ISTAA Accomplished Teacher

recognises teachers who:

• Are highly effective, skilled practitioners with in-depth knowledge of subject and curriculum content.

NESA Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher

recognises teachers who:

• Are highly effective, skilled practitioners with in-depth knowledge of subject and curriculum content,

• Keep abreast of the latest developments in their fields of expertise,

• And work collaboratively to improve their own practice, and the practice of their colleagues.

ISTAA Accomplished Teacher

Teachers must have:

1. Achieved Proficient Teacher Accreditation

and maintained that level of accreditation for at least five full-time equivalent years of service. 

Note: A teacher can apply for Accomplished Teacher accreditation before completing the required service period, as long as they will have done so by the end of the year in which their application is assessed.

2. Discussed readiness with their line manager and the Director of Professional Learning

Teachers receiving additional allowances are eligible for this allowance.

NESA Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher

Teachers must have:

1. Achieved Proficient Teacher Accreditation

2. Been assessed as satisfactory in:

a. 2 of your most recent annual performance assessments if applying for Highly Accomplished Teacher, or

b. 3 annual performance assessments if applying for Lead Teacher

3. Considered the scope of their role and the opportunities they will have to demonstrate the Standards

4. Discussed readiness with their line manager and the Principal or their delegate (Director of Professional Learning)

Teachers receiving additional allowances are not eligible for this allowance.

ISTAA Accomplished Teacher

Evidence must include:

• A Principal Attestation that confirms the applicant’s practice aligns with Standards 4, 6 and 7

• Documentary evidence that addresses a minimum of 20 Accomplished Teacher Standard Descriptors from across Standards 1, 2, 3 and 5

• One Observation of Practice Record

 Duration: 

One Calendar Year (Evidence can be used from the previous year)

NESA Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher

Evidence must include:

The HALT application process takes a modular approach. It includes:

• 2 modules where you develop evidence to demonstrate your practice and its impact for 20 Standard Descriptors at the relevant HALT level

• A report after observing a colleague’s teaching practice

• A Site Visit to verify your practice

Duration: 

Typically, Two to Three Years

Pymble Plus Version 2-Highly Accomplished

recognises teachers who:

• Are highly effective, skilled practitioners with in-depth knowledge of subject and curriculum content,

• Keep abreast of the latest developments in their fields of expertise,

• And work collaboratively to improve their own practice, and the practice of their colleagues 

Eligibility:

You are Permanent Teacher who has:

1. Achieved Proficient Teacher Accreditation

2. Taught for 12 months at step 2.5 (consideration of service can be given for career change teachers)

3. Demonstrated at least two substantive examples of working collaboratively to improve the practice of teacher colleagues in a significant way.

4. Considered the scope of their role and the opportunities they will have to demonstrate the Standards

5. Discussed readiness with their line manager and the Director of Professional Learning

6. Given at least 2 years full time or equivalent service to Pymble as a teacher

Teachers receiving additional allowances are not eligible for this allowance

Evidence Requirements:

The Pymble Plus Version 2 accreditation process takes a modular approach. It includes:

• A Teacher Inquiry module that:

odemonstrates exemplary teaching practice using the latest knowledge from your field of expertise

ois evidenced by impact on student learning

• A year long Pymble endorsed project that:

o evidences your ability to model and lead innovative teaching   and learning practices that relate to all applicable Standards and

osupports colleagues to engage in the delivery of NSW curriculum and assessment

oa “Story of Impact” for dissemination in the college community

Duration: 18 months to 2 years

Pymble Plus - HALT Top UP

recognises teachers who:

• Have been granted Experienced Teacher/ Accomplished Teacher/Pymble Plus Accreditation,

• Keep abreast of the latest developments in their fields of expertise,

• And work collaboratively to improve their own practice, and the practice of their colleagues 

Eligibility:

You are Permanent Teacher who has:

1. Achieved and maintained Experienced Teacher/ Accomplished Teacher/ Pymble Plus Version 1 Accreditation, or recognition on employment

2. Demonstrated at least two substantive examples of working collaboratively to improve the practice of teacher colleagues in a significant way.

3. Considered the scope of their role and the opportunities they will have to demonstrate the Standards

4. Discussed readiness with their line manager and the Director of Professional Learning

5. Given at least 2 years full time or equivalent service to Pymble as an accomplished teacher

Teachers receiving additional allowances are not eligible for this allowance.

Evidence Requirements:

The Pymble Plus- HALT Top up accreditation takes a project approach. It includes:

The completion of a  Pymble endorsed project that:

• evidences your ability to model and lead innovative teaching and learning practices that relate to all applicable Standards and

• supports colleagues to engage in the delivery of NSW curriculum and assessment

• a “Story of Impact” for dissemination in the college community

Duration: 1 calendar year