Casual Relief Teachers (CRTs)

Overview

Casual relief teachers (CRTs) are casual employees engaged by school councils under Part 2.3 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006.

Information about employment of CRTs can be found in the CRT Employment Handbook under the Resources tab.

Principals and School Councils should also be aware of their obligations as a Public Sector Employer to avoid or manage Conflict of Interest in employment. Further information can be found in the conflict of interest policy on the Victorian Public Sector Commission website.

Casual Relief Teachers Panel

From 19 April 2021, schools that wish to engage an agency for the provision of casual relief teachers are required to use the Department's Casual Relief Teachers Panel arrangement.

For further information refer to: Department-managed categories (login required)

Related policies

• Employee Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSMS) — Expert supports for your health safety and wellbeing
• Forms — Teaching Service and HR Administration
• Records Management — Employee Information
• Recruitment in Schools
• School Jobs Vic
• Salary Rates
• School Council Employment
• Conflict of interest
• Victorian Institute of Teaching

Relevant legislation

• Delegations
• Industrial Agreements
• Industrial Awards
• Legislation — Employment Topics
• Ministerial Orders — Employment

Contact information

• Contact HR

Policy and Guidelines

Information on employment of Casual Relief Teachers is now available in the CRT handbook under the Resources tab.

Resources

Procedures and forms

Casual Relief Teacher Employment Handbook

The Casual Relief Teacher Employment Handbook can be found here.

Information sheet for casual relief teachers

An information sheet has been developed for schools to provide to casual relief teachers employed by school councils. It is strongly recommended that the Information Sheet - Casual Relief Teacher be provided as least once a year to each person employed as a casual relief teacher by the school council.

• Information Sheet - Casual Relief Teachers (Word)