Maintain an up-to-date register of teachers
Support the development and publicity of the professional standards for teachers
Take into consideration the best interests of children in its decision making
Maintain an up-to-date register of teachers
Support the development and publicity of the professional standards for teachers
Take into consideration the best interests of children in its decision making
All teachers engaged or to be engaged as teachers in an educational institution (public or private) under the Act, shall be registered and issued with a certificate of registration or provisional registration.
Teachers intending to teach part time in educational institutions.
CPD must be part of your teaching role and responsibilities
The activities must enhance your teaching practices
The activities should aim to improve your professional knowledge, practice and competencies as set out in the ‘Teacher Competency Framework’
CPD can be formal or informal professional activities that contribute to your professional learning
Participation in whole school professional development sessions
Presenting or running professional development sessions
Modifying/reviewing school policies, guidelines and other related matters.
Conducting or being part of action research
Modifying curriculum materials
Attendance at conferences or online learning opportunities
A person is eligible for registration and issue of a certificate of registration, if s/he:
Has obtained a qualification after successfully completing a teacher education course or programme accredited or validated by the Seychelles Qualification Authority (SQA)
Has completed an induction for teachers in any educational institution recognised by SQA
Has obtained the necessary qualification from a foreign education or training course/programme recognised by SQA
Is qualified to teach under the laws of a foreign country and the Council, in consultation with SQA, is satisfied that the qualifications obtained by the person is not inferior to that adopted by the Council for registration. The Council may require such person to undergo oral or written test or other assessment
Teacher applicant with satisfactory recommendation report upon completion of the Prior Learning Programme with SQA
Newly qualified teachers
Applicants with other than teaching qualifications
Teachers applying for registration after a career break in teaching
The initial period of provisional registration is 5 years from the date on which a person is first registered with the Council
The Council, on a case by case basis, may extend the validity of a provisional registration.
A person who does not meet the requirements for full registration before his/her provisional registration period has expired may apply to the Council for an extension of time to register
Applicants need to submit:
A Completed application form attached with certified copies of the following:
Birth certificate indicating place and date of birth
One passport photo (original)
Evidence of all qualifications – teaching and/or other
Documentary evidence, as applicable, of all names and/or name changes such as marriage or divorce certificates, citizenship, residency and work permit documents
National Identity Card
Applicants currently employed in Seychelles need a character certificate from Heads of institutions.
New applicants from overseas intending to teach in Seychelles should submit a police clearance certificate.
A suitability checked or vetted certificate /evidence
To maintain and renew your registration with the Teachers Council you will need to:
Demonstrate ongoing maintenance of professional development related to teaching standards – at least 15 hours per year of professional development.
Show evidence of having met the Teaching days requirement in Seychelles – one-year full time teaching is equivalent to 180 teaching days.
WHERE TO START?
Take count of your registration period and start collecting and keeping a record of your professional learning activities.
Create a ‘Teacher Registration’ file and place your activity log sheet at the front as a content page.
Start filing out your log sheet (best to be done gradually during your period of registration).
Save your evidence in the file (attendance register, notes, certificates, samples of students work and other relevant evidence)