How to Gain your Teaching Registration in Western Australia!

Gaining teacher registration in Western Australia is an essential milestone for educators aspiring to make a positive difference in the lives of young learners. This guide is designed to assist you in navigating the registration process with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). We will cover the steps for overseas educators working with anzuk Education to acquire registration, explore mutual recognition from other states, and offer guidance to new graduates embarking on their teaching careers.

Registering as an Overseas Educator

If you are an overseas educator working with anzuk Education and wish to teach in Western Australia, the following steps should help you to start your registration journey:

Check EligibilityFirst, review the TRBWA’s eligibility requirements for overseas educators. Ensure that your qualifications align with the accepted standards. Generally, recognized qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in initial teacher education.
• Minimum of 4 years of higher education study.
• At least one year of professional teacher education content.
• 45 days of supervised teaching practice.

Provide Evidence of Qualifications
Gather all relevant documentation, including your academic transcripts, proof of teaching qualifications, and any other necessary certificates. We are here to assist you in demonstrating your suitability for registration.

English Language Proficiency
If English is not your primary language, you may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. Accepted tests include IELTS and TOEFL.

Submit Your Application
Apply online through the TRBWA portal and submit all required documents. The TRBWA will keep you informed of the outcome. The typical wait-time is up to ten weeks.

Suitability Check
Successful applicants will undergo a suitability check to ensure their history aligns with the standards required of a registered teacher. Rest assured, our team will guide you through this step and provide any necessary assistance.

Mutual Recognition from Other States
For teachers already registered in another Australian state or territory, the TRBWA offers a straightforward mutual recognition process. The registration period granted by TRBWA will match your current registration period in the other location. To maintain registration, you must apply for renewal at least 28 days before expiry. Applying for TRBWA registration through Mutual Recognition involves completing a Notice of Mutual Recognition form, accompanied by a Statutory Declaration signed before an Authorized Witness. The process does not include a criminal history check.

Confirm Eligibility
Check if your current registration is valid for mutual recognition with TRBWA. Discuss your situation with our team if you are unsure if you meet the necessary requirements.

Application Submission
Apply for mutual recognition through the TRBWA portal and provide all required documentation, including proof of current registration and qualifications.

Assessment and Notification
The TRBWA will assess your application and keep you informed of the outcome. Upon successful recognition, you will be granted registration to teach in Western Australia.

New Graduates
Provisional Registration is suitable for recent graduates of Australian and New Zealand teacher education programs who completed their qualification within the last 5 years.

• The category requires 4 years of higher education study at the Bachelor degree-level or higher.
• Applicants must meet the Professional Standards for Teachers in Western Australia at the Graduate Career Stage and fulfil fit and proper requirements.
• Students in their last semester of accredited ITE programs can apply for Provisional Registration.
• Once all required documents are uploaded and payment is made, the online application can be submitted.
• Graduates from accredited ITE programs within the last 5 years can also apply.
• Final academic transcripts are necessary for both student applicants and recent graduates.
• The grant of registration is contingent on meeting qualification requirements, being a fit and proper person to teach, and payment of the application fee.
• Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a confirmation email.

By following the outlined steps, you’ll be well on your way to making a significant difference in the lives of young learners across Western Australia. Best of luck on your registration journey!

If you have any further questions about your TRBWA application, you can contact the TRBWA directly through the contact details below:

8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
We have a new email address: info@trb.education.wa.edu.au
Telephone: (08) 9223 9100