Listen "S2 E19: On advice for pre-service teachers before day one in the classroom"
Episode Synopsis
Are you a pre-service teacher navigating the early stages of your career?In this Season 2 finale, Shannon and Siobhan share key learnings from their own pre-service teaching days and the practical advice they wish they’d known.We dive into the questions on the mind of every pre-service teacher: how to find casual work, make the most out of your professional experience placements and even what to wear on day one. Shannon reveals her go-to resources (spoiler: the Teach NSW website is a goldmine) while Siobhan offers powerful phrases to add to your teacher toolkit.You’ll also hear about the exciting teaching opportunities in rural NSW and why stepping outside your comfort zone might be the best move you can make. And in the spirit of keeping it real, they open up about their biggest pre-service teacher regrets so you can learn from their experiences.Whether you’re preparing for your first placement or just starting your teacher education degree, this episode is your practical, go-to guide to thriving as a pre-service teacher. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with usIf you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact [email protected] to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released.Resources and useful links:Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.Beyond the Line Program - complete an expenses-paid, 5-day study tour with the department through regional, rural and remote NSW public schools.Future Teacher Scholarships - explore scholarship opportunities with the NSW Department of Education, available for HSC students, university students and career changers.‘Meet the Teacher’ template - download the ready-made and customisable template that you can use to welcome your students and their parents back to the 2026 school year.Pre-service Teacher Hub - access a digital hub connecting pre-service teachers, schools and ITE providers with professional experience placement resources.Rural Professional Experience Program - complete your penultimate or final-year placement in a rural or remote NSW public school.ClassCover - connect with local schools and get booked for casual teaching opportunities or apply for roles through ClassCover Jobs.
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