Sell teaching resources in Australia: a guide for Australian teachers
Australian teachers plan to the Australian Curriculum and their state syllabus, on A4, with a school year that starts in late January or February. Those details shape what you sell and when. Here is how to sell your resources through TeachLessons from anywhere in Australia.
Short answer: Yes, Australian teachers can sell teaching resources on TeachLessons. Apply with the short form, email your files to support@stifo.de, set prices in US dollars and keep 70% of net revenue. Payouts arrive monthly via PayPal in US dollars. Label Australian Curriculum or state syllabus coverage clearly and send A4 files.
Who buys Australian teaching resources?
Our buyers are teachers, schools and home-educating families, mainly in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and international schools. Australian teachers want resources that match their curriculum, spelling and paper size, and that use Australian contexts: Australian animals, money, seasons in the right months, local place names. Teachers in New Zealand, Singapore and many international schools also print on A4 and use British-based spelling, so a well-made Australian resource often suits them too.
Foundation to Year 6
Literacy, numeracy, HASS and science units, plus classroom displays and term planners that fit Australian terms.
Years 7 to 10
Units and assessment tasks with marking rubrics written to the Australian Curriculum achievement standards.
Senior years
HSC, VCE, QCE, WACE and SACE revision, written as original practice, never copied from past exams.
How should I describe Australian Curriculum v9 and state syllabus coverage?
Most states and territories teach from version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum from ACARA, while NSW and Victoria publish their own syllabuses and curriculum, built on it. Teachers search and filter by these, so precise labelling sells. Useful details for your description:
- Year level and learning area, for example "Year 3 Mathematics".
- Whether the resource is written for Australian Curriculum v9, the NSW syllabus, the Victorian Curriculum, or several of these.
- Content descriptions you cover, described in your own words; you can include codes if you have checked them.
- Whether it suits a particular strand or general capability, such as Number or Critical and Creative Thinking.
Name ACARA, NESA or the VCAA in plain text when describing alignment, but don't use their logos and don't suggest a resource is official or endorsed. For senior exam revision, write your own questions; past HSC or VCE papers belong to the bodies that publish them. Our test prep and exam revision guide covers this.
When should Australian sellers send seasonal resources?
The Australian school year usually starts in late January or early February and runs over four terms. That is out of step with the northern hemisphere, which works in your favour when it comes to planning. Some practical timing points:
- Back-to-school packs for Australian classrooms are wanted in December and January, while northern teachers are mid-year.
- Seasons are reversed: an "autumn" resource for Australia belongs in March to May. Label seasonal resources with the hemisphere so northern buyers aren't confused.
- Senior revision packs are needed before Term 3 and Term 4 exam periods.
- Send resources a few weeks ahead. We confirm receipt within 2 business days, and resources go live as soon as they are set up.
If you also want northern buyers, a general-skill resource can sell all year, while your Australian-season packs sell in their window.
Do I need to change Australian spelling or A4 files?
No. Australian spelling (colour, organise, maths) and A4 are what Australian and many international buyers expect. Mention them in the description so a US buyer knows before purchasing. Australian money, measurement and place names are a feature for local buyers; say so too. If a resource would suit US classrooms with small changes, you could list a US Letter, US-spelling version as a separate resource. See selling worksheets and printables for print setup tips.
How do payouts and taxes work for Australian sellers?
Prices are set in US dollars. Payouts are sent monthly, by the 15th, for the previous month's sales, via PayPal in US dollars, with a statement listing each sale. PayPal can convert to Australian dollars at its own rates; check those in your account.
| Your price (USD) | Payout per sale (USD) |
|---|---|
| $3.00 | $2.04 |
| $4.99 | $3.39 |
| $10.00 | $6.79 |
| $24.99 | $16.97 |
Payout = price x 0.97 x 0.70. Our optional suggestion is a minimum of $4.99 for a single resource. Check any price in the payout calculator.
You're responsible for taxes on your income. How resource income is treated depends on your circumstances, so ask a tax advisor in Australia. If the law requires TeachLessons to withhold tax from a payout, it is deducted and you receive a confirmation. Whether you may sell resources made for your school or department depends on your employment contract and local law; check your contract or ask your union.
What rights and cultural checks should Australian authors make?
Before you send resources, check that every text, image, font and piece of clip art is yours or licensed for commercial use in sold resources. TeachLessons does not check resources for third-party rights; that is the seller's responsibility. Watch especially for:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, stories and symbols. Use them only with proper permission and attribution, and prefer resources developed with or by community members.
- Photos of students, staff or school grounds, and any personal data of real students.
- Extracts from levelled readers, textbooks or picture books.
- Department or school logos and branding.
Our guides on copyright basics and clip art and fonts cover the general principles.
How do I join from Australia?
- Apply with the short application form (about five minutes, no files).
- Receive the seller documents by email, pre-filled where we already know your details.
- Sign and list one resource per row in the Resource Submission List, including year level and curriculum.
- Send one email to support@stifo.de with documents, files, and PNG or JPEG previews and thumbnails, or a single shareable link.
- Go live once we have written your product pages. There is no extra approval round, so send final versions.
Frequently asked questions
Can Australian teachers sell resources on TeachLessons?
Yes. Teacher-authors from any country can join if they can receive PayPal payments in US dollars and write resources in English.
Can I label my resources as aligned to Australian Curriculum v9?
Yes, if you have checked the alignment. Describe it in your own words, and don't use ACARA's logo or suggest the resource is official.
Can I sell HSC or VCE revision resources?
Yes, if the questions and answers are your own. Don't copy past exam papers or marking guidelines, which belong to the bodies that publish them.
Am I paid in Australian dollars?
No. Payouts are in US dollars via PayPal, monthly by the 15th. PayPal can convert to Australian dollars at its own rates.
Do I need an ABN or to register for GST?
We can't give tax advice. You're responsible for taxes on your income, so ask a tax advisor in Australia about your situation.
What do I earn on a $4.99 resource?
You earn $3.39 US per sale: $4.99 x 0.97 x 0.70.
Ready to sell your teaching resources?
Apply with the short form. We email you the seller documents, you send your final files with previews and thumbnails, and we set up your product pages, your author page and landing pages. You keep 70% of net revenue, with no fees and no exclusivity.
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General information about the TeachLessons Seller Program, not legal, tax or financial advice. The signed Seller Agreement sets out the binding terms. Questions: support@stifo.de.