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School of Education Values Statement

The School of Education at Western Sydney University is committed to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals articulated in the Education for Action 2030 Agenda.

We are committed to supporting inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. Our commitment is based on understandings of human rights and dignity, social justice, inclusion, protection, cultural/social, linguistic, race-based and ethnic diversity, and shared responsibility and accountability for our actions as educators.

Our approach to education works to ensure access to education to all persons, irrespective of sexualities, genders, age, ethnicity, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, property or birth, persons with disabilities, migrants, indigenous people, children, and youth.

We enact our commitment through respectful, meaningful, and collaborative partnerships across our network and the wider education community.

We are committed to being proactive in our approach, drawing on the diverse experience and backgrounds of our partner organisations and stakeholder communities with whom we engage.

Teaching Performance Assessment

The Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) is a requirement for all final placements. It allows students to showcase their complete competency in the classroom and illustrate their ability to utilise evidence of student learning during their Professional Experience.

Details about the TPA which must be completed by the pre-service teacher after their final school professional experience placement can be found here.

An overview of the TPA for schools can be found on the AITSL website. Click here for more details.

Professional Experience - Attendance Register

The supervising teacher is responsible for signing and dating the attendance register at the conclusion of each week. It is the pre-service teacher's responsibility to submit the attendance register, along with other report documentation, at the end of the professional experience. Click here to access a copy of the student's attendance register.

Interim Report for Primary and Secondary - TEAC7106 (K to 6), TEAC7154 (Professional Experience 1), and TEAC7155 (Professional Experience 2)

Interim reports must be completed by the end of Week 3. A copy of the Final Report will be sent to your Schools Professional Experience Coordinator during the final week of the pre-service teacher's placement.

After completing the interim report, please share a copy with the Pre-service Teacher, who is required to submit it to their University Advisor. You can access the interim report here.

Waiver of Appendix B – NESA Professional Experience Policy- Information for Schools

With an approved Application for a Waiver of Appendix B of the NESA Professional Experience Policy conditionally accredited Initial Teacher Education students, who meet the requirements of the waiver, can continue their employment including receiving payment/wages while undertaking their final placement in a school where they are employed.

Key Details:

  • An approved application allows Pre-service teacher to continue their employment, including receiving payment, during their final placement in your school.
  • This waiver is designed to address disruptions experienced by schools and supports curriculum continuity.

Conditions for Applying:

  • The pre-service teacher has successfully completed a satisfactory placement in at least one other school before their current location, meeting the requirement of placement in two schools.
  • Support from the Principal or delegate of your school for retaining the pre-service teacher in the interest of curriculum continuity.
  • Assurance from the placement school to maintain independent and impartial assessment principles and practices for the pre-service teacher on their placement.
  • Pre-service teachers are expected to meet all the requirements of their Teaching Performance Assessment in the school where they are employed.

To understand more about the principles for the employment of Conditionally Accredited Teachers, please click here.

For information on eligibility and our application process for a Waiver of Appendix B of the NESA Professional Experience Policy, please click here

WSU Student Support Services

Personal or family situations can affect a student during their Professional Experience. If a student discloses a concerning situation to you in confidence, please remind them that WSU provides free and confidential support services for all students. Click here for the complete list and to schedule an appointment.

Please click here for a list of support services available at WSU.

Be You | Beyond Blue

Please click here to access tools and resources designed to support you in your role as a Pre-service Teacher with a focus on your own mental health and wellbeing while studying. You will find helpful strategies and resources to promote and protect your wellbeing throughout your placement journey.

You can also visit the Beyond Blue website to access The Educator’s Handbook, which contains all the information you need to start your teaching journey.

Pre-service Teacher requiring additional support or at-risk of failing process

The 'At Risk' Process is structured to offer support to pre-service teachers encountering difficulties in meeting the requirements of their professional experience. Further information about the process, including the necessary forms, is provided below:

Professional Experience At Risk Process Form

Resources available for Supervising Teachers

Supervising teachers play a crucial role in supporting new educators as they navigate the early stages of their teaching careers. A key part of this role involves guiding pre-service teachers in applying new strategies in the classroom, using the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers as a framework. A range of resources is available to assist supervising teachers. For more information and helpful materials, visit the NSW Department of Education website.

Supervising teachers can also strengthen their skills in supporting pre-service teachers by completing the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Supervising Preservice Teachers online professional learning program. Click here for more information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Supervising Teachers

Access our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet designed to support Supervising Teachers assisting Western Sydney University Pre-Service Teachers during Professional Experience. Click here to review the FAQ sheet.

NSW Department of Education Resources to Support Professional Experience in Schools·

The Pre-service Teacher Resources webpage offers a suite of materials to assist schools, PEX Coordinators and supervising teachers, including evidence-based strategies for coordinating and supervising professional experience.

The Induction of Pre-service Teachers webpage provides a Guide to onboarding PSTs and Checklist for the Supervision of PSTs, which are helpful for schools hosting placements.

Commonwealth Prac Payment Information

Click here to find out more about the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) — launching in July 2025, this new support will help students cover the costs of mandatory placements (practicums) in higher education courses for teaching, nursing, midwifery, and social work.

Recruit our students by listing your job opportunity.

We understand that sourcing talent can be challenging.

You can advertise employment opportunities to students on our jobs board free of charge.

Please include the following details in your advertisement:

  • Job Title
  • School Name and Location
  • Role Summary
  • How to Apply
  • Application Closing Date
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address

To upload your job advertisement, please send an email with the above details to WSU Education Professional Experience Team at EduPEx@westernsydney.edu.au

Contact us

EduPEX@westernsydney.edu.au for all Professional Experience enquiries

Or call:

  • Early Childhood 02 9772 6396 ( Beth Gibson)
  • Primary 02 9772 6663 (Daniel Macey)
  • Secondary 02 9772 6349 (Sharmaine Danby)
  • Team Manager  02 9772 6119 (Rowa Omari)