Early Career Information & Resources

Membership Information Form

If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete a Membership Information Form so that we may input your information into the Membership Registry.

 NSTU Membership Information Form • English | French

John Huntley Memorial Internship

The Nova Scotia Teachers Union has programs and services aimed specifically at members during their first five or so years as a member of the Union. The John Huntley Memorial Internship offers members – new and veteran – with a chance to spend time in Central Office learning the programs, services and opportunities available in the Union.

Application Form • English | French

Brochure • English | French

Poster • English | French

Handbook for Early Career Teachers

Topics in this document are approached from a general perspective so that the content is applicable to teachers in all settings. This is by no means an exhaustive document; however, the Handbook for Early Career Teachers does provide information that has been deemed useful by new teachers from around the province with whom it has been field-tested.

 Handbook for Early Career Teachers, 2025-26 | English

 Manuel destiné aux Enseignants en début de carrière, 2025-26 | French

Job Hunting Skills

 Identifying Your Skills Bank as Teachers/Educators

 Writing a Resume

 Writing Effective Cover Letters

 Preparing a Professional Portfolio

 Preparing for an Interview

 Typical Expectations of an Interviewing Team

 The Interview Process

 Debriefing an Interview and Growth from the Process

Bibliography of Resources

 Bibliography of Early Career Resources

We welcome your comments and questions regarding these documents.
Please contact the NSTU Member Services Department toll-free: 1-800-565-6788, or by email: contractinfo@nstu.ca