Teacher - Pre-Primary School Teacher 2411-11
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Job description
Teaches the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, art and literature to students at pre-primary schools and promotes students’ social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
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Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Teaching Australia
Teaching Australia has been established as the national body for the teaching profession, encompassing the professional practice of teaching and school leadership in all settings, sectors and jurisdictions. Its principal objective is to raise the status, quality and professionalism of teachers and school leaders throughout Australia. Teaching Australia is designated by the department as the assessing authority for the recognition of teaching qualifications for the purposes of General Skilled Migration.
For more information contact:
Teaching Australia
5 Liversidge Street
ACTON ACT 0200
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 2 6125 1643 or 1800 337 872
Fax: 61 2 6125 1644
Email: info@teachingaustralia.edu.au
Website: www.teachingaustralia.edu.au
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
Registration is compulsory only for Public Schools.
Schools Staffing Unit
NSW Department of Education and Training
22 Main Street
Blacktown NSW 2148
Telephone: 61 2 9836 9000
Email: teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.det.nsw.edu.au/employment/teachnsw/index.htm
Victoria
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.
Queensland
Registration is compulsory.
Queensland College of Teachers
Floor 10 Sherwood House
Sherwood Road
Toowong Qld 4066
Postal Address:
PO Box 389
Toowong Qld 4066
Telephone: 61 7 3377 4777
Fax: 617 3870 5006
Email: enquiries@qct.edu.au
Website: http://www.qct.edu.au/
South Australia
Registration is compulsory.
Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
Level 6, 70 Pirie Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone: 61 8 8226 2666
Fax: 61 8 8226 2667
Email: info@trb.sa.edu.au
Website: http://www.trb.sa.edu.au/
Western Australia
Registration is compulsory.
Western Australian College of Teaching
Level 2, 165 Adelaide Terrace
East Pert WA 6004
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2607
Perth WA 6001
Telephone: 61 8 9221 1300
Fax: 61 8 9221 1301
Email: info@wacot.wa.edu.au
Website: http://www.wacot.wa.edu.au
Tasmania
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.
Northern Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Teachers Registration Board
PO Box 1675
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8999 4197
Fax: 61 8 8999 4195
Email: trb@nt.gov.au
Website: http://www.trb.nt.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT.
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
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Victoria
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Queensland
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South Australia
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Western Australia
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Tasmania
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Northern Territory
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Australian Capital Territory
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