Applicant prerequisites
1. Australian citizenship or permanent residency
Teach For Australia can only accept applications from candidates who are Australian citizens or who hold Australian permanent residency at the time of applying. Unfortunately there can be no exceptions to this.
Applicants holding student, tourist or bridging visas (including bridging visas issued after lodging a claim for permanent residency) are not eligible to apply. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Associates. All candidates who progress beyond the initial application stage are required to provide evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
2. No current eligibility to teach
The Teach For Australia program is specifically designed for individuals who have not completed a qualification that allows them to teach. In order to apply, you must therefore not be studying towards, or have already completed, a qualification that will allow you to teach.
You are not eligible to apply for this program if you hold a degree or diploma related to secondary education or are currently enrolled in such a program, as you already meet the requirements for entry into the teaching profession in Australia.
3. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree
You must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree (in any subject area other than education) by November 2010 to apply.
