Your pathway to becoming a teacher in Victoria as a career changer living in Victoria with a degree

Teaching in Victoria offers you an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of your students and the broader community.

To start your journey to become a teacher, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Apply to study a postgraduate level school teaching degree

In Victoria, you can study a postgraduate teaching degree at many Initial Teacher Education providers (where you study to get your teaching qualification). You can choose primary, secondary or specialist school teaching, and study part-time, full-time or online.

Some Initial Teacher Education providers also offer employment-based teaching degrees. These allow you to work in a school while you complete your degree.

There are also incentives available to help you get into teaching.

Victoria also has a high demand for Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers, who teach at a technical and further education (TAFE) institute or a secondary school. If you already have relevant industry skills and knowledge, you may be able to become a VET teacher.

Step 2: Complete teaching placements as part of your teaching degree

A key part of your teaching degree is getting real classroom experience through placements in Victorian schools.

There are programs that can support you while you complete your placements, including providing financial support, accommodation or mentoring.

Step 3: Apply for teacher registration and start applying for teaching jobs

Once you finish your teaching degree (or are about to finish), you need to register to teach before you can apply for teaching jobs.

Graduate teachers can access supports like financial incentives, professional development, and networking.