Table 1 Baseline characteristics of educators involved in the HOPPEL professional learning program

Age

 Under 25 years

15 (14)

 26–29 years

23 (22)

 30–39 years

34 (33)

 40–49 years

22 (21)

 50–59 years

10 (10)

Highest qualification

 Certificate

32 (31)

 Diploma

47 (45)

 Bachelor degree

16 (15)

 Other

9 (9)

Employment status

 Full-time

37 (36)

 Part-time

65 (63)

 No Response

2 (1)

Time employed as educator

  < 1 years

1 (1)

 1–2 years

18 (17)

 3–5 years

30 (29)

 6–8 years

8 (8)

  > 8 years

47 (45)

Time employed within organisation

  < 1 years

8 (8)

 1–2 years

26 (25)

 3–5 years

29 (28)

 6–8 years

14 (13)

  > 8 years

27 (26)

Current position

 Manager

11 (10)

 Educational Leader

1 (1)

 Teacher (2^nd in charge)

3 (3)

 Room leader

24 (23)

 Educator

65 (63)