High-demand teachers
Consider becoming a teacher of a high-demand subject area and enjoy a range of career-enhancing opportunities in NSW public schools.
Mathematics
Mathematics teachers in NSW public schools teach a common course to students in Years 7 to 8 and a range of courses to students in Years 9 to 12. Explore mathematics teaching.
Science (with physics)
Science teachers in NSW public schools teach science as an integrated subject to students in Years 7 to 10 and a range of science courses to students in Years 11 to 12, including biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, physics and senior science. Science teachers who are approved to teach physics are in high-demand in NSW public schools. Explore physics teaching.
TAS
Technological and applied studies (TAS) teachers in NSW public schools teach a range of subjects including agriculture, industrial technology, design and technology, engineering studies, food technology, and software design. Students in NSW public schools complete a mandatory technology course in Years 7 and 8. TAS teachers who are approved to teach design and technology in combination with engineering studies or industrial technology (timber, metal or graphics) are in high-demand in NSW public schools. Explore TAS teaching.
Special and inclusive education
Special and inclusive education teachers are qualified to teach students (Kindergarten to Year 12) who have additional learning and support needs. They develop and deliver specialised learning programs for students who have a range of disabilities and learning difficulties. Explore special and inclusive education teaching.
School counsellors
School counsellors are experienced teachers who have an accredited degree and postgraduate qualifications in psychology. They work with students of all ages, from Preschool to Year 12. Their work includes providing psychological counselling to students, assessing students with specific wellbeing and learning needs and collaborating with families, school staff and external practitioners and other agencies regarding students’ mental health and wellbeing. Explore school counselling.