Teacher and educator FAQs
Find answers to the most common questions relevant to teachers and educators.
Is there a cost associated with attending KU training?
The cost of the registration:
- Varies across different offerings.
- Is provided within in the event descriptor.
- Is at no personal cost to KU staff as the KU service budget meets this cost.
Who are KU courses designed for?
Our workshops are designed for our staff working in the early childhood education and care sector.
Are KU courses in person or online?
Our courses vary between face to face and online, however most of our training is online – you can easily check this by clicking the view details tab for each workshop on the Events Calendar.
Will I receive a certificate for completing a course?
Yes, at the completion of your course you will receive a certificate of attendance sent to the email you registered with.
Do you have any training resources available?
Yes – a range of publications, podcasts and training resources can be found on the KU Website For teachers and educators.
Do you offer customised or private training?
Do you offer support pathways for teacher accreditation and teacher registration?
Our Teacher Accreditation / Registration Team offers comprehensive support pathways for Teacher Accreditation and Teacher Registration. This includes personalised mentoring, professional development workshops, and access to a range of resources such as templates and guides. We provide one-on-one consultations tailored to specific needs and questions, ensuring that each teacher receives the guidance necessary to successfully complete their accreditation or registration processes.
Do you provide support for staff engaging in additional studies?
KU understands that studying while working can be challenging, so we support our staff in completing their early childhood qualifications.
Permanent and contracted teachers and educators studying an approved course under KU’s Enterprise Agreements are entitled to paid study leave and paid placements. Those studying an ECT-approved qualification get one day of paid study leave per subject/unit, pro-rated for part-time staff.
Eligible teachers and educators may apply for up to two placements within KU. One placement, if approved by the tertiary institution, is paid, in-ratio, and can be at their own service. The second placement is paid, supernumerary, and at another KU service. The paid hours match the contracted hours of employment.
For placements outside of KU, teachers and educators can access leave without pay without using their annual leave first, offering more flexibility in planning.
For more information and advice on eligibility and processes, make an enquiry or email earlycareers@ku.com.au.
