Faculty files: uncovering teacher records in the NSW State Archives Collection

The Board of National Education was established in 1848, solidifying the government's role in the provision of education in the colony. Among the responsibilities of the Board (and subsequent agencies) was the training, examination and inspection of teachers. Under the Board’s supervision, children as young as 13 could launch their career in education as pupil-teachers in government schools, while others developed their educator skills in the training schools of the time.

This webinar will explore 19th-century teacher records held in the NSW State Archives Collection, making it possible to trace teachers’ careers from young trainees through to the established teachers they became. Whether you’re a family historian with a teacher ancestor or a local school history enthusiast, learn how you can uncover more information about teachers of the past.