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Teacher Fellowship Program 2025

Lead, learn and collaborate with ISV

AUDIENCE
Middle or aspiring leaders
FOCUS
Teacher inquiry, classroom practice, leadership
NEXT INTAKE
2025. EOIs close Tuesday 3 December 2024.
DURATION
Full year
DELIVERY MODE
In-person and online
COST
ISV Member Schools: $1,500 (plus GST)
for a pair of Teacher Fellows from each participating school

Research says the most effective professional learning is collaborative, embedded into the daily work of teachers and relevant to their needs and those of their school. It should also be practical and focus on improving student learning outcomes. 

Now in its fifth year, ISV’s Teacher Fellowship Program brings together high-performing educators to design, implement and evaluate innovative models of professional learning that have long-term benefits for schools, staff and students.

Teacher Fellows will have an opportunity to:

  • Lead a professional learning initiative aligned to your school’s specific interests, framed as action research
  • Lead a Teacher Inquiry Group of up to 8 teachers from Independent schools
  • Access the equivalent of three days of professional learning in leadership, team development, inquiry and adult learning
  • Join with others in a facilitated network to share experiences, problem-solve and troubleshoot issues
  • Contribute to associated action research.

Teacher Fellowships are an adjunct appointment for 1 year. Fellows continue to work at their school and take on the associated responsibilities in addition to their teaching role.

About the Teacher Fellowship Program

A teacher inquiry framework: Diversity in action

Based on our experience in the program’s first four years, we have modelled ISV’s commitment to diversity by framing the program to support the diverse needs of our students.

This framework encourages schools to explore a line of inquiry that goes to the heart of learning and teaching, such as:

  • What are the cultural and/or linguistic needs of my students?
  • What new approaches to teaching might motivate my disengaged learners?
  • How can I develop and evaluate a unit to cater for the diverse needs of my students?
  • How might I incorporate opportunities for student inquiry and agency in my teaching?

A three-way partnership

ISV’s Teacher Fellowship Program is a three-way partnership between ISV, Teacher Fellows and Member Schools.

Why become a Teacher Fellow?

  • Develop your skills as a leader
  • Deepen your knowledge about learning and teaching
  • Build your expertise in teacher inquiry
  • Connect with others who share your passion
  • Broaden your professional networks
  • Be strategic about your career development
  • Understand how adults learn best
  • Earn accreditation for new skills

All Teacher Fellows earn an ISV Teacher Fellow 2025 badge that attests to their leadership of professional learning, supporting the inquiry of teachers across a network.

All members of the School Inquiry Group are eligible for an ISV Teacher Inquiry Group Participant 2025 badge, attesting to their commitment to ongoing, applied learning throughout the year.

Both are verified digital badges that can be easily displayed, verified and shared online via Credly.

ISV’s Teacher Fellowship also provides a pathway to certification as a Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (HALT).

Online briefing

Join our online briefing: Wednesday 27 November

If you are interested in attending a short briefing about ISV’s Teacher Fellowship Program, join our online briefing on Wednesday 27 November from 4.00pm–4.30pm.

A Zoom invitation will be sent to all registered participants.

Expressions of interest

Expressions of interest close on Tuesday 3 December

If you’re interested in joining next year’s Teacher Fellowship Program, please complete an expression of interest by 5.00pm on Tuesday 3 December.

If successful, school teams will be invited to participate in an interview later that week.

More information

Aine Maher
Consultant, Education Services
Independent Schools Victoria
(03) 9825 7213
aine.maher@is.vic.edu.au

David Burton
Principal Consultant and Senior IB Specialist
Independent Schools Victoria
(03) 9825 7200
david.burton@is.vic.edu.au

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