Teachers Registration Board of South Australia eNewsletter

Enhancing Teacher Registration

The Enhancing Teacher Registration in South Australia brochure was emailed to all teachers last month (May 20). The document outlines how changes to the Teachers Registration and Standards Act 2004 - which take effect on 1 July - will impact you.

The key changes include shifting to a five-year registration term, greater flexibility in how you pay your fees and strengthened child-safety measures.

If you have any questions regarding the changes, you can contact the TRB at info@trb.sa.edu.au or on 8253 9700.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How many hours of Professional Learning do I need to complete over the new five-year term of registration?
During the new five-year term, you will be required to complete 100 hours of professional learning, which must be entered into the Teachers Portal prior to the completion of the term. This is equivalent to the 60 hours in your current three-year term (an average of 20 hours per year). Professional Learning can be completed at any time during your learning term and we recommend you record your hours on the Teachers Portal as you undertake each learning activity.

Why have the fees increased?
Registration fees have remained unchanged since 2014, while the cost of administering teacher registration has increased significantly and a range of additional functions have been added to the Board’s responsibilities. The increase equates to an additional cost of $20 per year over the five-year term for renewing teachers.

The TRB does not receive any additional funding, so your fees ensure we have the resources to properly scrutinise those entering the profession and to take prompt and fair action against those who fall short of the standards expected of teachers in South Australia. In doing so, we help to protect the integrity of the profession and build the trust and confidence of parents and the broader community in quality teaching.

How will employers know teachers have paid their fees?
If you choose not to pay the full five-year term up front, your financial date will be printed on your certificate of registration. When the next annual fee payment is made you will need to print off a Statement of TRBSA Registration from your portal account to provide evidence to employers of financial status. If a teacher fails to pay their annual fees, they will be considered non-financial and will be unable to teach until outstanding fees are paid. You will receive a reminder email three months before an annual fee payment is due. You can also check when payments are due at any time on the Teachers Portal.