07 OctNew provision for school teachers to be recognised as ECTs
Please see the recent change by ACECQA to make it easier to be equivalent ECT Recognition as an ‘equivalent early childhood teacher’ | ACECQA. From 1 January 2022, a person who holds ALL of the following will be recognised as equivalent to an early childhood teacher:
- a primary or secondary teaching qualification AND
- teacher registration in Australia AND
- an ACECQA approved certificate III level (or higher) early childhood education and care qualification.
After the end of 2023, this transitional measure is scheduled to cease, however individuals who have obtained this combination of qualifications before the end of 2023 will continue to be recognised under this provision.
