Grey Nomad Teacher Employment Program
Are you interested in teaching while you tour regional Queensland?
The Department of Education, Training and the Arts is undertaking an exciting pilot program that will support 'Grey Nomads' who are interested in temporary teaching placements in Regional Queensland schools.
You can extend your stay in areas or plan your travels around one or more short-term teaching placements.
For more information on eligibility, location other details see below:
To find out more information about the Grey Nomad Teacher Employment Program contact Recruitment Teaching.
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Am I eligible?
Please refer to the eligibility requirements outlined in the Guide for Teacher Applications (Grey Nomads) (new window) 201k 
.
Please ensure your annual registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) is current. The QCT has in place procedures that recognise registration from most other Australian states and territories and from New Zealand. Further information on teacher registration can be obtained from:
The Queensland College of Teachers
Telephone: (07) 3377 4777
Website:http://www.qct.edu.au
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What regions can I choose from?
The educational regions who are participating in this program in 2009 include:
For further details please refer to the district map.
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What are the working conditions?
Participants will be paid at a rate commensurate with their teaching experience.
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What if I am travelling with a partner?
The department welcomes Grey Nomads travelling with a partner. Partners who are not registered teachers and wish to assist in a voluntary or paid capacity on the school grounds will need a blue card 
. This is a requirement of the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 relating to activity in a child-related area.
To apply for a blue card you need to lodge an application form (new window) 222k with the Commission. For further information on how to complete this form see the Blue Card Application Form Guide (new window) 383k . To discuss volunteer and paid options contact the appropriate regional office.
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Contact Us
For further information about teaching opportunities through the Grey Nomads Teacher Employment Program, please email or telephone the regional contacts provided.
Fitzroy-Central West Queensland Region
Contact Officer: Ann Evans
Phone: 07 4938 4651
North Queensland Region
Contact Officer: Lorraine Keane
Phone: 07 4726 3136
Darling Downs and South West Queensland Region
Contact Officer: Wendy Gallagher
Phone: 07 4616 9150
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