Eligibility criteria
To be eligible to apply for the Beyond the Line Program, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Be a domestic student currently completing your second or third year of a Bachelor of Education degree or your Master of Teaching degree at a recognised university or tertiary institution in New South Wales. 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 rural practicum during your final year of study.
- Be willing to explore the benefits and incentives of teaching in a rural or remote NSW public school upon completion of initial teacher education studies.
- Be willing to explore rural and remote locations upon completion of initial teacher education studies including opportunities in inland southern, inland northern and western NSW public schools.
- Possess English language proficiency that is of a standard which 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 Beyond the Line Program read Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).