The IEU-QNT Mentoring Program offers support to early career teacher members (in their first five years of practice) who may not have access to quality mentoring at the school-level.
The program connects mentees with trained mentors, who are also IEU-QNT members, and supports them to build a mentoring partnership.
Intake and matching for the Mentoring Program occurs every two years. The next round will take place in 2027.
Members may enquire about joining the program outside of the biennial intake using the contact details included below.
The Mentoring Program was established in 2018 as an initiative of the IEU-QNT Education Committee.
Program requirements
Requirements for Mentors:
- Financial members of IEU-QNT.
- Minimum of five years’ teaching experience.
- Complete an Expression of Interest survey (collecting information about teaching context and relevant experience).
- Complete the IEU-QNT Mentor Training Workshop.
Requirements for Mentees:
- Financial member of IEU-QNT.
- In their first five years of teaching practice.
- Complete an Expression of Interest survey (collecting information about teaching contexts, subject areas etc. to support matching with an appropriate mentor).
Read about a previous participant’s experience with the program
IEU-QNT member Clare has the dual experience of participating in the program as a mentee in 2018, before returning to the program as a mentor in 2025.
Clare highlighted the benefits of quality mentoring for a supportive start in the profession, fostering professional growth and sharing collective wisdom.
“My experience as a mentee was brilliant,” Clare said.
“The process was easy and conversational.
“I could ask questions, relate experiences and seek feedback in a confidential and supportive environment.
“It meant I could learn from my experiences, be supported and challenged in how I reflected on my teaching and ultimately helped me determine my career path into leadership with confidence,” she said.
Click here to continuing reading Clare’s story.
Get in touch
While our union undertakes a major mentor-mentee matching round every two years, we also maintain a register of trained mentors who may be available to support beginning teachers in need of help.
To enquire about being matched with a mentor outside of the biennial intake, contact our Research Officer Adele Schmidt (as******@********rg.au).