Resources for teachers
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) provides resources to guide teachers throughout their professional practice.
Policies and procedures
Learn how NESA manages privacy, complaints, staff conduct and engaging with the media.
NSW Teacher Accreditation Manual
Your handbook for teacher accreditation, from initial accreditation through to maintenance and cancellation.
Resource index
Browse our accreditation-related forms, guides and templates according to your needs.
Professional development courses and events
Discover online and in-person professional development workshops and courses. Find out more.
Effective documentary evidence
Tips for collecting evidence of your teaching practice to support applying for Proficient or Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher accreditation.
The Standards
The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers describe what teachers should know and be able to do at the different stages of their careers.
Research
NESA collaborates with researchers to improve the education outcomes of students. Learn how NESA supports research and view research reports.
Find a teacher
Anyone can search the NSW Public Register of teachers to confirm a teacher's accreditation. Search now.
Quality assurance
Learn about how NESA maintains the quality of its accreditation processes.
Become an initial teacher accreditation panellist
If you are an accredited teacher, teacher educator, school executive staff member, or principal, find out about the role you could play in preparing future teachers for the classroom.
Information for professional development providers
Find out what's required to get a professional development course NESA-accredited and how to apply.
Stay informed with NESA newsletters
Subscribe to NESA newsletters for all the latest news, media releases and official notices.
Contact our teacher accreditation team
You can contact specialist teacher accreditation staff depending on your circumstances.
Call: 1300 739 338 or if you are calling from overseas +61 2 9268 6300
Stay connected
Keep in touch by following NESA on social media.
For more information on how to contact a specific team or make a complaint, visit NESA's contact us page.