Become a Teacher Info Evening

WHEN

29 April 2025
Tuesday
6.15pm - 7.45pm Australia/Sydney

WHERE

City campus
UTS Building 2
Level 4, Jones St Foyer

COST

Free admission

RSVP

CONTACT

fass.marketing@uts.edu.au

Join us at our CBD campus to get tailored advice from industry experts and leading academics from the education sector.

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.

Keynote speakers

Jane Nethery

Jane Nethery, Early Talent Manager at Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, leads strategies to attract and develop early career teachers. With vast experience shaping future educators, she'll share insights on career paths in teaching and discuss the future of teacher education in Australia, especially for early career teachers.

Portrait of Amy Johnson from Teach New South Wales

Teach NSW

Amy Johnson from Teach NSW will provide an overview of today’s teaching profession, highlighting key skills, opportunities, challenges, and pathways to a successful teaching career in New South Wales. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and connect with others in the field.

Panellists

Dr. Mun Yee Lai

Dr. Mun Yee Lai, Course Director of the Master of Teaching in Primary Education at UTS, has vast experience in mathematics education in Australia and Hong Kong. Her research focuses on teacher development, math education, and STEM. In this session, she’ll present the UTS Primary Education program, preparing future educators for effective teaching.

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Dr. Keith Heggart

Dr. Keith Heggart, Course Director for the Master of Teaching in Secondary Education at UTS, brings extensive experience in secondary education and leadership roles in the UK and Australia. He’ll present the Secondary Education program, highlighting how it prepares future teachers to navigate and impact the evolving education landscape.

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George Rahal

As the Year 11 Leader of Wellbeing at St Vincent’s College Ashfield, George supports student growth. He holds a Bachelor of Medical Science, Master of Teaching in Secondary Education from UTS, and a Graduate Certificate in STEM Education from Western Sydney University. George has taught Biology for five years and will share key career moments.

Master of Teaching in Secondary Education