Are you preparing for an upcoming professional experience placement in a NSW public school? Or supporting a pre-service teacher in your classroom? Download the Meet the Pre-Service Teacher Template today and use it with your school community to build connections early.

Designed for pre-service teachers, by the Teach NSW team, the Meet the Pre-Service Teacher Template can support the pre-service teacher to share information with the school community about their:

• University and teaching area

• Teaching goals and philosophy

• Interests and hobbies

The completed template can be shared with staff and students through classroom displays, newsletters or other school communication channels. It’s a simple way to help pre-service teachers introduce themselves, build professional relationships and feel part of the school community from day one.

For Pre-service Teachers

• Download and complete the template, personalising it to you.

• Share the resource with your supervising teacher and discuss the best way to introduce yourself to the class and broader school community.

• Use the completed template to help build connections with staff, students and families throughout your placement.

For Supervising Teachers

• Share this resource with your pre-service teacher before or during the first week of their placement.

• Encourage them to complete the template and discuss the most appropriate way to share their introduction with the class and broader school community.

• Consider featuring their introduction in a school newsletter, classroom display, staff bulletin or other school communication channels.

• Use the template as a conversation starter to help your pre-service teacher feel welcomed, supported and connected to the school community from day one.

Download the template today.