Teach NSW

Last week, 50 pre-service teachers embarked on the Beyond the Line study tour to explore the unique experiences of teaching in rural and regional NSW. Over the course of five days, they visited various schools, were inspired by dedicated educators and discovered the incredible communities and opportunities these areas have to offer.

Seeking temporary or permanent employment in a NSW public school? To view the latest opportunities available in this week's edition of JobFeed, visit: http://tinyurl.com/JobFeed

To support students as they begin handwriting, the department has produced the Handwriting in the early years resource. Packed with helpful tips, engaging activities and practice tasks, it's the perfect way to support the development of fine motor skills and letter formation. To access the resource, visit tinyurl.com/HandwritingInTheEarlyYears.

On the next episode, Juliana, numeracy adviser K - 6 and primary school teacher, offers practical tips to help improve student outcomes in numeracy. She shares how simple questions and interactive games can encourage even young learners to be able to justify answers when problem-solving and grow their reasoning abilities.

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Applications for the Teach and Learn Scholarship (Specialist Teaching Areas) are now open. Approved teachers can be financially supported to upskill as a Teacher Librarian, Careers Adviser or English as an Additional Language/Dialect teacher.

To find out more and to apply, visit tinyurl.com/SpecialistScholarship.

Support your students this Literacy and Numeracy Week (29 August - 4 September) by exploring the Universal Resources Hub. Access a wealth of evidence-based resources designed to strengthen your students' literacy and numeracy skills. Filter by key learning areas and find regularly updated activities to enhance your teaching. Visit the staff portal to get started.

Coming up on TeachCast, we speak to Alessandra, Literacy Adviser 7-12, Secondary English and EAL/D teacher, about strategies for improving literacy outcomes in the classroom. Alessandra shares the value of observing other educators, from experienced mentors to dynamic early career teachers, to gain fresh insights and innovative approaches to teaching.

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If you are commencing or continuing an initial teacher education degree in 2025 and are interested in teaching in a rural or remote NSW public school, you may be eligible for the teach.Rural Scholarship. Apply now to be supported while you study and graduate with a permanent teaching position in a NSW public school.

To find out more and apply, visit: tinyurl.com/teachRuralScholarship.

Applications for the Teach and Learn Scholarship (High Demand Subject Areas) are now open. Approved teachers can be financially supported to retrain as teachers of mathematics, physics, engineering studies, agriculture or industrial technology - metal and/or timber.

To find out more and to apply, visit tinyurl.com/HighDemandScholarship.

In next week's episode of TeachCast, we're joined by Alessandra, 7-12 Literacy Advisor, Secondary English and EAL/D teacher. If improving student literacy outcomes is top of mind for you, this is the episode for you. Tune in as we also discuss valuable strategies on building confidence in the classroom and creating an environment where students feel supported.

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Are you a HSC student, university student or industry professional considering a career in teaching? If so, apply for the Teacher Education Scholarship and you can be supported while you study and graduate with a permanent teaching position in a NSW public school.

Find out more and apply at: tinyurl.com/TESNSW.

Are you a current teacher passionate about inclusive education? The Inclusive Practice in Education Scholarship offers you the incredible opportunity to expand your expertise in supporting students with additional learning needs.

Scholarship recipients will receive financial support of up to $23,000 towards the cost of their degree and a guaranteed permanent teaching position in a NSW public school.

Applications are now open. To apply, visit tinyurl.com/IPIES.

What started as a simple discussion about ice cream, turned into a weekly tradition. In our upcoming episode of TeachCast, we meet Chris, principal in a NSW public primary school, who shares the story of how the 'Ice Cream Club' became a fun way for teachers to unwind and bond every Friday afternoon. Are you team Maxibon or Golden Gaytime?

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Join our mob and make a difference in your community with the Teacher Education Scholarship - Aboriginal. Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders commencing or continuing an initial teacher education degree can be supported while they study to become a primary or secondary teacher in a NSW public school. Applications are now open. Find out more and apply at: tinyurl.com/TESAboriginal.