Have you ever considered what it would be like to live and teach in rural NSW? If so, this episode is for you.

Tune in as we speak to Daniel, a science teacher in a NSW public school about his experiences of living and working in a rural town and the benefits he has gained in both his professional and personal life.

After completing a Bachelor of Science, Daniel made the decision to pivot to a career in teaching and applied for the NSW Department of Education’s teach.Rural Scholarship. As a successful scholarship recipient, Daniel received financial support whilst he completed his Master of Teaching, and a guaranteed position in a NSW public school. 

Daniel shares how his family came to the decision to move to rural NSW, their positive experience of being welcomed into the community (including becoming an avid squash player) and the professional opportunities he has received to build his teaching career. By working in a smaller school setting, Daniel has been able to expand his experience outside of the science faculty and work towards accreditation in other subject areas whilst also creating meaningful connections with his students.

If you are interested in seeking a tree-change, don’t miss out on Daniel’s wise advice and how he overcame common misconceptions associated with moving to a rural town. We also discuss the department’s programs on offer and the benefits and incentives available for future and current teachers. 

We hope you enjoy this episode.

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 Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today.

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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.


• Get paid to study - register your interest to receive information on scholarship and program opportunities available with the NSW Department of Education. 


• Rural Professional Experience Program - learn how you could be supported by the department to complete your professional experience placement in a rural NSW public school.


• Beyond the Line Program - learn about the Beyond the Line Program where the department takes eligible pre-service teachers on an expense-paid five-day study tour to experience teaching in regional, rural and remote NSW public schools.


• Teacher subsidies, allowances and bonuses - find out more about the financial support and incentives available to teachers who teach in a rural NSW public school.