Education careers
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Primary-school teaching
A career in primary-school teaching
Information about becoming a primary-school teacher.
Degree pathways
Information about the courses at the University that lead to a primary-school-teaching qualification, including undergraduate teacher-training courses and courses for people who already hold a bachelor's degree.
The Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Information about the undergraduate-degree course for primary-school-teacher training.
The Bachelor/Master of Teaching (Primary)
Information about the graduate-entry degree course in primary-school teaching.
Teachers salaries
Information on current teacher salaries in NSW public schools.
UAI cut-off scores
Information about the minimum UAI scores in recent years for those courses that lead directly (or indirectly with subsequent postgraduate study) to a teaching qualification in primary-school teaching.
Secondary-school teaching
Degree pathways
Information about the courses at the University which lead to a secondary school teaching qualification, including undergraduate teacher training courses and those for existing graduates with a first degree.
A career in secondary-school teaching
Secondary school teachers usually specialise in two subject areas, although some areas involve specialisation either in that area alone, or in conjunction with another area. All teacher-training courses at the University of Sydney are offered conditionally, depending on adequate enrolments, and may be withdrawn if insufficiently subscribed. Courses currently available equip students to teach the following to secondary students:
Scholarships
The NSW Department of Education and Training offers scholarships to students to teach in English, mathematics, science, and Technological and Applied Studies. The University and the faculty also offer scholarships and prizes that might be relevant.
Undergraduate degrees in secondary-school teaching
Information is available here about various undergraduate-degree programs a the Faculty of Education and Social Work that lead to a professional qualification in secondary-school teaching.
Teachers salaries
Information about current teacher salaries in NSW public schools.
UAI cut-off scores
Information about the minimum UAI scores in recent years for courses that lead directly (or indirectly with subsequent postgraduate study) to a teaching qualification in secondary-school teaching.
The Bachelor/Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Information about the graduate-entry degree courses in secondary-school teaching.