In a school setting, it is expected the workplace recommendation panel generally comprises

• your principal* (or their delegate) who assumes the role of panel chair
• a registered teacher or early childhood teacher who has participated in a VIT mentor training program (Effective Mentor Program or other)
• a registered teaching colleague you nominate and who knows your work.

*To be part of a panel, a principal must be a registered teacher.

In an early childhood setting, it is expected the panel generally comprises

• a fully registered early childhood teacher as panel chair*
• a fully registered early childhood teacher or teacher who has participated in a VIT teacher mentoring program (EMP or other)
• another fully registered early childhood teacher or teacher colleague who you nominate and who knows your work. 

*In an early childhood (EC) setting, the education leader (e.g. centre director or manager) should assume the role of panel chair if they hold full early childhood teacher (ECT) registration. If the education leader does not hold full ECT registration, any EC trained panel member can assume the role of panel chair.

If a workplace has any concerns regarding the formation of a properly constituted workplace recommendation panel, please contact the Professional Practice team for further guidance.