Changes to maintenance of accreditation
Maintenance of Proficient Teacher accreditation has changed. Principals and service directors no longer need to attest that a teacher has maintained their practice at Proficient Teacher. The information in this section reflects this change.
Why teachers must maintain their accreditation
As a Proficient Teacher, you must maintain your teaching practice to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (the Standards) at Proficient level to continue teaching in NSW schools or early childhood services.
Maintaining your accreditation means completing professional development activities. This will keep you informed of the most recent advances in knowledge and skills related to teaching, learning and assessment.
You will update your knowledge and skills in pedagogy, curriculum, wellbeing and safety to have the greatest impact on improving student/child learning.
Length of an accreditation maintenance cycle
Your employment type determines how long you have to meet your maintenance requirements.
- Full-time: 5 years
- Casual or part-time: 7 years
If your employment status changes, you may be able to adjust your maintenance timeframe from 5 to 7 years. You will need to provide evidence of the change to NESA.