Lead teachers

Professional Knowledge (Lead teachers)

Standard1Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusareas
1.1Physical,socialand
intellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsof
students
Leadcolleaguestoselectand
developteachingstrategiesto
improvestudentlearning
usingknowledgeofthe
physical,socialand
intellectualdevelopmentand
characteristicsofstudents.

1.5Differentiateteachingto
meetthespecificlearning
needsofstudentsacross
thefullrangeofabilities
Leadcolleaguestoevaluate
theeffectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.

1.2Understandhow
studentslearn
Leadprocessestoevaluate
theeffectivenessofteaching
programsusingresearchand
workplaceknowledgeabout
howstudentslearn.

1.3Studentswithdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds
Evaluateandreviseschool
learningandteaching
programs,usingexpertand
communityknowledgeand
experience,tomeettheneeds
ofstudentswithdiverse
linguistic,cultural,religious
andsocioeconomic
backgrounds.

1.4Strategiesforteaching
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudents
Developteachingprograms
thatsupportequitableand
ongoingparticipationof
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsbyengaging
incollaborativerelationships
withcommunity
representativesand
parents/carers.

1.6Strategiestosupport
fullparticipationof
studentswithdisability
Initiateandleadthereviewof
schoolpoliciestosupportthe
engagementandfull
participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.

Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusareas
2.1Contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
area
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeofcontent
andteachingstrategiesand
demonstrateexemplary
teachingofsubjectsusing
effective,researchbased
learningandteaching
programs.

2.5Literacyandnumeracy
strategies
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Monitorandevaluatethe

2.2Contentselectionand
organisation

2.3Curriculum,
assessmentandreporting

Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.

Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledgeof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.

2.6Informationand
Communication
Technology(ICT)Page 1

2.4Understandand
respectAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
peopletopromote
reconciliationbetween
Indigenousandnon
IndigenousAustralians
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswithopportunities
forstudentstodevelop
understandingofandrespect
forAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderhistories,
culturesandlanguages.

andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthespecific
learningneedsofstudents
acrossthefullrangeof
abilities.

participationofstudentswith
disabilityandensure
compliancewithlegislative
and/orsystempolicies.

Standard2Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusareas
2.1Contentandteaching
strategiesoftheteaching
area
Leadinitiativeswithinthe
schooltoevaluateand
improveknowledgeofcontent
andteachingstrategiesand
demonstrateexemplary
teachingofsubjectsusing
effective,researchbased
learningandteaching
programs.

2.5Literacyandnumeracy
strategies
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationofteaching
strategieswithintheschoolto
improvestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeandstudent
data.

2.2Contentselectionand
organisation

2.3Curriculum,
assessmentandreporting

Leadinitiativesthatutilise
comprehensivecontent
knowledgetoimprovethe
selectionandsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.

Leadcolleaguestodevelop
learningandteaching
programsusing
comprehensiveknowledgeof
curriculum,assessmentand
reportingrequirements.

2.4Understandand
respectAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
peopletopromote
reconciliationbetween
Indigenousandnon
IndigenousAustralians
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswithopportunities
forstudentstodevelop
understandingofandrespect
forAboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderhistories,
culturesandlanguages.

2.6Informationand
Communication
Technology(ICT)
Leadandsupportcolleagues
withintheschooltoselectand
useICTwitheffectiveteaching
strategiestoexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.

Professional Practice (Lead teachers)

Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusareas
3.1Establishchallenging
learninggoals
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursuechallenging
goalsinallaspectsoftheir
education.

3.5Useeffectiveclassroom
communication
Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborativestrategies
andcontextualknowledgeto
supportstudents
understanding,engagement
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andachievement.

3.2Plan,structureand
sequencelearning
programs
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheirlearning
andteachingprogramsto
developstudentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.

3.3Useteachingstrategies
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.

3.6Evaluateandimprove
teachingprograms

3.7Engageparents/carers
intheeducativeprocess

Conductregularreviewsof
teachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidenceincluding:
studentassessmentdata,
curriculumdocuments,
teachingpracticesand
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feedbackfromparents/

Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildrenand
broaderschoolprioritiesand
activities.

3.4Selectanduse
resources
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteacherswithin
orbeyondtheschool.

improvestudents
achievementinliteracyand
numeracyusingresearch
basedknowledgeandstudent
data.

useICTwitheffectiveteaching
strategiestoexpandlearning
opportunitiesandcontent
knowledgeforallstudents.

Professional Practice (Lead teachers)

Standard3Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusareas
3.1Establishchallenging
learninggoals
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursuechallenging
goalsinallaspectsoftheir
education.

3.2Plan,structureand
sequencelearning
programs
Exhibitexemplarypractice
andleadcolleaguestoplan,
implementandreviewthe
effectivenessoftheirlearning
andteachingprogramsto
developstudentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.

3.3Useteachingstrategies
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyandexpand
theirrepertoireofteaching
strategiestoenablestudents
touseknowledge,skills,
problemsolvingandcritical
andcreativethinking.

3.5Useeffectiveclassroom
communication

3.6Evaluateandimprove
teachingprograms

3.7Engageparents/carers
intheeducativeprocess

Demonstrateandleadby
exampleinclusiveverbaland
nonverbalcommunication
usingcollaborativestrategies
andcontextualknowledgeto
supportstudents
understanding,engagement
andachievement.

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

Initiatecontextuallyrelevant
processestoestablish
programsthatinvolve
parents/carersinthe
educationoftheirchildrenand
broaderschoolprioritiesand
activities.

