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Inquiry About Teacher Registration in Australia
Hello everyone! I’m currently a Registered Primary School Teacher based in Hong Kong and I hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from the UK.
I’ve been approved for the Subclass 190 visa and am eager to pursue my teaching career in Australia.
I would love to know the steps I need to take in order to become a Registered Teacher in New South Wales (NSW). Thank you in advance for your assistance!
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1 Reply
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G’day Martin and welcome!
Firstly, congratulations on your Subclass 190 visa approval! That’s great news!
To work as a teacher in New South Wales (NSW), you will need to go through the teacher registration process with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA). Here are the key steps:
1. Apply for Accreditation with NESA – You need to apply for accreditation as a teacher in NSW through NESA. Your UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) may help with recognition, but NESA will assess your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You can apply here: https://www.nswteachers.nesa.nsw.edu.au.
2. Obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) – Before you can teach, you must obtain a WWCC clearance from the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian. Apply here: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au.
3. Meet English Language Requirements – If your initial teacher training was not conducted in English, you may need to provide an English language proficiency test (such as IELTS Academic).
4. Gain Approval from the NSW Department of Education (if teaching in public schools) – If you wish to work in government schools, you need to apply for approval from the NSW Department of Education: https://education.nsw.gov.au.
5. Join a Teacher Registration Body (if applicable) – If you plan to work in Catholic or independent schools, check with the relevant school system for additional registration requirements.
Once accredited, you can start applying for teaching jobs across NSW. You can explore opportunities on:
482 Jobs (Visa Sponsorship Jobs): https://482jobs.com – recognising you don’t need sponsorship on your 190 visa, however roles posted here demonstrate a willingness from the employer to hire overseas talent like yourself
Seek: https://seek.com.au
Indeed: https://indeed.com.au
I hope this helps! Let me know if you need further clarification.
Best regards,
Mark
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