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- Gary Keet
- August 25, 2026
- 1:30 pm
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Starting as a CRT at a new school? Discover what to do in your first 30 minutes to feel prepared, understand expectations and start the day confidently.
- Gary Keet
- August 21, 2026
- 6:00 pm
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What should you expect from a teaching agency? From clear communication and reliable support to flexibility and the right school matches, here’s what teachers should look for.
- Gary Keet
- August 20, 2026
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What happens when a school requests a CRT? See how YTA finds the right teacher, confirms the booking and supports schools every step of the way.
- Gary Keet
- August 19, 2026
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Discover how YTA supports Victorian schools with responsive communication, familiar CRTs, better matching and a personalised approach to daily staffing.
- Gary Keet
- August 17, 2026
- 6:35 pm
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What makes a great Casual Relief Teacher? Discover seven things CRTs do that schools value, remember and notice — and that can lead to repeat bookings.
- Gary Keet
- August 16, 2026
- 9:51 am
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Finding the right people for your school shouldn't simply be about filling a vacancy or finding someone who can be in a classroom tomorrow.
- Gary Keet
- August 14, 2026
- 12:18 pm
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As a CRT it can be difficult at times to manage a class when you don't know the students. In this blog we address this and find out How to Manage a Hard Class.
- Katrina Maddock
- October 25, 2025
- 12:16 pm
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Preparation starts long before you walk into the interview room. These steps will help you arrive confident, composed, and ready to impress.
- Rachael Keet
- October 25, 2025
- 12:00 pm
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Landing a permanent teaching role is a huge milestone — it offers stability, community, and the chance to make a lasting impact. But with so many passionate educators vying for limited positions, standing out in an interview takes preparation and polish.
- Rachael Keet
- October 13, 2025
- 1:02 am
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As teachers, we spend most of our time focusing on our students — but when it’s time to apply for new roles, your resume becomes your classroom. It’s the first impression schools and recruiters get of your teaching skills, so it needs to be clear, professional, and easy to read.
- Katrina Maddock
- May 1, 2025
- 11:51 pm
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Mindful in May invites educators to explore mindfulness in the classroom.
- Katrina Maddock
- March 18, 2025
- 11:53 am
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Harmony Week 2025 for CRTs - Celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and backgrounds that make our communities so vibrant.
- Gary Keet
- March 11, 2025
- 1:33 am
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Enhancing Teacher Job Satisfaction with Casual Relief Work
- Rachael Keet
- March 4, 2025
- 1:39 am
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Each year, on March 8th, the world comes together to celebrate International Women's Day
- Katrina Maddock
- February 2, 2025
- 10:34 am
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Navigating the New School Year: Effective Tips for Casual Relief Teachers
- Gary Keet
- December 5, 2024
- 9:36 am
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Using AI as a casual relief teacher can be an innovative approach to support education, especially in situations where human teachers are unavailable or additional support is needed.
- Rachael Keet
- November 22, 2024
- 8:12 am
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Congratulations, graduates! You’ve donned the cap, taken the pictures, and probably spent some time reflecting on what’s next - Casual Teaching?
- Rachael Keet
- October 28, 2024
- 2:24 am
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Relief teaching offers unique challenges and rewards, but managing stress effectively is crucial to thriving in this dynamic role.
- Gary Keet
- September 9, 2024
- 12:05 pm
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R U OK? Day is coming up on Thursday 12th of September but ANY day is the day to ask, 'are you ok?'
- Gary Keet
- August 27, 2024
- 12:47 pm
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Your Teaching Agency would like to celebrate the wonderful work that our teacher aides do in schools.
- Rachael Keet
- August 19, 2024
- 10:48 am
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Book Week is a wonderful opportunity for casual teachers to engage students in the joy of reading and storytelling.
- Rachael Keet
- July 29, 2024
- 1:31 pm
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Celebrations for 100 days of school for all prep students is fast approaching. Get involved and help them celebrate this fantastic milestone.
- Rachael Keet
- July 24, 2024
- 1:16 pm
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With the Olympic Games fast approaching, teaching students about the games can be both educational and inspiring.