3.4Selectanduse
resources
Modelexemplaryskillsand
leadcolleaguesinselecting,
creatingandevaluating
resources,includingICT,for
applicationbyteacherswithin
orbeyondtheschool.

Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusareas
4.1Supportstudent
participation

4.2Manageclassroom
activities

4.3Managechallenging
behaviour

Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironmentsacross
theschoolbyreviewing
inclusivestrategiesand
exploringnewapproachesto
engageandsupportall
students.

Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.

Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassistcolleagues
tobroadentheirrangeof
strategies.

4.5UseICTsafely,
responsiblyandethically
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.

Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
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4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpoliciesand
safeworkingpracticesusing
currentschooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirementsandassist
colleaguestoupdatetheir
practices.

supportstudents
understanding,engagement
andachievement.

curriculumdocuments,
teachingpracticesand
feedbackfromparents/
carers,studentsand
colleagues.

broaderschoolprioritiesand
activities.

Standard4Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearningenvironments
Focusareas
4.1Supportstudent
participation

4.2Manageclassroom
activities

4.3Managechallenging
behaviour

Demonstrateandleadby
examplethedevelopmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironmentsacross
theschoolbyreviewing
inclusivestrategiesand
exploringnewapproachesto
engageandsupportall
students.

Initiatestrategiesandlead
colleaguestoimplement
effectiveclassroom
managementandpromote
studentresponsibilityfor
learning.

Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassistcolleagues
tobroadentheirrangeof
strategies.

4.4Maintainstudentsafety
Evaluatetheeffectivenessof
studentwellbeingpoliciesand
safeworkingpracticesusing
currentschooland/orsystem,
curriculumandlegislative
requirementsandassist
colleaguestoupdatetheir
practices.

4.5UseICTsafely,
responsiblyandethically
Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.

Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusareas
5.1Assessstudent
learning

5.2Providefeedbackto
studentsontheirlearning

5.3Makeconsistentand
comparablejudgements

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

Modelexemplarypracticeand
initiateprogramstosupport
colleaguesinapplyinga
rangeoftimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedback
strategies.

Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.

5.5Reportonstudent
achievement
Evaluateandrevisereporting
andaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.

Professional Engagement (Lead teachers)

Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusareas
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5.4Interpretstudentdata
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.

Revieworimplementnew
policiesandstrategiesto
ensurethesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.

Standard5Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusareas
5.1Assessstudent
learning

5.2Providefeedbackto
studentsontheirlearning

5.3Makeconsistentand
comparablejudgements

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

Modelexemplarypracticeand
initiateprogramstosupport
colleaguesinapplyinga
rangeoftimely,effectiveand
appropriatefeedback
strategies.

Leadandevaluate
moderationactivitiesthat
ensureconsistentand
comparablejudgementsof
studentlearningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.

5.4Interpretstudentdata
Coordinatestudent
performanceandprogram
evaluationusinginternaland
externalstudentassessment
datatoimproveteaching
practice.

5.5Reportonstudent
achievement
Evaluateandrevisereporting
andaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.

Professional Engagement (Lead teachers)

Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusareas
6.1Identifyandplan
professionallearning
needs

6.2Engageinprofessional
learningandimprove
practice

Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandleadthe
developmentofprofessional
learningpoliciesand
programsthataddressthe
professionallearningneedsof
colleaguesandpreservice
teachers.

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

6.3Engagewithcolleagues
andimprovepractice
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformedby
feedback,analysisofcurrent
researchandpracticeto
improvetheeducational
outcomesofstudents.

6.4Applyprofessional
learningandimprove
studentlearning
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.

Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusareas
7.1Meetprofessional
ethicsandresponsibilities
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
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7.2Complywithlegislative,
administrativeand
organisational
requirements
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7.3Engagewiththe
parents/carers
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage

7.4Engagewith
professionalteaching
networksandbroader
communities

andaccountability
mechanismsintheschoolto
meettheneedsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.

Professional Engagement (Lead teachers)

Standard6Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusareas
6.1Identifyandplan
professionallearning
needs

6.2Engageinprofessional
learningandimprove
practice

Usecomprehensive
knowledgeoftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandardsfor
Teacherstoplanandleadthe
developmentofprofessional
learningpoliciesand
programsthataddressthe
professionallearningneedsof
colleaguesandpreservice
teachers.

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

6.3Engagewithcolleagues
andimprovepractice
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithintheschoolor
professionallearning
network(s)thatisinformedby
feedback,analysisofcurrent
researchandpracticeto
improvetheeducational
outcomesofstudents.

6.4Applyprofessional
learningandimprove
studentlearning
Advocate,participateinand
leadstrategiestosupport
highqualityprofessional
learningopportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudentlearning.

Standard7Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersandthecommunity
Focusareas
7.1Meetprofessional
ethicsandresponsibilities
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsinall
professionaldealingswith
students,colleaguesandthe
community.

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7.2Complywithlegislative,
administrativeand
organisational
requirements
Initiate,developand
implementrelevantpolicies
andprocessestosupport
colleaguescompliancewith
andunderstandingofexisting
andnewlegislative,
administrative,organisational
andprofessional
responsibilities.

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7.3Engagewiththe
parents/carers
Identify,initiateandbuildon
opportunitiesthatengage
parents/carersinboththe
progressoftheirchildrens
learningandinthe
educationalprioritiesofthe
school.

7.4Engagewith
professionalteaching
networksandbroader
communities
Takealeadershiprolein
professionalandcommunity
networksandsupportthe
involvementofcolleaguesin
externallearning
opportunities.