Fast track to get NSW teachers qualified

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published January 25, 2023

The qualification period for university graduates wanting to become teachers in NSW will be halved in a bid to attract more into the profession.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet wants a streamlined approach for people to become teachers.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said under the proposal, graduates could be in the classroom after completing a one-year postgraduate course.

"For those ...

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