The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW (PTC NSW) was established in 1973 and incorporated in 1983 as a voluntary, not-for-profit education support organisation for professional teachers’ associations in NSW. PTC NSW is the peak umbrella body that provides support and member services to its member associations. PTC NSW unifies teaching associations and sectors bringing together professional interests and education activities throughout NSW.
PTC NSW represents professional teacher associations across all levels of education; including early childhood, primary,secondary and tertiary. As well as all systems and sectors covering Government, Catholic systemic, Independent schools and Tertiary institutions. PTC NSW 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.
PTC NSW provides a strong collective corporate voice on educational issues through submissions to, and lobbying of Governments and other authorities on agreed educational issues and concerns. It provides an independent, non-partisan forum for the discussion of education policy.
Vision
The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW 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 Statement
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.
- Whilst affirming the importance of the professional expertise and the unique role of professional teachers’ associations in education.
- Building capacity to support teacher quality.
