Experienced returning registration helps returning teachers understand their obligations and professional responsibilities, while protecting the profession’s high standards of professional practice and conduct.

In recent years, the regulatory landscape surrounding the issues of child safety and wellbeing in Victoria have been dynamic. After time away from the profession, teachers must ensure they demonstrate knowledge of current standards, legal responsibilities, and the expectations of the community to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.  

Completing the requirements ensures returning teachers

• are up to date with the Victorian Teaching Professional's Code of Conduct and Ethics and Child Safety Standards
• are familiar with the current Education State priorities
• are acclimatised to the current Victorian teaching landscape and aware of the professional responsibilities and community expectations of being a teacher
• can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of their responsibilities as a teacher regarding child safety and wellbeing
• can demonstrate their proficiency against the APST, including knowledge of current localised practices such as working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners (1.4)
• comply with regulatory requirements
• are reflective and can identify their areas for professional improvement
• engage in professional discussions and have feedback provided from their experienced colleagues and employers
• have their proficiency and currency of practice attested by their employer.