Level Up Your Teaching Career: The Power of Professional Associations & Networking | Episode 45
Welcome back to the Educational Currency Podcast! In this episode, Chris Kalodikis and Robert Naumoski break down why joining professional bodies, subject associations, and educational conferences is one of the most powerful moves you can make for your teaching career—especially if you're an early career teacher!
Chris shares his firsthand experiences transitioning from attendee and presenter to board director at ICTNSW. From cross-system networking and collaborative resource creation to racking up NESA PD accreditation hours and building bridges with decision-makers at NESA, ACARA, and universities, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you get connected, stay current, and grow as an educator.
Whether you're looking for mentorship, trying to avoid subject isolation, or aiming for Higher Level Accreditation (HAT/Lead), tune in to see how professional associations can elevate your teaching journey!
Topics
01:03 – What is a Professional Association in Education?
02:14 – PD, Industry Currency, and Learning Through Organic Dialogue 03:47 – Why Early Career Teachers Should Join an Association
05:22 – Cross-System Networking Across Public, Independent & Systemic Schools
06:17 – Connecting with NESA, ACARA & Industry Leaders
07:22 – Benefits of Presenting, Getting Recognised & Giving Back
08:50 – Mentorship, Shared Digital Resources & Writers' Workshops 10:21 – NESA Accreditation Hours & Pathways to Lead Teacher Status 11:57 – Bridging Secondary Education with Tertiary & Industry Experts
13:48 – Navigating Professional Associations as a New Teacher
15:36 – Building Community & Unexpected Podcast Guest Connections
18:01 – Weekends, Online vs. In-Person Conferences, and Short-Form Content
19:48 – How Teachers Can Search For & Join Associations
21:35 – The Social Aspect: Breaking Isolation & Building Australia-Wide Networks
23:28 – Career Opportunities, Being Headhunted, and Finding the Right School Environment
28:19 – Final Thoughts: Teaching as a Vocation & Community Network
Robert Naumoski and Christopher Kalodikis have over 20 years of teaching experience. Rob teaches Mathematics and is the founder of The Coaching College and owner of Ultimate Defence Academy. Chris teaches Computing and is the founder of Maximum Education.
RESOURCES & LINKS
- Professional Teachers Council NSW (PTC NSW): https://www.ptc.nsw.edu.au/
- ICTNSW Association: https://www.ictnsw.org.au/
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