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Teacher Registration in South Australia

Teacher Registration in South Australia. Outline of the session. What is Teacher Registration all about? What are the functions of the Teachers Registration Board? The Board is a Statutory Authority – What does this mean? Registration Contact details for the TRB Questions.

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Teacher Registration in South Australia

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  1. Teacher Registration in South Australia

  2. Outline of the session • What is Teacher Registration all about? • What are the functions of the Teachers Registration Board? • The Board is a Statutory Authority – What does this mean? • Registration • Contact details for the TRB • Questions

  3. Either think of a teacher who you regarded highly as a teacher(from when you were in pre-school, primary or secondary school) or think of the teacher you would like to teach your own children.

  4. Take a moment to think………… • A)Whatare their ‘stand out’attributes/qualities as a person? • B)Which of their ‘professional teacher’ attributes/qualitiesdo you regard highly?

  5. The role of the Teachers Registration Board Having just discussed what you believe to be the personal and professional qualities and attributes of a teacher – as a member of the public and as a future member of the teaching profession……… What do you believe are the important roles and functions of Teacher Registration in South Australia?

  6. What is Teacher Registration all about? “Establish and maintain a teacher registration system and professional standards for teachers to safeguard the public interest in there being a teaching profession whose members are competent educators and fit and proper persons to have the care of children.” Object of the Teachers Registration and Standards Act 2004

  7. What are the functions of the Teachers Registration Board?

  8. (a) Administer provisions of the Teachers Registration and Standards Act 2004 and the Teachers Registration and Standards Regulations 2005

  9. (b) Promote the teaching profession and professional standards for teachers

  10. (c) Confer and collaborate with teacher education institutions with respect to the appropriateness for registration purposes of teacher education courses

  11. (d) Confer and collaborate with teacher employers, the teaching profession, teacher unions or other organisations and other bodies and persons with respect to requirements for teacher registration and professional and other standards for teachers

  12. Code of Ethics (b) Continued The Code of Ethics articulates the three core values South Australian teachers highlighted as underpinning the teaching profession in South Australia:integrity, respect and responsibility. The Code is not intended as an instrument of compliance but as a framework to assist teachers to reflect on decision-making and ethical issues.

  13. Australian Professional Standards for Teachers From 2103 the National Professional Standards endorsed by the Ministers for Education will be used by the Board in place of the Professional Teaching Standards for Registration in SA. The Standards will be used: in the accreditation of initial teacher education programs in the process and application to transition from Provisional to (full) Registration (previously called change of status) in the requirements for renewal of registration and linked to professional learning.

  14. National Professional Standards for Teachers • Domains of teaching • Professional Knowledge • Professional Practice • Professional Engagement • www.aitsl.edu.au • Standards • 1. Know students and how they learn • 2. Know the content and how to teach it • 3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning • 4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments • 5. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning • 6. Engage in professional learning • 7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

  15. (e) Confer and collaborate with other teacher regulatory authorities to ensure effective national exchange of information and promote uniformity and consistency in the regulation of the teaching profession within Australia and New Zealand

  16. (f) Keep the teaching profession, professional standards for teachers and other measures for the regulation of the profession under review and introduce change or provide advice to the Minister as appropriate.

  17. The Board is a Statutory Authority – What does this mean?

  18. Responsible for the registrationof allteachersin South Australia • The TRB remains independent of all employers of teachers • Not affiliated with DECD, Catholic Education or Independent Schools • Important to remember when changing contact details – you must inform the Board’s office – it is not the responsibility of an employer. Independent Statutory Authority

  19. Membership of the Board 16 members appointed by the Governor • Not less than half must be registered teachers • Independent Chairperson nominated by the Minister • Higher Education (1) Legal (1) Parent (1) • Employers of teachers :– DECD (3) Independent sector (AISSA) (1) Catholic sector (1) • AEU (5 elected reps) IEU (2) • All nominees are appointed and gazetted

  20. Registration • Requirement to be Registered: for all who undertake employment as a teacher, principal, director at a pre-school, school or recognised kindergarten or for a fee or other consideration provide primary or secondary education or claim to be a registered teacher • Gain Entry To The Register of Teachers (Provisional Registration): must meet 4 year qualifications, professional standards, fitness and propriety & mandatory notification eligibility requirements to be registered for up to three years • Transition from Provisional to (full) Registration status ( previously - Change of Registered Status):application upon satisfactory completion of 1 year (200 full-time equivalent teaching days) in Australia or New Zealand in education setting where it is a requirement to be a registered teacher, principal or director • Satisfactory means achievement of the Australian Standards at the Proficient career stage • Continuing Registration: On application to renew teacher registration every three years, teachers must satisfy the Board that they meet professional standards and all other requirements including fitness and propriety and Mandatory Notification Training requirements.

  21. Urgent Registration preparation: Evidence of English language proficiency requirements Overseas Criminal History Checks - Proof of Identity – full birth certificate Overseas qualifications – assessment of qualifications (if necessary) before application for registration Translation of documents into English Fitness and Propriety Declarations Registration Fees on application

  22. For assistance contact the Board’s office: Teachers Registration Board of S.A. Postal Address: PO Box 3649 Rundle Mall Office: Level 6, 70 Pirie StreetAdelaide SA 5000 Telephone: 08 8226 2666 Fax: 08 8226 2667 Email:info@trb.sa.edu.au Web:www.trb.sa.edu.au

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