The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority established under the Victorian Institute of Teaching Act 2001. Today, we carry out our functions in line with the Education and Training Reform Act 2006.
Our role
As the independent teacher regulator in Victoria, we uphold the standards of the teaching profession so that every learner and their community can have trust and confidence that registered teachers are qualified, safe and capable.
This includes deciding who can be registered as a teacher, setting professional standards, and taking action when those standards are not met. We don’t advocate on behalf of teachers or the teaching profession; our focus is on regulation in the public interest.
Although we report to the Minister for Education, we’re not a Victorian Government department and not part of the Department of Education. Our role is distinct: we regulate members of the teaching profession; the Department of Education employs them.
Our vision
Our vision is that Victorian learners have the best teachers.
We work towards this by strengthening the quality, safety and professionalism of teaching across a teacher’s career – from preparation and entry into the profession, through to ongoing practice and accountability.
At a glance
We carry out the following functions
- register teachers in Victoria
- set and uphold professional standards
- accredit initial teacher education (ITE) programs
- regulate conduct, competence and suitability to teach.