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I have a university degree
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My degree is in teaching or education My degree is not in teaching or education Contact the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory on 1800 110 302 or email trb@nt.gov.au to see if you are eligible to register as a teacher You will need to complete a minimum one year teaching or education postgraduate program. Choose what course you want to study (i.e early childhood, primary, secondary). A list of nationally approved teacher education programs are available on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership website. -
I don't have a university degree
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I have completed Year 12 I have not completed Year 12 You will need to complete either a four year undergraduate teaching or education degree OR a combined four years of study (three year undergraduate degree plus a minimum one year postgraduate teaching or education qualification). Contact SATAC (or equivalent) to find out about alternative university entry pathways Choose what course you want to study (i.e early childhood, primary, secondary), A list of nationally approved teacher education programs are available on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership website.
Tips and advice
School students
- Know what qualifications you need to become a teacher in the Northern Territory (NT)
- Consider the type of teaching that you think you would be interested in i.e. early childhood, primary or secondary teaching
- There are certain subjects you should consider studying in Years 11 and 12 if you intend to study teaching after graduating high school. Speak to your Careers Advisor to learn more
- See if you are eligible for any department or NT government scholarships.
Aboriginal Team Teachers
Aboriginal Team Teachers are Aboriginal employees in schools who support students with their learning.
A career pathway for Aboriginal Team Teachers provides increment level progressions based on experience and attainment of qualifications.
- Speak to your local school principal about opportunities available in the school.
Looking for a career change
- Know what qualifications you need to become a teacher in the NT
- Consider the type of teaching that you are interested in i.e. early childhood, primary or secondary teaching
- Take a look at the type of jobs that are available in the NT, including high priority jobs
- See if you are eligible for any department or NT government higher education scholarships.