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Fast track your teaching qualification with ECU and Tall Tree Early Learning.Growing Futures, Starting with Yours.
Are you a passionate Diploma Qualified Educator ready to take the next step in your career and become a fully qualified Early Childhood Teacher?
Through an exciting partnership between Edith Cowan University and Tall Tree Early Learning, you now can fast-track your Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies), saving valuable time while building on the skills and experience you’ve already gained in the field.
This innovative pathway recognises and values your professional journey, enabling eligible Atlantis and Tall Tree team members to significantly reduce their study time, saving 12 months on the Bachelor program with one of Australia’s top-rated teacher training universities.
Full sponsorship and funding from Tall Tree Early Learning for the three-year course (valued at approx. $14,000) *
2 Additional leave days (unpaid) per unit
Support with resource fees
Ongoing professional and academic mentorship and support
Recognition and reward for academic excellence through bonus payments for the highest achiever each semester
At Tall Tree Early Learning, we believe our Educators are the heart of everything we do. This partnership is more than a study opportunity, it is a career-transforming investment in your potential, your passion and your leadership in early childhood education.
Limited placements are available. Take the first step in growing your future today.For more information, contact:
Tall Tree Early Learning
Elaine Whelan
Head of People & Culture
Edith Cowan University
School of Education
Dr Julie Boston
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Who is eligible for the program?
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Diploma Qualified Educators currently employed by The Atlantis Group and Tall Tree Early Learning, who meet the RPL criteria to advance to year 2 of the Bachelor of Education program and who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
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How much of the degree can I fast-track?
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The Diploma pathway allows you to fast-track one year of the 4-year Bachelor of Early Childhood Education if you meet the RPL requirements.
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What does the application and enrolment process involve
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Interested Educators can submit an expression of interest to for consideration of the sponsorship by completing the Expression of Interest form outlining why they should be considered and proving they meet the relevant criteria. If approved The Atlantis Group and Tall Tree Early Learning will liaise with the University and the Educator can commence the enrolment.
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When would the course start?
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There are two intakes for the course per year. February and July. Depending on when you apply and taking into account other factors we will liaise with you about a suitable commencement date.
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What if I don’t complete the course?
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Upon sign-up you will be required to sign a training agreement with the company that outlines what will happen if you don’t complete the course, this will involve repayment of fees to the company.
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What happens if I no longer work for the Atlantis Group?
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As above your training agreement will outline that if you leave for whatever reason, you will be required to repay some or all of the fees paid to date.
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Do I need to stay with the company for a certain period after completing my degree?
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Yes, the training agreement outlines the length of time that you will be required to stay at the company following completion of your studies. Should you choose to leave within this time you may be required to repay some or all of the fees paid for your course.
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What happens if I need to defer my study or reduce my study load?
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Any requirement to defer or reduce study load must be discussed with us, so we can assess how we can better support you in completing your qualifications.
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Will I continue working in my current role while studying?
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The opportunity is offered on a part-time, distance learning basis, meaning you can continue to work while you complete your studies. Should you wish to change your working conditions (for example, your working hours), this may impact your eligibility to continue as part of the program.
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At what point can I work as an Early Childhood Teacher?
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Once you are 50% through the Bachelor degree you can be counted for ratio purposes as an Early Childhood Teacher, but the company reserves the right not to utilise you in this capacity unless a suitable role is available.
