Become a Teacher Info Evening

Explore your career options in primary and secondary education 

Passionate about a career in education? Join us for an exclusive event tailored just for you. Discover how you could become a teacher, pursue a career change, and get educational leadership roles in teaching, from primary to secondary education. Let the exploration begin!

• Delve into industry trends, career pathways, and opportunities in both primary and secondary education.
• Listen to inspiring stories from industry experts, alumni, and current students to discover your opportunities within this industry. 
• Learn about the diverse teaching streams and practicums at UTS, offering opportunities in public and private schools, both locally and internationally. 
• Gain insight into the professional experience program, including our network of over 200 urban and rural schools in NSW.
• Find out more about financial aid options, including Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) and teaching scholarships.
• Connect with our guest speakers, network with like-minded professionals, and get answers to all your queries. 

This event is hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Event details

5:45 pm Doors open
6:15 pm Session commences
6:20 pm Industry keynote presentation
6:30 pm Teaching program presentations
6:45 pm Panel session
7:15 pm Networking starts (Light refreshments will be provided)
7:45 pm Event concludes

Keynote speaker

Dr. Denise Lofts is a highly respected leader in education with a remarkable career as a Visual and Creative Arts teacher and school principal. She currently serves as the President of the NSW Secondary Principal Council and as the Principal of Ulladulla High School, where she has a profound influence on the NSW public education system. Her work focuses on enhancing the quality and reputation of public education both nationally and internationally. Known for her dedication and compassionate leadership, Denise is committed to supporting and inspiring school principals. At this info session, she will share valuable insights into her approach to nurturing the next generation of educators, highlighting how their well-being and professional development are crucial for achieving success in schools.

Panellists

Dr. Don Carter is an Associate Professor in the School of International Studies and Education at UTS. With extensive experience as an English teacher, department head, and ESL consultant in southwestern Sydney, Don also served as an English Inspector at the NSW Educational Standards Authority. Don’s leadership influenced the English curriculum in NSW schools, leading the development of the current English K-10 Syllabus and creating the HSC English Studies course for Year 11 and 12 students.

Dr. Keith Heggart is Course Director of Master of Teaching in Secondary Education and the acting director of the Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society (CREDS). He has a wealth of experience as a high school educator, particularly through his leadership positions in high schools across both government and non-government sectors in the UK and Australia.

John Bartlett has over twenty years of experience in energy and sustainability procurement and consulting, trading and market analysis. After pursuing a career change, he is now an alumnus of our program and recently worked as a secondary teacher of Business Studies and HSIE at Marist Catholic College North Shore. John will share his unique insights on the student experience and offer guidance to current and future students on their career paths

The event will also be live-streamed, so you have the option to attend in-person or tune in online!