Re-accreditation

Re-accreditation after revocation

Update to re-accreditation application

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has updated the re-accreditation application form and procedure.

Please read the updated information on:

You do not need to update to the new application form if you already applied for re-accreditation and are awaiting a decision from us.

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When you can apply

Re-accreditation after revocation provides various pathways to support teachers to re-enter the profession.

You can apply for re-accreditation if the grounds for revocation no longer apply.

Grounds include:

Our Re-accreditation Panel will review your application if you had your accreditation revoked for:

If you were conditionally accredited, you will need to have completed an approved initial teacher education program before you can apply.

1

Prepare your application

To prepare for submitting your application, you can:

Contact us at reaccreditation@nesa.nsw.edu.au for advice on supporting documentation if your accreditation was revoked for:

  • failing to meet the applicable Standards
  • failing to meet suitability to teach requirements
  • misconduct.
2

Submit your application with supporting documentation

Complete the Re-accreditation after revocation application form (PDF 296.43KB).

Gather supporting documentation including:

  • current WWCC clearance number
  • copies of 3 types of identification
  • copies of your university transcripts and awards for completed teaching qualifications
  • name change certificate, if applicable
  • any documentation as advised by NESA
  • evidence to support Mutual Recognition, if applicable
  • an overseas criminal history check if you resided overseas for 12 consecutive months or more in the past 5 years.

Submit your application and all supporting documents to NESA at reaccreditation@nesa.nsw.edu.au

You will receive an email prompt to complete 3 tasks in your NESA online account (eTAMS).

The tasks allow the nationally coordinated criminal history check to begin:

  1. Complete the declaration task.
  2. Consent to a nationally coordinated criminal history check.
  3. Provide identity link verification by uploading a photo of yourself holding your photo ID.
3

Await NESA's re-accreditation decision

You will receive an email from us once we receive your application.

We may request more information from your current or previous employers.

If the grounds for your revocation no longer apply, we will assess your application and notify you of the decision.

If the Re-accreditation Panel reviews your application, we take the panel’s recommendation into account when we make our decision.

We will notify you of:

  • our decision
  • any conditions placed on your re-accreditation
  • your level of re-accreditation
  • your timeframe.

Maintenance timeframes when returning after revocation

If re-accredited at Proficient, Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher, your previous maintenance of accreditation will be:

  • reinstated
  • extended by the length of the period where you were not accredited.

If re-accredited at Provisional Teacher, your accreditation timeframe is up to 2 years.

Find out what you can do if you are not re-accredited.

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