The ECT Coordinators and Mentor Network Days are designed to bring together coordinators and mentors to connect, share experiences, and identify future needs and areas of support.
The focus of each Term will change aligned to changing needs of Early Career Teachers.
The first event will be “Term 1 Essential ECT support – onboarding, resources and support plans.”
In addition to this these networks are an opportunity to:
- Build your professional network with like-minded colleagues.
- Access support and guidance from peers who understand the challenges of your role.
- Problem-solve together, exchanging practical strategies and ideas that work in real school settings.
- Ensure CES hears and supports the professional learning needs of this important career stage.
- Whether you’re looking for advice, inspiration, a chance to connect, or support to effectively onboard your ECTS next year these events are for you.
Term 1 ECT Mentor Essentials 27 February
We are excited to invite all new and aspiring Mentors (and pre-service teacher supervisors) to the Term One ECT Mentor Essentials. This highly practical workshop has been designed to upskill those new to this space or those who would like to brush up on the AITSL standards and up to date evidence based skills and strategies to support early career teachers as they transition into their new role. The day would also be highly beneficial to those teachers looking to move into supervising pre-service teachers.
The day will cover:
- What is Mentoring and the role of the Mentor
- Adult Learning Principals
- Mentoring mindset, stages, skills and strategies
- Undertaking observations and providing feedback
- The Teacher Registration process
This face-to face event will be followed up with an online session in Term 3
Term 2 ECT Coordinators and Mentors Network (online) – 30 April
All Early Career Teacher Coordinators and Mentors are invited to the Term 2 online network session.
These sessions are designed to assist Coordinators and Mentors to stay up to date with current research based strategies, as well as provide an opportunity to share practice, celebrate successes and collaborate on challenges.
The topics identified for this session are:
· ECT Check-ins
· Goal Setting
Term 3, ECT Coordinators and Mentors Network (online) –Thursday 3 September
All Early Career Teacher Coordinators and Mentors are invited to attend this online network session.
This session is designed to strengthen the important role Coordinators and Mentors play in supporting Early Career Teachers. It will provide a recap of key learning across the year, and an overview of the focus areas for Term 3 and 4 to ensure clarity, alignment and continuity of support in schools.
The session will also include:
- Reflection on key areas including teacher registration, professional interactions, use of data, assessment and reporting, High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS/HIES), and strategies to support First Nations students
- Insights from the Term 3 ECT workshops held in week 7
A significant proportion of this session invites coordinators and mentors to contribute to the redevelopment of the ECT Induction Program through discussion, collaboration, and sharing current practice. Your input will directly inform the program’s future direction and design.
(HAT APST – 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 6.1, 6.3, 7.4 )
Term 4, ECT Coordinators and Mentors Network (online) – Thursday 5 November
All Early Career Teacher Coordinators and Mentors are invited to attend our final online network session for 2026.
This is opportunity to explore the 2027 ECT Induction Program and Handbook for first- and second-year early career teachers. This coordinated two-year induction program reflects the collaborative efforts of system teams, ECT Coordinators, and Mentors, and is grounded in an evidence-informed, consistent, and sustainable approach to early career teacher development.
The program has been thoughtfully developed through consultation, feedback, and collaboration with Early Career Teachers, Coordinators, Mentors, and School Performance Team consultants. It is designed to respond to current teacher needs, align with EB commitments, and remain responsive to school-based contexts, ensuring a practical and supportive foundation for early career growth.
(HAT APST – 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.4 )
