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91Ïã½¶app STEP

Step into the classroom with a Master of Teaching under 91Ïã½¶app's School-based Teacher Education Program (91Ïã½¶app STEP).

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91Ïã½¶app STEP

Are you ready to step in a new career direction? 91Ïã½¶app’s School-based Teacher Education Program (91Ïã½¶app STEP) is Canberra’s newest employment-based pathway into teaching, created in partnership with the ACT Education Directorate. This innovative program allows you to start working as a paid Learning Support Assistant (LSA) from day one, gaining invaluable classroom experience while studying for your Master of Primary or Master of Secondary Teaching. It’s the perfect blend of earning and learning, designed to fast-track your teaching career.

From your second year in the program, you’ll step into a teaching role with a Permit to Teach, giving you the opportunity to put theory into practice while still completing your studies. 91Ïã½¶app STEP offers a unique chance to combine hands-on learning, financial support, and a career-defining experience that prepares you to become a confident, capable teacher.

With 91Ïã½¶app STEP, not only do you earn a salary, but you also receive a $20,000 scholarship to help ease the financial burden of returning to study. Throughout your journey, you’ll be supported by experienced mentors and instructional coaches who will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in the classroom.

So, if you’re after a career change that will challenge and reward you, 91Ïã½¶app STEP provides the perfect pathway to becoming a fully qualified teacher while working in a school-based environment.

Applications for the 2025 91Ïã½¶app STEP intake are now closed. However, there is still time to apply for our Master of Teaching degree if you’d like to begin your studies in 2025. Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 91Ïã½¶app STEP intake.


Employed from day one

Start working as a part-time LSA in your first year, progressing to a teacher (Permit to Teach) in your second year.

$20,000 Scholarship

Financial support to help you focus on your studies.

Mentorship and coaching

Benefit from experienced mentors and instructional coaches supporting you throughout your studies.

Employed from day one

Start working as a part-time LSA in your first year, progressing to a teacher (Permit to Teach) in your second year.

$20,000 Scholarship

Financial support to help you focus on your studies.

Mentorship and coaching

Benefit from experienced mentors and instructional coaches supporting you throughout your studies.

Register your interest

Download the course brochure and receive updates on key dates and the application process

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View the 91Ïã½¶app STEP webinar recording

Interested in the 91Ïã½¶app STEP program? Watch our recent webinar to see how this program can support your journey into a teaching career. In this session, we provide an in-depth look at UC STEP’s structure and benefits, along with expert insights from our academics to highlight the unique advantages of the Master of Teaching pathway.

Program details

Upon graduation you will have a Master of Primary Teaching or a Master of Secondary Teaching, depending on your selected specialisation.

The Master of Teaching under 91Ïã½¶app STEP will be delivered using a combination of flexible on campus and online study designed to enable employment alongside study; you will complete 30 credit points in the first year and the remaining 18 credit points in the second year, allowing you to work while you learn.

Learn more about UC’s Master of Teaching.

To be eligible to study a Master of Teaching under 91Ïã½¶app STEP, you will need to have the following:

  • An undergraduate degree that aligns with one or more of the in the Australian Curriculum. We particularly encourage applicants with backgrounds in hard-to-staff subject areas such as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or foreign languages.
  • You should have the capacity to balance part-time employment as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or a teacher with your academic commitments during the program.
  • All applicants must obtain a Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVPC) prior to commencing the program
  • Applicants must demonstrate a passion for education and a desire to make a positive impact on students' lives. A personal statement outlining your motivation for entering the teaching profession will be required as part of the application.
  • In your second year, you’ll progress to teaching under a Permit to Teach (PTT). You must meet the ACT Education Directorate's requirements for this, which include a satisfactory background check and appropriate professional readiness for the classroom.
  • Applicants must be eligible to gain a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

91Ïã½¶app STEP is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching workforce. We strongly encourage applications from:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) individuals
  • Individuals with personal and professional backgrounds relevant to working with neurodiverse students, students with disability, or students with English as a second language

Through 91Ïã½¶app STEP, you’ll be employed as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) from day one, and as a teacher under a Permit to Teach (PTT) in your second year, all while undertaking a Master of Primary Teaching or Master of Secondary Teaching.

Year 1:

Learning Support Assistant (LSA):

  • Part time (0.4 full-time equivalent)
  • Approx. $23,086 - $23,890 salary
  • Plus a $20,000 scholarship

Year 2:

Permit to Teach (PTT):

  • 0.8 part-time equivalent
  • Approx. $66,237 salary

91Ïã½¶app STEP is only available for Semester 1 intake. The next intake is:  

  • Semester 1 2026 
  • Start date: 16 February 2026 

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Applications for the 2026 91Ïã½¶app STEP intake will open in Semester 2 2025. 

If you would like to join our mailing list to get the latest information about UC STEP intake 2026, please send an email to 91Ïã½¶appSTEP@canberra.edu.au.


91Ïã½¶app’s Master of Teaching is an internationally recognised qualification that will enable graduates to pursue a wide range of employment opportunities across Australia and the world, including:

  • Primary School Teacher (Primary Teaching specialisation)
  • Secondary School Teacher (Secondary Teaching specialisation)
  • Principal
  • Relief Teacher
  • Adult Educator
  • Children’s Author
  • Curriculum Adviser
  • Flexible Learning Developer
  • Professional Trainer, Coach, or Tutor
  • Life Coach or Development Executive
  • International School Teacher
  • Education Entrepreneur
  • Foreign Aid Worker/Educator
  • Academia, including pedagogy researcher
  • Policy Design and Implementation

  • What time will my classes be?
    • All classes are scheduled during the day.
  • Can I study the course part-time?
    • Unfortunately, the program can only be studied in the format outlined to ensure that you are eligible to work in a part-time capacity in the second year. 
    • Your units are organised across two days per week. 
    • You could certainly enrol in our regular program if you are keen to study part-time, and there are other scholarships offered by the Federal government
  • Are there other scholarships if I am not eligible for 91Ïã½¶app STEP?
    • Yes! The Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship can provide you up to $20,000 for new full-time postgraduate teaching students.
    • Check out the website for further information on eligibility:
  • Is this program open to international students?
    • Unfortunately, no. You will need to be either an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or able to gain a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
  • Who can I contact if I need advice for the program?
    • Send us an email via 91Ïã½¶appSTEP@canberra.edu.au and we will be in touch.

91Ïã½¶app’s Master of Teaching

91Ïã½¶app’s Master of Primary Teaching and Master of Secondary Teaching are unlike any other in Australia. Our unique hands-on approach to learning gives you the perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and extensive classroom experience. You’ll graduate with a fully accredited qualification by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI), equipped with everything you need to be a pivotal mentor in a child’s learning journey.

Learn more

Why study with 91Ïã½¶app


Flexible study modes

Choose to study on-campus, online, or both, while gaining hands-on classroom experience.

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We’re #1 in Canberra for postgraduate teaching quality and skills development.
(GUG, 2024)

The 91Ïã½¶app Difference

Discover the 91Ïã½¶app Difference for enhanced practical learning.

Flexible study modes

Choose to study on-campus, online, or both, while gaining hands-on classroom experience.

#1 in Canberra

We’re #1 in Canberra for postgraduate teaching quality and skills development.
(GUG, 2024)

The 91Ïã½¶app Difference

Discover the 91Ïã½¶app Difference for enhanced practical learning.

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Ready to make a difference in education? Download a brochure or speak to our staff via email or over the phone.

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