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
| Payment will occur following the urban teacher's participation in the program based on the monthly school payment schedule | Ongoing | 100% of number of school days absent from their urban school |
Data requirements
| Participating teacher school location | Successful applicants | Ongoing |
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 page.
Contact
Rural, Remote and Strategic Initiatives
Phone: (07) 3055 2808
Email:
ruralandremote@qed.qld.gov.au