FAQs - Applying to teach with us
General information
- Who is eligible to apply for the 2010 Graduate Recruitment Program?
- What does an assessment of my qualifications involve?
- Do I need to sit an English test?
- If I don’t have an information booklet, what can I do?
- How do I find out about new information?
- I have a criminal record from years ago. Can I become a teacher?
Applications
- What is the closing date for applications?
- What address do I use on my application form?
- Will I need to provide my academic transcript to support my application?
- What is meant by a certified copy?
- I'm not sure when I'll be available to commence teaching; is it important?
- Who should I nominate as my referees?
- Will I receive an acknowledgement of my application?
- How can I change any of the information on my application?
- How do I contact someone regarding my application?
- Where can I find information about schools and the school environment that would be helpful?
- If I go overseas and I am not returning until later in the year, can I still be given a permanent appointment under the Graduate Recruitment Program?
Interviews
- How do I organise an interview?
- What if something happens after I've booked for an interview and I can no longer make my allocated interview time?
- What will I be asked at the interview and how can I prepare?
- Where can I get up to date information about syllabus and curriculum requirements?
- Where can I find further information about child protection issues?
- What happens if I am unsuccessful at the interview?
Casual and temporary teaching
- What is the difference between casual and temporary employment?
- When can I commence casual teaching?
- How can I obtain casual or temporary employment as a teacher?
- What paperwork do I need to show a school when I start casual teaching?
- What is the difference between an Interim Casual Approval and a Final Approval to Teach?
- I've received my approval letter for permanent teaching and it has a priority date on it. What does a priority date mean?
- Can I apply for advertised classroom teacher positions?
- How are new graduates appointed to vacancies?
