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Rural and Remote Teacher Experience program

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​Purpose

To provide Teacher Relief Scheme (TRS) payments to urban state schools whose teachers participate in the Rural and Remote Teacher Experience program.

The program gives current urban state school teachers the opportunity to live and work in a rural or remote community for a week. The program showcases the benefits of teaching in a rural or remote location, whilst promoting career opportunities.

Duration of program

Ongoing

Eligibility

State schools with teachers participating in the Rural and Remote Teacher Experience program.

Allocation of funds

Funding is provided to urban state schools who have teachers undertaking an experience, based on the TRS rate multiplied by the number of school days the participant is absent from their urban school.

Payment details

PaymentDuring month ofProportion of allocation paid
Payment will occur following the urban teacher's participation in the program based on the monthly school payment scheduleOngoing100% of number of school days absent from their urban school

Data requirements

Data itemData sourceDue date
Participating teacher school locationSuccessful applicantsOngoing
TRS rateFinance BranchFinance Branch as advised

Recoupment policy

Payments may be recouped from schools if the program participant withdraws or returns to their base school earlier than planned, thereby not completing the full program.

How to apply

Schools do not need to apply for this funding. Entitlements are automatically paid to eligible schools.

Further information

For further information regarding the program, please refer to the Rural and Remote Teacher Experience program webpage.

Contact

Rural, Remote and Strategic Initiatives
Phone: (07) 3055 2808
Email: ruralandremote@qed.qld.gov.au​

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Last updated 06 December 2023