About the Career Connections Program
The Career Connections Program offers second, third and final-year Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching students from participating universities a unique opportunity to explore teaching as a career across western and south-western Sydney.
The initial program is open to students completing an initial teacher education degree at Australian Catholic University, The University of Sydney and Western Sydney University.
Classroom
Explore NSW public schools classrooms in western and south-western Sydney
Engage with local school communities and experienced teachers
Gain practical insights into teaching in diverse and dynamic settings
Community
Connect with the Teach NSW team and fellow pre-service teachers
Build professional networks and develop your professional practice
Engage in Q&A panels, information sessions and networking opportunities.
Career
- Remain connected to the department and gain support in applying for approval to teach
- Learn about opportunities to work as a Student Learning Support Officer (SLSO)
- Discover pathways to temporary and permanent employment in NSW public schools.
Are you interested in exploring a teaching career in western or south-western Sydney?
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Eligibility
The NSW Department of Education is partnering with several universities to offer the Career Connections Program. To be eligible, you must:
- Be a domestic student completing your second, third or final-year of a Bachelor of Education degree or your Master of Teaching degree at a partner university at the time of the program. Your studies will need to meet the department’s and NESA’s academic requirements for employment as a teacher.
- Hold a valid Working With Children Check.
- Be willing to complete a practicum in a high-demand metro location for your professional experience placement.
- Demonstrate a passion for, and commitment to, the values of public education.
- Not be committed to employment in a non-government school after the completion of your final professional experience placement.
- Possess English language proficiency that is of a standard that would enable you to teach and interact effectively and confidently in a NSW public school.
The application process will seek to attract the strongest applicants, with priority given to applicants studying in high-demand subject areas.
For additional information about the Career Connections Program read the frequently asked questions or contact the program team via careerconnections@det.nsw.edu.au
More information
Review the frequently asked questions for more information about the Career Connections Program.
Alternatively, contact the program team via careerconnections@det.nsw.edu.au
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