23 | Teaching in a rural setting

Ever thought about teaching in a rural location? Michael Fisher, placement coordinator for Far West NSW schools, talks about what it’s like teaching in rural communities and shares his vast experience of teaching and living in Broken Hill. 

Please find below the links to the programs and initiatives we discussed: 

• Future Teacher Scholarships: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teach-nsw/get-paid-to-study 

• Beyond the Line Program: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teach-nsw/become-a-teacher/pre-service-teacher-hub/preservice-teachers/beyond-the-line-program 

• Rural Professional Experience Program: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teach-nsw/become-a-teacher/pre-service-teacher-hub/preservice-teachers/rural-professional-experience-program 

• The Welcome Experience: https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience 

• Benefits and incentives: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teach-nsw/find-teaching-jobs/choose-rural/benefits-and-incentives