Retired teachers working as temporary teachers

Application process

To apply for temporary teaching positions you must register your interest for teaching for the year you are interested in teaching. You can do this on EduJobs.

Application details

Some of the details needed for the application are:

a copy of your residency verification (birth certificate or current Australian passport) and any additional name change documents, eg marriage or divorce certificates
your personal details including a personal email address and your original department ID number
a copy of your qualifications and/or transcripts
relevant subject codes and year levels under teaching domains and ratings, requiring either
- the contact details of a line manager who can verify your teaching experience
  or
- written references or academic transcripts relating to the subjects and year levels
locations in which you are interested in working
preferred fraction of time
referee details.

If you answer yes to any of the questions in the employment declaration you must provide full details including dates and attach any relevant documents (eg a current medical report).

Certificates

These certificates must be current and attached to your online application if not already recorded with recruitment:

A résumé or personal statement are optional.

Finalising the application

Once the application and certificate details have been recorded with the Recruitment Centre, an authority to teach letter will be emailed to you.

Recruitment cannot process your application until your resignation date and any superannuation payouts have been finalised. Contact your superannuation fund for advice on any necessary waiting periods before applying.

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