Flexibility
One of the most enticing parts of the life of a CRT is the flexibility. You can highlight the days that you wish to work, whether it be full time, or 5 days one week and 2 the next.
If you've got an appointment one day, or just wanting to enjoy a long weekend.
Variety
This is where CRTs gain all of their vital experience, compared with a permanent teacher. CRTs have the opportunity to work in multiple schools with varying structures, routines, facilities, staff, students, ages and abilities. They can get a taste of every year level or subject area. You can choose the schools you want to work at.
Exposure
Allow schools and Principals to see you doing your thing. Make yourself known in the staff room by chatting to other staff members and CRTs. Schools often hire teachers that they are familiar with and are confident that you will be the right fit.
And the list goes on........
Common Misconceptions
CRTs are very important to schools, without them schools couldn't run. As CRTs we are sometimes not valued by full time staff in schools and saying, 'you're just a CRT' or us saying 'I'm just a CRT' doesn't reflect the important role CRTs play in schools. There are ways CRTs can become fully registered with the VIT as a CRT. You don't have to get a permanent position in a school straight away.
Most CRTs are very happy with the work life balance and understand that they play an important part in making sure schools can continue to function when staff are sick or unable to take their regular classes. Being a CRT can be very rewarding, you get to teach students in the classroom without the meetings marking, parent teacher interviews and get to go home at the end of the day not stressed about having to do another 4 hours of work to get ready for the next day.
