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Caliso for Schools - Early Career Teacher Retention Program

Caliso recognises that schools are a unique environment

Tackling the Challenge of Early Career Teacher Retention

Teacher retention is a growing challenge in Australian schools.
Up to 50% of early career teachers consider leaving the profession within the first five years (AITSL, 2023). The reasons are clear: high workloads, emotional exhaustion, unclear communication expectations, and a lack of sustained support. Many enter the profession passionate and capable — yet quickly feel depleted, isolated, or overwhelmed by the everyday demands of school life.

Our Early Career Teacher Retention Program is a research-informed, practical training series developed by educational psychologists designed to equip early career teachers with the real-world skills and support they need to stay and flourish in the profession.

The workshops cover the following:

  • Mental Health in the Workplace

  • Practical Resilience Strategies

  • Evidence-based mentoring

  • Managing a professional workload

  • Professional Communication

Linked to professional standards: The program provides practical, evidence-based strategies that align with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and contribute to teacher-identified professional learning hours.

Return to Work and training solutions

Specifically designed for schools

At Caliso we provide tailored services to address the specific challenges encountered by teachers and schools. We offer Injury Management services for schools consisting of:

  • Worksite Assessments

  • Ergonomic Assessments

  • Medical Case Conferences

  • Liaison with all stakeholders

  • Return to Work planning and strategy

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