Turn your qualifications in science or technology into a profession where you can really make a difference, as a teacher in NSW public schools. You’ll receive a higher than average commencing salary with many opportunities for professional growth and lifestyle enhancement.
Department of Education and Training - Teach.NSW
Salaries and benefits
In 2008, four-year trained teachers will earn between $50,522 and $75,352. An attractive range of salaries for promotion positions reflects additional levels of responsibility.
Employment benefits include an employer funded superannuation scheme and flexible working conditions such as permanent part-time work. Through the Deferred Salary Scheme teachers can put aside part of their salary to fund a year off. Incentives are also offered to teachers in many remote rural locations and may include: locality allowances valued at up to $7,000pa, vacation travel expense allowance, a generous rental subsidy, one week additional summer vacation for schools in the Western Division of NSW, and eligibility to transfer to a preferred location after completing an agreed service period.
Beginning teachers are welcomed and supported throughout their first years. Later, there are retraining opportunities to help teachers gain further qualifications and experience, as well as teacher exchange programs to other NSW schools, interstate or to other countries.
Degree disciplines
Graduates in areas such as mathematics, science and technology may qualify as teachers by undertaking as little as 12 months additional study. Current demand for teachers is in the secondary areas of mathematics, physics/chemistry, English/drama, food technology, agriculture, business studies, legal studies, commerce and special education.
Training
Training to become a teacher usually involves four or five years of study at university, such as a four-year Bachelor of Education or a three-year Bachelor degree plus postgraduate teacher education training such as a one year Diploma of Education or two year Master of Teaching.
Scholarships
Teacher Education Scholarships are offered annually to NSW students wanting to teach secondary science, mathematics, English or technology. Scholarships include financial assistance,
HECS payment and a guaranteed permanent teaching position on graduation.
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