Waivers and meeting Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) requirements
15 March 2022
An early childhood teacher who is absent due to short-term illness, leave or resignation may be replaced with a person who holds an approved diploma or qualification in primary teaching for up to 60 days in a 12 month period (reg 135, National Regulations). This provision remains in place until 31 December 2023.
For absences longer than 60 days services will need to apply for a staffing waiver. A waiver application must include strategies to ensure the adequate supervision of children during the waiver period and steps that will be taken to recruit an early childhood teacher.
Resources
Educator to child ratio calculator (ACECQA)