“That ICPA Qld seeks clarification from the Queensland Department of Education (DoE) as to whether teaching service undertaken under Permission to Teach (PTT) arrangements is recognised as eligible service for the purpose of accruing rural and remote incentive benefits, including transfer rating points and associated service recognition, and advocate for its inclusion if it is currently excluded (where appropriate and subject to meeting minimum service thresholds).”
Permission to Teach (PTT) arrangements enable pre-service teachers to work in classrooms while completing their teaching qualifications. These roles are predominantly filled in rural and remote schools experiencing ongoing workforce shortages. Schools employing PTT teachers take on additional responsibility, providing reduced workloads and structured support to ensure both teaching quality and successful completion of studies.
There is currently a lack of clarity as to whether PTT service is recognised for rural and remote incentive schemes, including the accrual of transfer rating points. While fully qualified teachers receive recognition for service in these locations, PTT teachers—despite actively teaching in the same environments—may not have their service formally acknowledged.
Clarification and inclusion of PTT service would:
- Provide transparency for pre-service teachers considering rural placements
- Support informed decision-making for both teachers and schools
- Strengthen workforce pipelines into rural and remote areas
- Ensure consistency in how rural teaching service is recognised
- Better align incentive frameworks with the realities of rural education delivery
