Supporting teachers, advancing students
The Strategy sets out our vision to deliver a sustainable pipeline of teachers with the right subject qualifications and in the right locations to meet our students’ needs.
The NSW Teacher Supply Strategy is an evidence-based plan to continue to attract and grow quality teachers, with the right subject qualifications, to locations where they are needed, to support and advance our students.
Our strategic priorities
Grow overall supply of teachers
To encourage more people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise to choose a career in teaching, both at the graduate and mid-career level.
Encourage more teachers to train in high-need and specialist subject areas
The department needs more teachers to specialise in areas of greatest need, particularly in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects.
Provide targeted teaching support for students in the places it is needed
Develop and support the profession in regional areas so students have access to the best education possible.
Download the NSW Teacher Supply Strategy
Supporting teachers
Frequently asked questions
Read our frequently asked questions on the Teacher Supply Strategy.
Media releases
- New opportunities for teaching profession (15 October 2021)
- Incentives overhaul a big win for regional teachers (22 September 2021)
- Quality Time for teaching (17 September 2021)