Recency of Practice
The minimum practice requirement for renewal of registration is that a person has practised as a teacher, whether or not on a full-time basis, for at least one year within the five year period of registration. 'One year' is defined as 200 days or 1000 hours of teaching in a school. 'School' is defined as a state or non-state school.
Members of the profession who do not meet recency of practice requirements in a period of registration will have their full registration renewed and will not be required to meet the CPD requirements for renewal of registration at the end of that period of registration. However, their registration will be renewed subject to a Returning to Teaching in Schools condition. Should these teachers wish to continue or return to teaching in a school, they will be required to complete a 'Returning to Teaching in Schools' program in the year prior to or during the first 12 months of returning to teaching in a school, to ensure that their knowledge, skills and practice are up to date.
For additional information see 'Frequently Asked Questions' (FAQs)