Teach NSW

Your 'classroom neighbour' can become one of your most important relationships in teaching.

In Episode 5 of the Teach NSW Podcast, Maddie reflects on the support that shaped her first year in the classroom and why having someone to bounce ideas off made all the difference.

Some teachers find their way into the classroom in the most unexpected ways and their journeys make them all the better for it.

Rodney, Head Teacher Programs and Pride Network Events Lead at the NSW Department of Education, joins the Teach NSW Podcast to share how his background in radio production and performance shaped the teacher he is today and why authenticity, energy and creating safe spaces for students sits at the heart of everything he does.

Applications are now open for the NSW Department of Education’s Career Connections Program. If you're a Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching student, this is your chance to explore teaching in Greater Sydney public schools, with real school visits, expert guidance and pathways to employment.

Applications close Monday 3 August 2026, 11:59 pm (AEST). Visit tinyurl.com/CareerConnectionsProgram to find out more and apply.

Teach NSW is hitting the road for the Brisbane Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo on Friday 17 - Saturday 18 July 2026 at the RICC Brisbane Showgrounds.

If you or someone you know is curious about teaching in a NSW public school, come and say hello to our friendly team at the expo. You can also join our seminar on Saturday 18 July from 12:15 - 12:45 pm, where you will discover the opportunities available to help you start or grow your teaching career in a NSW public school.

📍 RICC Brisbane Showgrounds
📆 Friday 17 and Saturday 18 July 2026 - Free entry
🎤 Seminar: Saturday 18 July, 12:15–12:45 pm

Don't miss out. Applications for the department's School Counsellor in Training Program are closing soon. Through the program, teachers in their fourth and fifth year of psychology studies can be supported to complete their qualification and join the NSW Department of Education's School Counselling Service.

Visit tinyurl.com/SCiTProgram to find out which pathway is right for you. Applications close Friday3 July, 11:59 pm (AEST).

Episode 4 of the Teach NSW Podcast is now live. Rodney, Head Teacher Programs and Pride Network Events Lead at the NSW Department of Education, joins us for a conversation every teacher can connect with.

He shares his journey into teaching, the power of showing up authentically in the classroom, and what it truly means to create a space where students feel seen, heard and valued. He also reflects on his leadership within the Pride Network, supporting a community built around belonging for staff across the department.

In Rodney's classroom, learning happens when students feel safe to take risks, ask questions and show up as themselves. This environment does not happen by accident. It is built intentionally.

On the next episode of the Teach NSW Podcast, Rodney shares his approach to creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Episode 4 is coming soon. Follow the Teach NSW Podcast on Spotify at tinyurl.com/TeachNSWPodcastSpotify so you don't miss it.