The Victorian Institute of Teaching is the statutory authority for the regulation and promotion of the teaching profession in Victoria established by the Victorian Institute of Teaching Act 2001.
The Institute operates along similar lines to other regulatory bodies, such as the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria, the Legal Services Board and the Nurses Board of Victoria.
It registers teachers working in Victorian government, Catholic and independent schools. Like other professions occupying positions of trust and responsibility, teachers are required to be registered in order to practice their profession. All practicing Victorian school teachers must be registered by the Institute. You yourself will need to register with the VIT.
The Institute:
- registers all teachers to ensure only qualified people are employed in Victorian schools
- promotes the profession of teaching to the wider community
- works with teachers to develop standards of professional practice
- supports teachers in their first year of teaching with a structured induction programme
- approves and accredits pre-service teacher education courses that prepare teachers
- investigates and makes findings on instances of serious misconduct, serious incompetence or lack of fitness to teach.
To register with the VIT simply visit their website at www.vit.vic.edu.au and follow the directions. Alternatively, contact Michelle at the office and she will assist you.