NRS-2626 | Pupil-teacher applications and reclassification reports

These volumes contain manuscript and printed applications for employment as pupil-teachers under the Council. Each application form contains information about the applicant's educational history, continuation of studies after leaving school, previous and present employment and outlines the applicant's qualifications for a position as pupil-teacher. Each applicant was required to sign a guarantee to observe the Council's Regulations, and, from 1869, a surety form was signed by the successful candidate's parents or guardians, undertaking to maintain the candidate during his period of instruction. Applicants were submitted to an initial examination by the Examiner, whose reports listed applicant's subject attainments, contained an opinion of the applicant's suitability as a teacher, and noted any physical disabilities of prospective candidates. After 1871 an Inspector's report on each candidate was included. This report contained information on each candidate's age, health and appearance, "apparent character" (on the evidence of testimonials supplied by the candidate), ability to read and aptitude for teaching. The Inspector was also required to furnish a general estimate of the suitability of each candidate. From 1874, reports by teachers and the Assistant Examiner formed the basis for the reclassification of pupil-teachers. Each teacher's report concerned the pupil-teacher's health, conduct, efficiency and usefulness; the Assistant Examiner's reports outlined pupil-teacher standards in specific subjects. The pupil-teacher's classification at the time of the examination and the Examiner's recommendation and general remarks concerning reclassification are shown on each report. Some applications for teaching positions and memoranda from the Secretary of the Council and District Inspectors about pupil-teachers are also included. (1/765 part, microfilm copy SR Reel 1802; 1/799 part-800 part, 1/860 part-861 part, 1/891 part, 1/932 part-934, 1/984 part, 1/989 part, 1/1018 part). 12 vols (part). Note:This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.