QUT is committed to supporting our students and partner schools through Permission to Teach opportunities. Only approved teachers may undertake the duties of a teacher in a state or non-state school in Queensland. Approved teachers include registered teachers and persons approved to teach under PTT. Holders of a PTT are not registered teachers. PTT approval is granted within strict parameters.
Preservice teachers wishing to apply for PTT must refer to the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) website. The PTT school is responsible for initiating this process.
Before accepting an employment contract, we strongly recommend you read the Principles for Permission to Teach.
More information can also be located on the fact sheet and PTT policies documents.
What do I need to do?
Any student wishing to undertake permission to teach or requiring a statement from QUT to submit with your QCT application must complete a Permission to Teach / Statement of Acknowledgement Application. Upon assessment of your application, if you meet the required criteria for PTT, the PEO will generate a Statement of Acknowledgement for you to submit to QCT. The PEO will otherwise be in contact if further information is required.
Completing placement at your PTT school
Current QCT and QUT Policy allows for only one placement to occur in your PTT school, and students must be in their final year of study for this to be approved. Students who are not in their final year of study who have been granted PTT will be required to take leave from their PTT school during the placement period specified in the PEx calendar. No changes or modifications to PEx dates will be allowed.
Due to the nature of the placement whilst completing PTT, QUT strongly recommends that students complete their final placement at their PTT school. Approval from the appropriate Heads of School must be given for any student wishing to complete placement in their PTT school. Please contact the PEO if you have further enquiries at peo@qut.edu.au.