Pre-Employment Screening for Education & Childcare | Rapid Screening
Education & Childcare Screening

Protecting the people who
care for our children

Police checks, WWCC, qualification verification and employment references — all in one platform. Fast, compliant, and built for the education sector.

Childcare educator with children
Police Checks
WWCC
Qualification Verification
References
98%Checks returned within 12 hrs
100%Australian-based team & data
1Platform for all check types

Working in education or childcare comes with strict compliance obligations — mandatory WWCC, police checks and verified qualifications. We make it simple to meet every requirement before anyone steps through the door.

How We Help
The compliance headaches we fix

Every education and childcare provider faces the same challenges. Here’s how we solve them.

WWCC slipping through the cracks

Manually tracking Working with Children Check expiry dates across your staff and volunteers is how people fall through the gaps.

Auto-tracked & alerted

Qualifications not verified before start

A candidate claims the right credentials — but without verification, you’re taking their word for it. That’s a compliance risk.

Verified & bundled

Delayed checks pushing back start dates

Term dates don’t move. If checks aren’t back in time, your staffing plan falls apart at the worst possible moment.

98% back in 12 hrs

Candidates getting stuck and ghosting

A police check that’s hard to complete means a candidate who gives up — taking your placement with them.

Personal candidate support
Teacher in classroom
Did you know?
WWCC requirements vary by state — we know every one of them.
⭐ Unique to Rapid Screening

Police checks and qualification verification — in one place

Whether you’re an individual applying for a role or an organisation onboarding staff — we handle both in a single process. One link, one platform, one result. No juggling multiple providers, no delays waiting on separate systems.

For organisations

Send one invitation covering WWCC, police check and qualification verification. Your admin team gets results in one dashboard.

For individuals

Applying for a teaching or childcare role? Complete all your required checks in one simple online process — no paper, no fuss.

Fast & fully compliant

Results returned within 12 hours. ACIC accredited. Everything you need to meet sector requirements before day one.

Check Types
Everything the education sector needs

Select your sector to see the checks most relevant to your organisation.

01

Working with Children Check

Mandatory for anyone working with minors. Tracked across all Australian states with automatic expiry alerts.

Core requirement
02

National Criminal History Check

ACIC-accredited police check — the foundation of education sector onboarding. Returned within 24–48 hours.

Core requirement
03

Qualification Verification

Teaching degrees, early childhood certificates, diplomas and licences — confirmed genuine and current.

Bundled — unique
04

Employment Reference Check

Automated platform — candidates nominate referees and the process runs without manual follow-up.

05

Right to Work & Identity

Citizens, PRs and visa holders — verified and documented with full audit trail.

06

Employment History Verification

Verify dates, roles and any gaps — particularly important for roles with direct child supervision.

07

NDIS Worker Screening

For support workers and educators in disability support or integrated education settings.

08

Volunteer Screening

Reading helpers, excursion volunteers, P&C members — checked at the same speed and standard as paid staff.

01

Working with Children Check

Mandatory for all childcare workers and volunteers. State-specific requirements managed for you.

Core requirement
02

National Criminal History Check

Required for all early childhood educators and support staff under National Quality Framework obligations.

Core requirement
03

Qualification Verification

Certificate III, Diploma of Early Childhood Education — confirmed genuine before staff begin supervising children.

Bundled — unique
04

Right to Work

Fully documented for ACECQA compliance requirements and any regulatory audit.

01

Working with Children Check

Required for all teachers, teacher aides, coaches, volunteers and administrative staff with regular student contact.

Core requirement
02

National Criminal History Check

Mandatory for all school employees. Results carry full legal weight for employment in government and independent schools.

Core requirement
03

Teacher Registration Verification

Confirm registration with the relevant state teacher regulatory authority is current and in good standing.

Bundled — unique
04

Volunteer Screening

Reading programme helpers, excursion supervisors and any adult with regular unsupervised student access.

