Full course description
Date and Time
Wednesday 16 September 2026, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm
Monday 26 October 2026, 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue
Independent Schools Victoria, 40 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne
Audience
Experienced fully registered school teachers and early childhood teachers who are currently mentoring or intend to mentor a Provisionally Registered Teacher (PRT) in the near future
Description
The VIT Mentoring Program is professional learning designed to build the knowledge and skills of fully registered teachers who support Provisionally Registered Teachers during the early years of their teaching career, including the VIT Provisional to Full Registration process
Key Takeaways
The program equips mentors to:
- support beginning and returning teachers holding Provisional Registration
- guide teachers through the transition from provisional to full registration
- develop effective mentoring practice to support professional growth and reflective practice.
To be recognised as a VIT-trained mentor, participants must attend both days of the program within the same calendar year.
Presenter Information
Professional Practice Team – Victorian Institute of Teaching
LThe Professional Practice team consists of experienced teachers who support the profession across all sectors to connect pedagogy to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) ensuring a high level of teaching practice.
The team are dedicated in providing a high level of support for teachers across career stages and is committed to VIT’s vision of ensuring that Victorian learners have the best teachers.

