S3 E5: On the reality of growing into the profession

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.  Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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).