Apply for Teacher Registration

Teacher Registration

To teach in any Tasmanian school or college you must hold teacher registration, or a Limited Authority to Teach, with the TRB. Teacher registration is governed by the Teachers Registration Act 2000 (the Act) and relevant TRB policies.fessions which occupy a position of trust and responsibility, teachers are legally required to be registered to practice their profession.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for teacher registration in Tasmania you will need to meet the following criteria:

  1. Have completed an approved, accredited initial primary and/or initial secondary teaching qualification
  2. Have a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) in Tasmania
  3. Be of good character and fit to teach
  4. Meet minimum English language proficiency requirements

For further information, please refer to our Eligibility page.

Apply for teacher registration in TRB Online

If you hold teacher registration elsewhere in Australia or New Zealand, you can apply under mutual recognition.

Required Evidence

Proof of Identity

The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) requires evidence that proof of identity documents belong to an applicant where a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is being sought.

This can be completed in your TRB Online account during the application process using biometric technology to take a selfie and compare it to your photo identification.

Please click the link Proof of identity requirements for more information.

 RWVP Details

Have your RWVP card number ready at the online application step.

 Proof of Qualifications

  • ITE/tertiary – Share the official conferred academic transcript using the My eQuals function showing evidence for your undergraduate degree.  If you completed your teaching degree as a postgraduate, you must also provide evidence of your undergraduate degree.
  • Vocational – Upload the Certificate and Statement of Results in PDF file if the document was originally issued electronically with a verification QR code. Alternatively, you may request the institution email the Certificate and Statement of Results directly to trb@trb.tas.gov.au.

 English Language Proficiency Evidence (if applicable)

If you have not completed a minimum of four years of higher education in any of the recognised countries, you will need to demonstrate the English Language Proficiency through a satisfactory IELTS Academic assessment. 

 International Police Check (if applicable)

If you are currently residing overseas, or have previously resided outside of Australia, as an adult, for 12 or more continuous months in one country, you must provide the TRB with a suitable International Police History Check (or its equivalent) from each relevant country.  Please note, you are only required to provide information relevant to the last 10 years.

Payment is to be made as part of the online application prior to submitting.  

Fees are not subject to pro-rata arrangements and are paid in full for the calendar year to which they relate, regardless of when an application is made.  

Categories of Registration

The Act provides for the following categories of registration:

  • Full registration
  • Provisional registration
  • Specialist Vocational Education and Training (VET) registration

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

You can find answers to frequently asked questions by visiting the FAQs page.

Ready to Apply?

Once you’ve completed your teacher education and met all requirements, you can apply for registration through our online portal.

Start Your Application

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