College profile
The Western Australian College of Teaching was established by law on 15 September 2004. It was set up in response to a call by teachers for an independent organisation which would regulate the profession and enhance its status.
In supporting Western Australian teachers, the College promotes professional standards and values, provides and fosters leadership, conducts research, exercises disciplinary powers in relation to registration, liaises with employers and universities regarding teaching education courses and promotes and encourages continuous education.
The College has more than 46,000 members and represents teachers working in the State, Catholic and Independent school sectors.
Legislative base
The College was set up under the Western Australian College of Teaching Act 2004. It is a professional registration authority similar to those of doctors, nurses, lawyers, psychologists and other professions in the community.
Board of Management
The Board of Western Australian College of Teaching consists of 19 members. Nine of these members are nominated by the key stakeholders in education – employer representatives, unions, parent groups and university teacher educators. The other 10 members of the Board are classroom teachers. Seven members are drawn from government schools, two from Catholic schools and one from an independent school. This ensures that teachers will have the majority voice on how best to fulfil the College's functions.The Board usually meets 10 times each year. The Board is supported by a number of committees which report regularly and make recommendations to the Board.
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