In this episode, Nick Magriplis, Director of Public Schools, joins us on the couch to reflect on his career journey, shaped by a passion for literature, language and the belief that every young person deserves access to a high-quality public education. Nick shares how his experiences across diverse school communities have shaped his leadership, reinforced his commitment to equity and student voice and why supporting every young person to thrive remains at the heart of his work.

We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people at Parramatta Public School. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. 

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If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.

Resources and useful links:

• Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.

In this episode, we speak with Krystal, HALT Talent Pipeline Coordinator, about achieving Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation. She shares practical advice and insights to help teachers navigate their professional learning journey, covering both the accreditation process and its benefits, while highlighting how HALT recognises and rewards classroom expertise, mentorship and professional growth.

We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people at Parramatta Public School. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. 

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If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.

Resources and useful links:

• Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.
• HALT Hub - connect and collaborate with other members of the Highly Accomplished and Lead teacher Network across Australia.
• Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation - find out more about the HALT accreditation process and the suite of resources available.
• Leading effective curriculum implementation (LECI) -  discover professional learning for K–12 middle leaders in effective curriculum implementation to support whole-school consistency across the 3 domains of learning, teaching and leading. 
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) - learn how NESA sets the educational standards for all schools in NSW.
• Teacher accreditation - find out how to become a teacher and get accredited, and how to maintain your professional practice against the teaching standards.
• Performance and Development Plan (PDP) - find out more about the process for teachers and school leaders to grow and develop their teaching and leadership practice.
• Professional learning for schools - find support for professional learning of school leadership teams, teachers and non-teaching staff.
• Proficient Teacher accreditation - discover how to achieve Proficient Teacher accreditation and the resources available to help you.

In this episode, Katie and Maddie reflect on their experiences navigating the first 5 years of teaching, offering insights from both primary and secondary school settings. From establishing routines and building confidence to achieving key milestones and finding support networks, they discuss what beginning teachers can expect as they grow into the profession. They also explore the importance of developing your own teaching identity, embracing feedback and remembering your ‘why’. 

We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people at Parramatta Public School. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. 

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If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.

Resources and useful links:

• Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.
• Beginning Teacher Information Hub - access resources and information to support you as you commence your teaching career with the NSW Department of Education.
• Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation - find out more about the HALT accreditation process and the suite of resources available.
• Performance and Development Plan (PDP) - learn about the process for teachers and school leaders to grow and develop their teaching and leadership practice.
• Professional learning for schools - find support for professional learning of school leadership teams, teachers and non-teaching staff.
• Proficient Teacher accreditation - discover how to achieve Proficient Teacher accreditation and the resources available to help you.
• Statewide Staffrooms - connect and share advice, resources and learnings with other teachers in NSW public schools (internal only). 

In this episode, we welcome Rodney, Head Teacher Programs and Pride in Education Events Stream Lead, to discuss the power of being your authentic self and the importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces where every student feels seen and valued. We also explore his work with the Pride Network, leading major initiatives such as Mardi Gras, championing inclusion across the department and why community remains at the heart of everything he does. 

We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people at Parramatta Public School. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. 

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If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.

Resources and useful links:

• Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.
• Become a teacher - find teacher education courses and gain your approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education. 
• Get Paid to Study - explore scholarship opportunities for high-achieving HSC students, university students and career changers.
• LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion - find out how the department celebrates the value of diversity and its’ commitment to inclusion, participation and wellbeing for LGBQTIA+ employees. 
• Pride in Education Community in Viva Engage - a group to provide a visible, positive, inclusive and safe environment for the department’s LGBTQIA+ and allied staff (staff only).
• Contact the Pride in Education team via [email protected].

Joanne, Executive Director of the School Leadership Institute, shares her journey from classroom teacher to principal and now executive leader. We discuss the mentors who shaped her career, the importance of recognising that leadership exists at every level and how embracing feedback can strengthen your impact. We also explore the School Leadership Institute, the principles of effective leadership and what it takes to create positive, supportive learning environments for both students and staff. 

We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people at Parramatta Public School. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. 

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If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube, to be the first to know when new episodes are released.

Resources and useful links:

• Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.
• Leading effective curriculum implementation (LECI) -  discover professional learning for K–12 middle leaders in effective curriculum implementation to support whole-school consistency across the 3 domains of learning, teaching and leading. 
• School Leadership Institute (SLI) - find out about the School Leadership Institute’s programs and resources for current and future school leaders.

In this episode, Kate, a Year 7 transition teacher with 25 years of experience across regional and remote NSW public schools, shares how her first placement in Broken Hill became the foundation of her career. She also explores her approach to design thinking, highlighting the power of authentic, real-world learning to engage students and create meaningful impact.

We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people at Parramatta Public School. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. 

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If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.