- Katrina Maddock
- June 11, 2024
- 12:38 am
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For casual teachers - See clip to find out how to update your YTA calendar on our web app using your phone.
- Rachael Keet
- June 11, 2024
- 12:31 am
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For casual teachers - See clip below to find out how to save our web application as an icon on your phone home screen.
- Rachael Keet
- May 27, 2024
- 3:03 am
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For casual teachers - here are some simple yet engaging sensory play ideas that can be easily implemented
- Gary Keet
- May 10, 2024
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Education Week is an annual celebration of education in Victoria. In 2024, Victoria will celebrate Education Week from Monday 13 May to Friday 17 May.
- Gary Keet
- April 18, 2024
- 11:53 am
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ANZAC Day, a significant day in Australia and New Zealand, is often commemorated through various activities in schools. As a casual teacher, you can plan engaging and respectful activities to help students understand the importance of ANZAC Day.
- Rachael Keet
- March 26, 2024
- 7:53 am
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Ideas for casual teachers looking for engaging early finisher activities to keep students occupied, entertained, and still learning.
- Gary Keet
- March 24, 2024
- 9:06 am
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Blogs are not often considered when Teachers are looking for activities that count as PD and they can use when renewing their VIT registration.
- Rachael Keet
- March 17, 2024
- 2:45 pm
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Introducing students to the world of reading at the beginning of their school journey is crucial for fostering a love of learning.
- Gary Keet
- March 17, 2024
- 2:23 pm
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Here are 10 fun physical education activities that require no equipment
- Rachael Keet
- March 16, 2024
- 2:25 am
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We come together to celebrate Harmony Day on 21 March. Created in 1999 to celebrate unity and diversity, Harmony Day was originally an Australian celebration but is now marked worldwide by conscientious citizens.
- Gary Keet
- March 11, 2024
- 9:40 am
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Many classes you teach will have children who have an additional learning need. Here are our Top Tips to help CRTs in the classroom
- Gary Keet
- February 25, 2024
- 11:05 am
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Clean Up Australia Day provides a fantastic opportunity for teachers to engage their students in hands-on environmental stewardship activities while fostering a sense of responsibility and care for the world around them.
- Gary Keet
- February 21, 2024
- 3:47 pm
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Here are some top teaching podcasts that offer valuable insights, ideas, and inspiration for educators
- Rachael Keet
- February 21, 2024
- 3:32 pm
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The decision to become a CRT is one that many graduate teachers fall into after not being able to secure a contract or full time position. So what are the benefits of being a CRT when you graduate?
- Rachael Keet
- February 18, 2024
- 10:25 am
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When there's no lesson plan left, educators can still engage students in meaningful learning experiences. Here are some ideas for what to teach.
- Gary Keet
- February 11, 2024
- 10:18 am
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For casual teachers, acknowledging and celebrating Lunar New Year in the classroom can be a meaningful way to engage students in cultural diversity and foster a sense of inclusion. Here are some ideas for incorporating Lunar New Year into your teaching
- Rachael Keet
- February 10, 2024
- 4:40 am
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There are countless books that can benefit teachers in various aspects of their profession, from pedagogy to classroom management to personal development. Here are five books that many educators have found particularly insightful and valuable.
- Rachael Keet
- December 1, 2023
- 8:51 pm
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The life of a casual teacher can be challenging – new students, new schools and new routines each day. Here are 8 tips from Rainbow Sky
- Rachael Keet
- November 29, 2023
- 10:14 am
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Congratulations on graduating! Here are our top tips for your first day of teaching which will help graduate teachers have a successful and enjoyable start
- Rachael Keet
- November 24, 2023
- 8:34 pm
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Casual Relief Teachers - We have partnered with Rainbow Sky Creations to bring some fantastic teaching resources to our CRTs
- Gary Keet
- August 14, 2023
- 12:36 am
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Watch the Youtube clip from Rita Pierson + Our 5 tips for CRTs on how to make a connection with your students.
- Gary Keet
- August 12, 2023
- 10:12 am
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How to complete the DEET Mandatory Reporting PD
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