2025 Timeline

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18 Aug-1 Sept

2025

Notification of Intention to Apply

Queensland Catholic school teachers who intend to apply for Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher certification in 2026 must complete an online Notice of Intention to Apply in 2025. This will provide the necessary applicant information for planning purposes and communications with the Queensland College of Teachers as the Certifying Authority.

Terms 3 & 4

2025

Stage 1 and Stage 2 Assessment processes undertaken

The QCT notifies applicants at the conclusion of each assessment stage. If successful at Stage 1 and progressing to Stage 2 Assessment, a Stage 2 fee of $650 to the QCT applies.

Terms 3 & 4

2025

Notification of final outcome for 2025 applicants

Certification awarded to successful applicants at the conclusion of assessment proceedings.

26 May-9 June

2025

2025 Stage 1 Submission Window for Applicants

Applicants submit their portfolio to the QCT for Stage 1 Assessment processes.

2-16 March

2026

2026 Submission Window for Applicants

Applicants submit their portfolio to the QCT for Stage 1 Assessment processes.

Reflection and Recognition

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Recognising Teaching Excellence

Elevating and promoting high-quality teaching.

Reflective Practice Opportunity

Inspiring teachers through reflective practices.

Reliable Indicator for Recognition

Identifying, recognising, and rewarding accomplished teaching.

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#HATCHAT and #LEADFEED Sessions

These unique sessions offer opportunities for Catholic school teachers aspiring to certification as Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers in 2025 and beyond, to meet some of the Queensland Highly Accomplished and Lead Catholic teachers online.

Aspirants will be able to hear the individual stories of certified teachers, ask questions and gain tips for their own certification journey.

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Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers

Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HAT & LT) certification is available to eligible teachers in Queensland Catholic schools.

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