The Exemplary Teacher Grant offers financial support and dedicated mentoring to high‑achieving final‑year and new graduate teachers as they complete their studies and begin their teaching journey. 

About the Program 

The Exemplary Teacher Grant provides high‑achieving current penultimate and final‑year (undergraduate and postgraduate) teacher education students with a one‑off $5,000 payment, a dedicated mentor teacher, and a guaranteed full‑time, permanent position in a CSBB school. Students in their penultimate year also receive one day per week of paid teaching employment while completing their studies, while final-year students move straight into a full‑time teaching role commencing 2027. 

Eligibility Criteria 

We’re seeking exceptional future teachers who demonstrate strong academic performance and professional readiness.  The Exemplary Teacher Grants are open to undergraduate and postgraduate primary or secondary teacher education students who meet the following criteria: 

  • Conditionally accredited with NESA (or eligible to apply by the end of 2026)
  • Successful completion of both elements of LANTITE
  • Successful Professional Experience placements
  • Currently in the final or penultimate year of a teacher education degree at an Australian university
  • A strong academic record (preferred credit-average or above preferred) 

Financial Support 

  • $5,000 one-off payment paid at the start of the program
  • Paid employment (1 day per week) as a conditionally accredited teacher for any remaining period of study 

What else is included? 

  • One-on-one mentoring by an experienced teacher
  • Membership of the ETIP Community of Practice
  • Collaborative Coaching
  • Targeted Professional Learning
  • Guaranteed full-time, permanent teaching position in a CSBB school upon degree completion – removing the stress of job hunting. 

How to Apply

To apply for the Exemplary Teacher Grants, simply click on the link below and complete the form.  

Click on this link to apply: CSBB Exemplary Teacher Grant (ETG) Application Form 2026 – Fill in form 

You will need to provide/upload the following within the form: 

  • Introductory video
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Most recent Professional Experience Report
  • Academic Transcript
  • Referee Details 

Applications Open 20 April and close 26 June 2026.