Your registration allows you to work with children in a school setting. You can also apply for or hold an exemption card which allows you to work in child-related services outside of your teaching duties. Allowing your registration to lapse invalidates your exemption card and you will need to apply for a blue card.
Some leave arrangements may require you to continue to hold registration. Check with your employer before letting it lapse – you can renew even if you’re not currently teaching.
Staying registered is more economical and easier than reapplying. Paying an annual fee for three years is less than the fees for reapplying.
Renewal is quick and simple. Letting your registration lapse means a full reapplication, extra paperwork, and delays before you can teach again.
Requirements for registration can change over time. Previously assessed qualifications may no longer meet today’s standards. If you let your registration lapse, you may need to undertake further study to be eligible for registration.
A teacher may require registration for roles other than teaching in schools. For example:
Fully registered teachers looking for more details can read the Renewal guide.
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The importance of teacher registration: Maintaining your teacher registration matters (pdf 3.9Mb)