Program benefits successful applicants will receive: up to $20,000 (before tax) to complete a postgraduate ITE degree up to $40,000 (before tax) to complete an undergraduate ITE degree Funding is provided following successful completion of eligible subjects.
access the Supported Pathway into Teaching Special Leave to attend compulsory professional placements and exams, during the course of their ITE degree.
join a community of practice for support and connection with peers and opportunities for career development.
an offer of permanent employment as a special education teacher in a Special School or Special Education Program within a State School, based on workforce needs.
Eligibility To be eligible, you must: have a genuine interest in becoming a special education teacher in QLD state schools be a current teacher aide in a QLD State School.
Priority will be given to current Teacher Aides in Special Schools or in a Special Education Program in a State School.
Minimum of 1 years' experience.
Priority will be given to applicants with more than 1 years' experience.




Be temporarily or permanently employed in a school.
Priority will be given to permanent employees.
Applicants must provide a as part of their application.
have Principal's endorsement to participate be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or postgraduate initial teacher education (ITE) program, for commencement in ****; or already studying an ITE program have Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia commit to teaching in a permanent role in a state special school, or a Special Education Program in a state school commit to minimum service requirement.
Offer will be subject to meeting .
Most universities require their prospective students to pass the LANTITE prior to commencing studies.
Eligible ITE programs To be eligible, your course must be an accredited ITE program listed on either the QCT or AITSL approved program lists below *Please refer to Fact sheet regarding more information on study, employment and minimum service requirements.
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📌 Aspiring Special Education Teacher Program 2027, Teach Queensland (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton