The Professional Teachers Council, NSW (PTC) is the peak body for professional teachers’ associations in NSW with 45 member associations. Established in 1973 it represents teachers at all levels of the education system, early childhood to tertiary. PTC represents both government and non-government sectors, in all Key Learning, cross-curricula and leadership areas. PTC provides an independent and non-partisan forum for the discussion of education policy and has a commitment to the professional development of teachers and to enhancing the professionalism of teachers and the quality of education in New South Wales.

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Vision
The Professional Teachers’ Council enhances the professionalism of teachers and the quality of education in New South Wales by linking and supporting member associations, giving and gaining strength through involvement, co-operative effort and diversity of their individual contributions.


Mission
The Professional Teachers’ Council, NSW exists to serve the needs of and to represent its members by providing:

	A united voice on educational issues
	A forum for discussion of educational ideas with access to and influence on the processes of educational decision-making at all levels
	Leadership and professional learning opportunities
	Networks for member associations
	Liaison with relevant groups on educational issues
	Effective administrative services and support in a recognisable location while affirming the importance of the professional expertise and the unique role of professional teachers’ associations in education

 

This project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training as a quality teacher initiative under the Australian Government Quality Teacher Programme.