Resources and useful links

• Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.
• Approval to teach - learn how to gain approval to teach in NSW public schools.
• Benefits and incentives - Learn about the great range of benefits and incentives for teachers and executives in rural and remote NSW public schools.
• Beyond the Line Program - complete an expenses-paid, 5-day study tour with the department through regional, rural and remote NSW public schools.
• Game Changer Challenge - find out more about the department’s award-winning design thinking competition.

• Housing for teachers - find out more information about eligibility and location of teaching housing in NSW.

• Inspire - high potential and gifted education - find out about how the department is strengthening opportunities for students to be challenged and supported in NSW public schools.

Season 3 of the Teach NSW Podcast is here, bringing fresh perspectives, new voices and meaningful conversations from across the NSW public education landscape. Returning hosts Shannon and Siobhan are joined by new co-hosts Katie and Maddie, who bring their passion for public education and strong connections to the students and communities they serve.

We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people at Parramatta Public School. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. 

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If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube and to be the first to know when new episodes are released.

Resources and useful links:

• Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.

Are you a pre-service teacher navigating the early stages of your career?

In this Season 2 finale, Shannon and Siobhan share key learnings from their own pre-service teaching days and the practical advice they wish they’d known.

We dive into the questions on the mind of every pre-service teacher: how to find casual work, make the most out of your professional experience placements and even what to wear on day one. Shannon reveals her go-to resources (spoiler: the Teach NSW website is a goldmine) while Siobhan offers powerful phrases to add to your teacher toolkit.

You’ll also hear about the exciting teaching opportunities in rural NSW and why stepping outside your comfort zone might be the best move you can make. And in the spirit of keeping it real, they open up about their biggest pre-service teacher regrets so you can learn from their experiences.

Whether you’re preparing for your first placement or just starting your teacher education degree, this episode is your practical, go-to guide to thriving as a pre-service teacher.

We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today.

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If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.

Resources and useful links:

• Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.
• Beyond the Line Program - complete an expenses-paid, 5-day study tour with the department through regional, rural and remote NSW public schools.
• Future Teacher Scholarships - explore scholarship opportunities with the NSW Department of Education, available for HSC students, university students and career changers.
• ‘Meet the Teacher’ template - download the ready-made and customisable template that you can use to welcome your students and their parents back to the 2026 school year.
• Pre-service Teacher Hub - access a digital hub connecting pre-service teachers, schools and ITE providers with professional experience placement resources.
• Rural Professional Experience Program - complete your penultimate or final-year placement in a rural or remote NSW public school.
• ClassCover - connect with local schools and get booked for casual teaching opportunities or apply for roles through ClassCover Jobs.

What if students could experience the joy of teaching before finishing high school? 

In this episode, we sit down with Perry, founder of the Future Teachers Club (FTC) and Sheridan, FTC coordinator, to explore how this innovative co-curricular initiative at Macquarie Fields High School is shaping the next generation of teachers. 

Founded by Perry in 2013, the FTC has welcomed over 300 participants in 2024 alone. Students in Years 8 to 12 get a real taste of teaching, from delivering microlessons aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers to attending university lectures and building core communication and leadership skills.

More than a pathway into teaching, the FTC is a community built on mentorship, advocacy and pride in the profession. Perry and Sheridan share how the club has reignited their own passion for teaching, and how former FTC alumni are now returning to Macquarie Fields High School as teachers themselves.

Tune in to discover what it’s like when students step to the other side of the desk, and find confidence, connection and a sense of purpose along the way.

We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. 

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If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.

Resources and useful links:

• Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.
• The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers - learn more about the knowledge, skills and understanding expected of competent and effective teachers. 
• Teach NSW Podcast, Season 1, Episode 2 - listen to Inara’s episode on being a Future Teachers Club member, her early teaching experiences in the classroom and advice for future teachers on the same path.

In this episode, we shine a light on a unique and vital part of the NSW public school system – the hospital school. Our guest, Adam, a School Learning Support Officer (SLSO) at The Hospital School at Westmead, shares his journey into education after a major career change and reflects on the deeply human side of supporting students undergoing medical treatment. 

Adam offers thoughtful insights into the realities and rewards of working in a hospital school, and the specialised skills and experience a School for Specific Purposes can offer both teachers and SLSOs. You’ll also hear about differentiation in action (we’re talking robots and other assisted technology) used to meet the diverse needs of students in his care.

Packed with practical advice for current and aspiring SLSOs, this episode explores what makes a great SLSO/teacher partnership. If you’re curious about specialist education settings or considering a career change into teaching, Adam’s story is a must-listen.

We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today.

Connect with us

If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.

Resources and useful links:

• ⁠Teach NSW⁠ - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.
• Specialist settings in NSW public schools - learn more about the specialist settings in NSW public schools.