A new campaign featuring teachers from public schools across NSW has been launched to encourage people to pursue a rewarding career in teaching.
Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, unveiled the campaign today as part of events taking place in schools and communities across the state to celebrate World Teachers’ Day.
Ms Mitchell said the “Teaching Opens Doors” campaign showcases the unique benefits and impact of a career in teaching, not only for students, but for teachers themselves.
“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate World Teachers’ Day than to shine a light on some of the fantastic, dedicated teachers we have working in our public schools right across NSW,” Ms Mitchell said.
“This campaign shows how teaching as a career has ‘opened doors’ to many opportunities both within and outside the classroom. It’s just one part of our plan to attract more teachers to the profession, including looking at how we can build on existing career opportunities to reward excellence in teaching.”
The campaign, which will appear across print, broadcast, social and out of home media, is an initiative part of the NSW Government’s $125 million Teacher Supply Strategy, which will attract an additional 3,700 teachers into the profession by 2031.
Sarah Weston, Assistant Principal at Summer Hill Public School, is one of the teachers featured in the new campaign and reflects on how her passion to become a teacher came from her experience as a student.
“When I think about why I wanted to be a classroom teacher, it is very much about my experience as a student. I had teachers in my world who really cared for me,” Ms Weston said.
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