
3.5 Use effective classroom communication
4.3 Manage challenging behaviours
4.4 Maintain the safety of learners
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Teaching in a Primary School: An Introduction
Schools expect a relief teacher to be able to make a positive impact on their students every day.
Areas covered in this episode:
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Expectations and approach
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A different environment
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Organisation and logistics
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Explanation, explanation, explanation
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Curriculum and play
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Can I please go to the toilet?!
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Teacher Standards
Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:
1.2 Understand how students learn
3.3 Use teaching strategies
3.5 Use effective classroom communication
4.4 Maintain student safety
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tough Schools. How to thrive in a challenging environment.
Schools expect a relief teacher to be able to make a positive impact on their students every day.
Areas covered in this episode:
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Mindset and approach
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Behaviours to expect
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Dealing with confrontation
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Setting boundaries
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Recording and reporting
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Teacher Standards
Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:
1.1 Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students
1.2 Understand how students learn
1.3 Students with diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
1.5 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across a full range of abilities
3.5 Use effective classroom communication
4.3 Manage challenging behaviors
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Teaching in a Specialist School: An introduction
Schools expect a relief teacher to be able to make a positive impact on their students every day.
Areas covered in this episode:
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The differences between specialist and mainstream schools
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How specialist schools operate
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Why you should work in the specialist sector
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Practical teaching strategies and considerations
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The importance of support staff
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Teacher Standards
Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:
1.1 Physical, Social and intellectual development and characteristics of students
1.2 Understand how students learn
1.5 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of learners across the full range of abilities
1.6 Strategies to support full participation of learners with a disability
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Applying for a Teaching Role: The Interview
Schools expect a relief teacher to be able to make a positive impact on their students every day.
Areas covered in this episode:
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A time to celebrate
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Preparation before the interview
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What schools are really looking for
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Interview questions: what am I really being asked?
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From the school’s perspective
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The follow up
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Teacher Standards
Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:
1.2 Understand how students learn
3.3 Use teaching strategies
3.5 Use effective classroom communication
6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Applying for a Teaching Role: CV and Cover Letter
One of the difficult tasks in the application process is the CV and Cover Letter. As there is no set format for either document, it can be hard to get started and tailor them to each individual school. Recruitment expert Kelly Duthie shares her thought at the start of this episode.
Areas covered in this episode:
- Common mistakes
- The differences between a CV and Cover Letter
- What font, size, length and format should be used
- What to include and what to leave out
- What schools are really looking for
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Teacher Standards
Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:
6.1 Identify and plan professional learning needs
7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities
7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organizational requirements
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Applying for a Teaching Role: The Essentials
The application process in education can be a daunting one. To help you get started, this podcast will break down the essentials of the application process and how to get started.
Areas covered in this episode:
- Current job market
- Finding a role
- How it works behind the scenes
- Research and knowledge
Some useful websites that support the discussion in this episode are; Principles for Excellence; Roles and Responsibilities; Assessment, theory and practice; High Impact Teaching Strategies - HITS; Classroom Management; Catering for Difference; The Victorian Curriculum; Understanding DET's Values
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Teacher Standards
Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:
6.1 Identify and plan professional learning needs
7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities
7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organizational requirements
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Accepting Feedback and Professional Growth
Seeking, accepting and acting on feedback is a critical part of every teacher’s role. As a CRT it can be difficult to get quality feedback and there is not always the professional support to act on feedback effectively. How do you seek professional feedback as a CRT? What can you do to take control of your professional growth?
Areas covered in this episode:
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Formal and informal feedback
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The issue of student feedback
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Accepting negative feedback
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What happens if a school doesn’t want you to return
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AITSL Self-Assessment Tool
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Teacher Standards
Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:
6.1 Identify and plan professional learning needs
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice
6.4 Apply learning and improve student learning
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
CRT: Roles, Responsibilities and Requirements
As a CRT, you have all the responsibilities and requirements of a full time teacher. But what are those roles and responsibilities? How do you ensure you protect yourself and those in your care? What incidents should you report and what paperwork should you record?
Areas covered in this episode:
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Safety considerations
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Record and report
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School protocols
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Recording student attendance
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Marking student work and handover notes
Some useful websites that support the discussion in this episode are; Roles and Responsibilities; Classroom Management; Catering for Difference; Understanding DET's Values
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Teacher Standards
Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:
7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities
7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
CRT: How to stand out from the crowd
Relief teaching is a wonderful opportunity to improve your career opportunities and open the door to a new job if you are able to stand out from the crowd. However, as a CRT you can sometimes feel ‘invisible’. How do you overcome those challenges?
Areas covered in this episode:
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Punctuality and why it matters
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Asking the right questions on arrival
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Being flexible and adaptable
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Showing initiative
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Getting the balance right
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The importance of handover notes
This episode is a recording of a live webinar in January 2021. The webinar series was part of Tradewind Australia’s ongoing professional support for CRTs.
The webinars were presented by Ian McNally with former Principals Terry Twomey and Billy Green.
Teacher Standards
Suggested Australian Professional Standards for Teaching covered in this episode:
1.2 Understand how students learn
3.3 Use teaching strategies
3.5 Use effective classroom communication
6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice
Please record your professional development following the direction from the relevant organisation in your state or territory. If you are registered with the VIT, you can use the guidance ‘How to show evidence of your professional development’.
Looking for work?
Submit your CV
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.