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Nexus Teaching Program

Make a real impact on the next generation. Get paid to teach in local schools while you study with La Trobe’s award-winning1 Nexus program.

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What is the Nexus program?

If you’re looking to make a career switch to teaching and have a lasting impact, La Trobe’s Nexus supported degrees enable you to obtain your teaching qualification while learning the latest in best practice, building your professional network and gaining real-world experience.

With the Nexus program you’ll get practical classroom experience in a diverse range of metropolitan, regional, rural and remote schools. Plus, you’ll receive a paid salary, additional financial assistance and the reassurance of significant support and mentoring.

As a Nexus participant, you’ll graduate ready for the classroom – with 94% of graduates continuing to teach after graduating from the program.2

Why choose Nexus?

  • Benefit from academic, financial and personal support
  • Get paid to teach and study in Victoria or NSW
  • Be part of a close community of practicing teachers
  • Gain practical experience in economically, culturally diverse and hard-to-staff schools
  • Be the catalyst for positive change and impact students that need it most

Check if you're eligible:

  • Passion for social justice.
  • Undergraduate degree in a non-teaching discipline with a WAM or GPA above 65% (mandatory).*
  • Knowledge in high-need areas: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or other relevant disciplines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and commitment to becoming a high-quality teacher.
  • Permanent residency or Australian citizenship (mandatory).

Encouraged to apply: all are encouraged to apply, particularly Indigenous applicants, those from non-English speaking backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, or those from rural communities.

* Only applicable to the Master of Teaching (Primary) and Master of Teaching (Secondary)

What courses offer the Nexus program?

This award-winning program1 is unique to La Trobe University and offered in our postgraduate initial teacher education (ITE) courses and undergraduate pathway Education courses, so you’ll graduate with a teaching qualification. The program is funded by the Commonwealth government, and supported by the Victorian and NSW governments.

Choose where would you like to study:

    Courses available in Victoria:

    Diploma of Teacher Education (Nexus)

    Diploma of Teacher Education (Nexus)

    Build an employment-based pathway to further studies in education and teaching with our Nexus program and transition into our accredited teaching degree. Be prepared to work in learning or education-related fields across a wide range of industries. Work in policy, community education programs, corporate training and more roles including:

    • Training consultant
    • Education aide
    • Community educator

    Find out more

    Master of Teaching (Primary)

    Master of Teaching (Primary)

    Combine knowledge, context and experience with theory and become a valuable primary teacher. You can specialise in areas like diagnostic learning, relationship skill building and special needs. Possible roles include:

    • primary school teacher
    • early childhood educator
    • special educator
    • community educator
    • non-traditional learning environment roles for advisory boards, government and private organisations

    Find out more

    Master of Teaching (Secondary)

    Master of Teaching (Secondary)

    Learn about the diverse academic and developmental needs of young people, then design and teach the curriculum. Specialise in one double or two single-method teaching areas. Possible roles include:

    • secondary school teacher
    • community educator
    • non-traditional learning environment roles for advisory boards, government and private organisations

    Find out more

    Benefits:*

  • Up to AUD$14,900 in financial support.
  • Part-time employment as a teacher aide in the first year.
  • Full-time employment as a paraprofessional with Permission to Teach in the second year.

*Applicable to the Master of Teaching (Primary) and Master of Teaching (Secondary)

How to apply

  • Apply for an eligible teaching course

    You can apply directly with La Trobe or via VTAC or UAC. If you are applying via VTAC or UAC you will need to make the Nexus course your number one preference to be considered for the Nexus program.

  • Wait for your course offer with Nexus information

  • Apply for Nexus

How does Nexus transform teacher education?

Hear from recent graduates of the Master of Teaching degree.

Learn more about the impact of Nexus in shaping the future of education with real-world teaching experiences, diverse participant backgrounds, and a commitment to social justice. Download our infographic for key statistics and program success rates [PDF 85KB].

Why do we offer Nexus?

La Trobe University is committed to making a meaningful change in education by equipping future teachers with classroom-ready skills. Our goal is to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience, ensuring that participants not only earn their teaching qualifications but also gain hands-on experience in diverse educational settings. By offering extensive support, real-world practice, and professional development opportunities, we aim to prepare our graduates to make a significant impact in schools and provide their students with the quality education they deserve.

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Things you should know

  1. Australian Financial Review (AFR), 2022, AFR Higher Education Awards show universities at their creative best
  2. Average percentage calculated based on Master of Teaching students graduated between 2020-2022