What the check is?
Confirms whether a candidate is registered and in good standing with the relevant state or territory teacher registration board.
What the value is?
Confirms teachers are properly registered to work in education.
What does it check?
State and territory teaching authority registers for status, conditions or suspensions.
Why do you do it?
It’s a legal and professional requirement for teaching roles. Protects students and schools by verifying qualifications, integrity and clearance to work.
How often does it need to be checked?
Before employment; ideally annually or as part of ongoing compliance.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
Education (schools and early childhood).
Risk of not doing it?
Employing someone without valid registration risks non-compliance and student safety.