Become a Partner School
Becoming a Partner School to get the most out of the Mastery Teaching Pathway. School Partners have free access to all resources and services on the GGSA Membership Platform. Signing your school up is free - forward this page on to your principal to become a partner school.
Pathway
Supports teaching assistants to develop professional skills and knowledge to support teaching, student learning and school communities.
Focuses on supporting teaching assistants to become skilled, effective contributors to classroom instruction, child development and parent engagement.
Courses
The teaching assistant pathway has two courses that align to teaching experience. Teaching assistants select the course that
best reflects their current role and aspirations.
Mastery Teaching Support Foundation Course
For teaching assistants who want to build foundational knowledge and skills needed for the teaching assistant role.
It aligns with the Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support and includes improved student-relevant learning, assessment and supervisorial practices.
Participants who complete the Foundation Course may receive up to 80 per cent Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in this qualification.
Government funded traineeships and employment subsidies may be available in some states and territories.
Course Modules
Unit 1 – Effective Teaching
- Learn Effective Teaching Essentials
- Learn Cycles of School Practice
- Build Positive High Expectations Communities
- Deliver Positive High-Expectations Classroom Practices
- Deliver Effective Teaching Techniques
- Deliver Cycles of School Practice in the Classroom
- Deliver Continuous Improvement in the Classroom
Unit 2 – Differentiate Teaching
- Support Literacy Learning in the Classroom
- Teach Reading Mastery Signature Edition (K)
- Teach Connecting Maths Concepts A (F–1)
- Deliver Special Needs Support with Direct Instruction
- Deliver Special Needs Support Classroom Practices
- Assist Inside and Outside the Classroom
- Demonstrate Mastery of Techniques and Practices
Unit 3 – Education Support
- Embed Effective Teaching Techniques
- Working with Diverse People in an Education Support Environment
- Legal and Ethical Obligations in an Education Support Environment
- Workplace Health and Safety in an Education Support Environment
- Performance Evidence — Supervisor Sign-off
- Apply for RPL — Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support
- Top-up Certificate IV Units
Mastery Teaching Support Advanced Course
For experienced assistants who already have a Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support and want to fast track into a teaching career. Pathways will likely convert a teaching degree or advanced qualifications.
Course Modules
Unit 1 – Effective Teaching
- Learn Effective Teaching Essentials
- Learn Cycles of School Practice
- Build Positive High Expectations Communities
- Deliver Positive High-Expectations Classroom Practices
- Deliver Effective Teaching Techniques
- Deliver Cycles of School Practice in the Classroom
- Deliver Continuous Improvement in the Classroom
- Demonstrate Mastery of Techniques and Practices
Unit 2 – Differentiate Teaching
- Teach Reading Mastery Signature Edition (K)
- Teach Connecting Maths Concepts A (F–1)
- Deliver Special Needs Support with Direct Instruction
- Deliver Special Needs Support Classroom Practices
- Demonstrate Mastery of Techniques and Practices
Unit 3 – Accelerated Pathway to Teaching
- University Enrolment and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Accessing Support and RPL for Practicum Days
Delivery
Participants must work in a primary, secondary or special school that is planning to, or is currently delivering, direct or explicit instruction.
Modules are self paced and can be worked on at any time. Each lesson contains a check for understanding test about skills and knowledge being taught. There is also a test for understanding at the end of each module.
Some modules require participants to demonstrate specific techniques or practices they learnt and then perfected in practice. This is completed by a school supervisor or GGSA expert via video recording.
Courses take between 6–12 months to complete, depending on the participants experience and time commitment.
All modules align to the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Australian Professional Standards for Principals and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Gain a Qualification
Courses are a way to fast track into a qualification, improve your practice and get the most out of your learning.
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Step 1. Become a Partner School
Your school signs up and every team member gets a personalised Learning Plan and can do a course that fast-tracks them into a qualification.
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Step 2. Complete Your Course
Enroll in the course and complete modules, receive certification, and practice your new learning in school to master your role.
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Step 3. Apply to University Partner
Enroll in your qualification and gain innovative RPL for completed modules, and earn course credits towards your qualification.
Learning Plan
When your school becomes a School Partner a Learning Plan is automatically generated for you. The plan is a roadmap of support for you as you transition from foundational capability to lead-level mastery.
What it covers
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tracks core and elective modules
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states required knowledge, skills and practices
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sets development milestones and certification options
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records evidence of completion and mastery
School Support Hub
The School Support Hub is accessed through the membership platform. Support is provided live online by GGSA experts. Members can book into any sessions that run throughout the year. Types of sessions include:
- course information sessions
- professional sessions
- school team learning
- school team program implementation webinars
Frequently Asked Questions
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Want to get in touch? Send our team an email at info@goodtogreatschools.org.au. We are happy to help.