This is Australia's leading podcast dedicated to Casual Relief Teachers.
Relief teachers are tasked with providing a seamless transition for students when their usual teacher is away. However, they face many challenges each day and often find it difficult to access high quality professional development. This podcast offers access to high quality professional discussions to support relief teachers whatever stage of their career they are at.
Looking for casual, long or short term teaching work?
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
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This is Australia's leading podcast dedicated to Casual Relief Teachers.
Relief teachers are tasked with providing a seamless transition for students when their usual teacher is away. However, they face many challenges each day and often find it difficult to access high quality professional development. This podcast offers access to high quality professional discussions to support relief teachers whatever stage of their career they are at.
Looking for casual, long or short term teaching work?
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into one of the greatest strengths of relief teachers: flexibility. From last-minute schedule changes to walking into unfamiliar classrooms, adaptability is key to thriving in this dynamic role. Join us as we explore how flexibility shapes the relief teaching experience—and why it's more than just going with the flow.
Professional Development Opportunity
Professional learning may include:
•seminars, conferences, workshops and online learning
•collegiate meetings and professional conversations focused on improving practice and outcomes for learners
•participation in education-related boards, committees or panels.
This episode focuses on:
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
2.2 Content selection and organisation
3.1 Establish challenging learning goals
3.2 Plan, structure and sequence learning programs
3.3 Use teaching strategies
4.1 Support student participation
4.2 Manage classroom activities
6.4 Apply professional learning and improve student learning
7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities
Looking for work?
Looking for quality teachers?
If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.