The state government has introduced a new pathway, which could see aspiring Hunter teachers walking into the classroom after just twelve months.
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said under the new policy, the time to complete a masters degree for post-graduate students will be halved from two years to one, after the length of the course was seen as a deterrent for would-be teachers.
Since 2011 almost 100,000 teachers have joined the force, however the policy comes as part of a continued attempt to combat teaching shortages across the Hunter and the country.
The pathway will be available from 2024, and is expected to help build the teaching force with more mid-career professionals.
The streamlining of the course will only be available to those studying to become a secondary teacher, with a revamped primary teaching course to be available by 2026.
