The NSW Teacher Accreditation Manual (the TA Manual) describes the requirements, conditions and criteria for teacher accreditation in NSW schools and approved centre-based early childhood services (services).
It sets out the:
The TA Manual:
Schools and services should read the TA Manual alongside:
The TA Manual is amended from time to time. Amendments are notified in NESA Official Notices. Applicants, teachers, schools, services and employers must abide by the TA Manual at all times. The latest and current version of the TA Manual is available on NESA’s website.
A1 Understanding teacher accreditation
A2 Applying for initial accreditation
A3 Applying for Proficient Teacher accreditation
A4 Maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation
Part A provides an introduction to NESA’s teacher accreditation processes.
Section A1 describes the levels of accreditation, the conditions that apply to all accredited teachers and the NSW Public Register of Teachers (the Register).
A2 details the process of applying for teacher accreditation for the first time.
A3 describes the requirements and application processes for teachers to achieve Proficient Teacher accreditation.
A4 explains the requirements and process for teachers maintaining Proficient Teacher accreditation.
B1 Applying for HALT accreditation
B2 Maintaining HALT accreditation
Part B outlines the requirements and application processes for gaining and maintaining Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation.
Section B1 describes the requirements and application processes for teachers wishing to be accredited at HALT level.
B2 explains the requirements and process for teachers maintaining accreditation at HALT level.
C1 Applying to change accreditation status
C2 Applying for re-accreditation
Part C applies to NSW teachers who wish to take a break from teaching, voluntarily cancel their accreditation or return to teaching after a period of time without teacher accreditation.
Section C1 describes the processes for teachers who wish to take a break from or cancel their accreditation.
C2 outlines the processes for teachers who were previously accredited to teach in NSW and want to return to teaching.
D1 Assessing teacher suitability
D2 Suspending, cancelling or revoking accreditation
Part D outlines employer notification requirements and explains how NESA conducts suitability to teach assessments and details its authority to suspend, cancel, and revoke accreditation for teachers in NSW.
Section D1 details NESA’s approach to suitability assessments.
D2 outlines the grounds for suspension, cancellation, and revocation and how NESA makes decisions about suspending, cancelling, or revoking a teacher’s accreditation.
E1 Understanding relevant laws
E2 Defining roles and responsibilities
Part E summarises other legislation and provides useful references.
Section E1 lists the laws and regulations relevant to teacher accreditation.
E2 details the roles and responsibilities of those involved in teacher accreditation.
E3 explains NESA’s responsibilities for collecting and managing information.
E4 provides definitions and a comprehensive glossary.
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