Organization : Queensland College of Teachers
Type of Facility : Apply Online For Teacher Registration
Country: Australia
Website : http://www.qct.edu.au/registration/
Apply Here : https://www.qct.edu.au/
Apply Online For Teacher Registration :
Significance of Registration:
Teacher registration recognises the significant role of teaching as a profession. Teachers occupy positions of trust and responsibility within society.
Related : Queensland College of Teachers Teacher Registration Renewal : www.statusin.org/9499.html
Registration ensures that a high standard of preparation, conduct and practice is upheld. The Queensland College of Teachers, through teacher registration, provides independent, representative and professional voices for teachers along with promoting and advocating the teaching profession.
Queensland has a long and proud history of teacher registration.Gaining professional registration is an important landmark in a teacher’s career.
It means the teacher has met the professional standards for entry into the profession in Queensland, and opens the way for continuing professional learning and development in the future.
Standards which must be met relate to qualifications and suitability to teach. To satisfy the requirements of the Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Act 2005, criminal history checks are conducted on all applicants prior to admission to the Register.
Anyone who wishes to teach in Queensland schools must be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.
Teacher Registration Eligibility Requirements:
For an overview of teacher registration eligibility requirements please read the policy for teacher registration eligibility requirements.
Categories of registration:
There are two categories of teacher registration in Queensland, provisional registration and full registration.
Full registration is usually granted upon completion of one year of full time classroom practice or the part-time equivalent, successful demonstration of the professional standards for full registration and completion of a provisional to full recommendation report.
Applying for registration:
Applicants registered in other Australian states and territories (except New South Wales) or New Zealand may choose to apply under the mutual recognition provision.
All other applicants need to complete an online Application for Teacher Registration . Please read the information provided on how to complete the form and details of the required supporting documentation before completing an application.
Applicants will need to meet the requirements of registration. Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements may be eligible to apply under s8(1)(a)(ii) and s9(1)(a)(ii).
Very experienced teachers may be considered for full registration if they meet the professional standards for full registration and can provide supporting documentation.
The application fee must be paid before the application can be processed.
The process for assessing an application is rigorous, ensuring that only suitably qualified teachers who meet the Suitability to Teach criteria are granted registration to teach in Queensland. Delays may occur in the processing of applications if the required information and documentation is not provided.
Should the QCT refuse a person registration to teach on the basis that they have not met the academic requirements for registration, or refuse a person permission to teach on the basis they have not met the criteria for granting a permission to teach, the person may seek a review of the decision by making an application for review to the Internal Review Committee.
Should you require a paper copy of the Application for Teacher Registration form, please contact the QCT.
Transitioning to a different area of teaching: some useful tips:
The QCT sets qualification requirements for the registration of teachers and registers the person as a ‘teacher’, not as an early years, primary or specialist secondary teacher.
A registered teacher can legally be employed to teach any year level in a school. The specific subjects, grades or classes assigned to a registered teacher are ultimately decided by the school/employer.
However, for teachers wanting to upgrade their skills to transition from primary to secondary teaching or vice versa; or to early childhood teaching
Applying for Teacher Registration:
Information for new applicants:
For an overview of teacher registration eligibility requirements please read the policy for teacher registration eligibility requirements.
Applicants currently registered in other Australian states and territories or New Zealand (excluding New South Wales) will apply under the mutual recognition provision.
1. Print the ‘application for teacher registration guidelines’ from the link above to assist when filing in your application.
2. Set up a QCT online services account via the ‘apply online for teacher registration’ button below. (once you have done this you will receive your username and password from us via email. use these details to log into your QCT online account).
3. Fill in the online form, submit to QCT and make your payment.
4. Print the application form. Sign the form having your signature witnessed by a Justice of the Peace (or equivalent).
5. Have all accompanying documentation certified, post documents and completed application form to QCT. (please note: faxed or scanned documents are not accepted).
6. When the QCT receives your application form, requested documents and fees, we will begin assessment of your application.
Please note that you will only be contacted if we require further information from you.
Legislation requirements of Registration:
Applicants will need to meet the requirements of registration. Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements may be eligible to apply under s8(1)(a)(ii) and s9(1)(a)(ii) of the Education Queensland (Queensland College of Teachers) Act 2005.