Gaining teacher registration is a special milestone in your teaching career. It means you have met the professional standards for entry into teaching in Queensland and are eligible for employment in both our state and non-state schools. That's worth celebrating!
How to register with the Queensland College of Teachers
Teacher registration with the
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) is mandatory for all teachers looking to work in Queensland state and non-state schools. As the QCT are a separate authority to us, you'll need to apply with them directly.
You can
learn more about their teacher registration process, including assessment criteria, on the QCT website.
When to apply for teacher registration
The short answer is – as soon as you intend on teaching in Queensland!
If you're an interstate or international teacher moving to Queensland, you can apply for employment before you obtain registration. However, you must be registered before you can start teaching.
Still studying?
You don't need to wait until you've graduated. You should apply for teacher registration when you're in the final semester of your teaching degree. Once your university or college advises that you have met all program requirements, the QCT can finalise your registration.
It's worth noting that as a teacher in Queensland, it's a condition of employment that you maintain annual registration with the QCT. Make sure you familiarise yourself with the
application fees so you can apply when needed.
Your provisional teacher registration
Most teachers are initially awarded
Provisional teacher registration. Think of this period as a supported induction into the teaching profession in Queensland.
To be eligible for full registration, you must complete the
QCT's provisional to full registration process.
Mutual recognition
If you're an experienced teacher who holds registration in another Australian state or territory, or other country, you may be able to apply for registration under
mutual recognition arrangements. Questions about your eligibility should be directed to the QCT.
Working with children requirements
Instrumental music instructors, community and assistant teachers are not required to obtain teacher registration, but are required to obtain a
Blue Card to work with children.
Applicants who hold current Queensland teacher registration do not need to obtain a Blue Card.
Apply for teacher registration
For more information on their registration process, fees, eligibility, or to apply –
head to the QCT website.