01

National Criminal History Check

Applying for a teaching or childcare role? Order your police check online — results back within 24–48 hours.

Most requested
02

Working with Children Check

Need to verify or renew your WWCC? We guide you through the process for your state or territory.

Core requirement
03

Qualification Verification

Get your degree, diploma or certificate verified upfront — saves time when your employer requests it.

04

Right to Work

Australian citizens, permanent residents and visa holders — verified quickly for any employer request.

Who We Serve
Built for every corner of the education sector

From sole-operator family day care to large school networks — our platform scales to your needs.

Early Childhood & Childcare

Long day care, family day care, OOSH and occasional care services.

Primary & Secondary Schools

Teachers, aides, coaches, admin and volunteers across government and independent schools.

Tutoring & Education Services

Private tutoring centres, online education providers and after-school programmes.

Higher Education & TAFE

Universities, TAFE campuses and registered training organisations.

Education Support & NDIS

Integration aides, learning support officers and NDIS workers in education settings.

How It Works
Onboarding done right — before day one
1

Set up your account

Register online in minutes. Configure your standard check package — WWCC, police check, qualification verification — and save it as your default for new starters.

2

Invite your candidate or volunteer

Send one link. The candidate receives a single invitation covering all required checks — they complete everything online from any device, including mobile.

3

We manage and follow up

Automated reminders keep things moving. If a candidate gets stuck on their police check, our team calls or video calls them directly — so you don’t have to chase.

4

Cleared and ready to start

All results land in your dashboard with a full audit trail. Fully compliant before day one — ready to show to ACECQA, school boards or any accreditation body.

Teacher at blackboard
Why Rapid Screening
Built for compliance-heavy environments

ACIC Accredited

Fully accredited by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. Results carry full legal weight for education employment screening.

100% Australian Operations

All data stored onshore. No offshore processing — essential for providers with obligations under Australian privacy law and NQF standards.

Full Audit Trail

Every check, result and date is stored and accessible — easy to produce compliance evidence for ACECQA, school boards or any inspection body.

Dedicated Account Manager

One Australian-based contact who knows your organisation. Direct line, not a ticket queue — and they’re there when something needs resolving fast.

Personal candidate support — included

Our NSW-based team member personally guides candidates through the police check process. If they get stuck, we step in — including video calls to walk them through the application step by step. Your admin team stays focused on what matters.

FAQ
Common questions from education & childcare providers
Yes. We manage WWCC verification and tracking across all states and territories. Requirements differ by jurisdiction — we know what’s required in each state and ensure the right check type is applied based on the candidate’s location and role.
Yes — this is one of our key differentiators. Most providers require separate processes for background checks and qualification verification. We combine them into a single candidate invitation. One link, one flow, one result in your dashboard.
Yes. We handle police checks and WWCC for volunteers at the same standard as paid employees — including reading programme volunteers, excursion helpers, P&C committee members and anyone with regular student contact.
Our platform tracks WWCC expiry dates for every staff member and volunteer in your account. You’ll receive automated alerts ahead of expiry so renewals are actioned before they lapse — removing the risk of someone continuing in a role with an expired check.
Yes. Every check, result, date and status is stored with a full audit trail. You can produce a clear compliance report at any time — suitable for ACECQA assessments, school board reviews or any external accreditation or inspection process.
Absolutely. Our platform scales from sole-operator family day care through to large school networks. There’s no minimum volume and pricing is structured around what you actually use. Small operators often find the most value in having a dedicated account manager who knows their setup personally.
Get Started

Get your screening sorted — fast

Whether you’re an education provider onboarding staff, or an individual needing checks for a new role — we make it simple, fast and fully compliant. Our General Manager is happy to walk you through how it works for your specific situation.

Rapid Screening is fully accredited by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). All operations, team and data are onshore in Australia. Compliant with Australian Privacy Principles and ACECQA requirements. ABN: 63 612 155 987

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