Applications for the 2023 Future Teacher Scholarships now open!
7 February 2023
Section: News
This year Federation continues the proud tradition of awarding 15 Future Teacher Scholarships, with a value of $4000 each, to…
Future teachers show there’s power in a union
22 September 2021
Section: News
“The union is an undimmable light and voice of reason in an everchanging educational and political landscape,” said University of NSW student and winner of a Future Teachers Scholarship Stuart Hansen.
Department unilaterally waters down pre-requisite for approval to teach
24 September 2020
Section: News
Federation shares the Department of Education’s commitment to ensuring there is an adequate supply of graduate teachers to fill positions in NSW public schools, but under no circumstances should the quality of graduate teachers be compromised, Deputy President Henry Rajendra said.
Set up for the best possible start: Future Teacher Scholarships
24 January 2020
Section: News
Federation’s $4000 Future Teacher Scholarships enrich recipients beyond financial support, awardees embarking on their teaching careers in 2020 can attest.
Incentives must not drain funding
18 September 2019
Section: News
Scholarships and pay increases recommended by the Grattan Institute to attract high-achieving HSC students to the teaching profession were worthwhile but should not be allowed to skim money from already-scarce current funding for the public system, Federation has stated.
Scholarship program shows $60,000 commitment to building the profession
7 July 2019
Section: News
A group of Federation student members have been presented with $4000 Future Teacher Scholarships, in a ceremony held at Annual Conference.
Strengthening the union one conversation at a time
20 February 2019
Section: News
As teachers, we know what face-to-face, one-on-one conversations can do to educate, inspire and engage our students. The Project Officers apply that same principle to connect early career teachers with the support, advice and services available from Federation.
Clearing path to accreditation
1 December 2017
Section: News
New teachers were given vital tips on how to navigate the minefield that can be the accreditation process at a one-day Trade Union Training (TUT) course in November.
‘Productivity’ measures a serious risk to teacher training
31 October 2017
Section: News
The Australian Education Union has sounded a strong warning on potential Productivity Commission recommendations that could risk further undermining quality teaching by reducing the training required before teachers enter the classroom.
Teacher permanency in the spotlight with member app update
2 August 2017
Section: News
With the most recent update to Federation’s ‘Card Plus’ membership app, Fed Reps and principals can use the app to check their school’s staffing entitlement. The ability for NSW public education teachers to be employed on a permanent basis —regulated by the Staffing Agreement — was won thanks to the sustained campaigning of Federation members.
Future Teacher Scholarship recipients
2 July 2017
Section: News
Fifteen NSW Teachers Federation’s Future Teacher Scholarships were presented at Annual Conference today (Sunday). “This year, we had 65 applications from students at 14 universities,” Nicole Calnan, Federation Membership and Training Officer told the conference.
It takes a very special person to be a teacher: launch of new TV and cinema ads
23 May 2017
Section: News
It takes a very special person to be a teacher: launch of new TV and cinema ads