The state government is calling for former Victorian teachers to return to the classroom in 2023 and support students to get the best education.
Acting Minister for Education Ingrid Stitt encouraged registered teachers who are not currently working in schools to consider re-joining the workforce in the government, independent or Catholic school sector.
Around 40,000 registered teachers are currently on leave or have retired, but have maintained their registration. Many still have a passion for teaching – with 800 former teachers already registering their interest in returning to government schools.
Those interested in returning to the government school sector will get free and ongoing assistance, professional development and career coaching.
Registration is open to former teachers with qualifications in primary, secondary and specialist education who are interested in returning to the classroom in a full-time, part-time or casual capacity.
The state government is attracting new teachers into the workforce by providing places for 1200 postgraduate students to work in schools while studying, recruiting international teachers to Victoria, and providing financial incentives to support teachers joining hard-to-staff schools.
