If you or your child are interested in teaching, one of these grants may be the pathway for you.
Supported Pathway into Teaching: New pathway for teacher aides to become teachers in Queensland state schools
"Teacher Aides are often the lifeblood of our schools, and many are wanting to take the next step into teaching: we want to absolutely encourage and support that which is what this pathway program is all about."
Teacher Aides will receive paid leave for exams and professional experience placements, with schools funded to backfill during their absence. Upon registration, all Teacher Aides in the pathway will be offered permanent employment in a priority location. This is a great pathway for R&R Teacher Aides interested in pursuing a teaching degree. More information available on at Teach Queensland.
Aspiring Teacher Grant
Scholarships and grants for aspiring teachers will more than double to nearly $3 million, offering up to $5,000 for high-achieving school leavers to study teaching at university. The number of grants will increase from 25 to 50, with priority given to rural and remote students, including those from drought-affected areas. For full details, visit Teach Queensland.
Regional, Rural and Remote Graduate Teacher Scholarships
These scholarships, designed for final-year preservice teachers, provide a one-time, taxable grant of up to $15,000 and an offer of permanent employment in regional, rural, and remote state schools for up to three years. The number of scholarships will increase from 72 to 100.
Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarship
This scholarship supports aspiring and preservice Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers. The number of scholarships will grow from 20 to 30, with the total value increasing from $20,000 to $40,000.
Turn to Teaching (TTT) and Trade to Teach (pilot) Internship Programs
Applications for the Turn to Teaching Internship Program are found here. This program is designed for individuals with a degree who wish to transition into teaching, offering a great opportunity for R&R professionals seeking a career change. It includes a $20,000 scholarship, mentoring support, a paid teaching internship, and a guaranteed permanent teaching position in a Queensland state school.
The $10 million Trade to Teach Internship supports qualified tradespeople by providing financial assistance, mentoring, classroom experience, and a permanent teaching position in a Queensland state secondary school.
These programs are excellent opportunities for rural and remote professionals, and ICPA Qld looks forward to hearing success stories.
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