Primary And Early Childhood Teachers – Teach In Canberra

• Nation-leading public school pay and conditions.
• Future-focussed on career growth and development.
• Ongoing professional development, in-school support, and mentoring.

We are seeking teachers specialising in Primary and Early Childhood education (preschool to year 6) for roles in Canberra. Salaries to $119,288 and up to $12k offered for relocation reimbursement.

About us

Join a leading learning organisation where you matter, working with experienced and supportive school leaders. By teaching in the growing ACT public school system, you will make a real difference to the lives of the young people of Canberra. In 2024, we opened our 91st school in a system which delivers excellent, inclusive and equitable outcomes for very child and young person. We value educators who are enthusiastic, innovative and willing to engage and nurture curiosity and creativity.

Our system offers nation leading public school pay and conditions and a better classification structure that supports school leaders, new educators, and experienced teachers. If you’re contracted for 12 months or more, we’ll assist with your relocation expenses (up to $12k). 

Experienced teacher salaries for 2024 range from $101,477 to $119,288, while graduate teacher salaries start at $84,978.

Benefits of working in ACT public schools:

• Better workloads that prioritise developing educational leadership, innovative teaching and learning including reduced face-to-face teaching hours for our graduate teachers.
• 4 staff development days a year (student free), held at the beginning of each term.
• A New Educator Support Program to set new educators up for success.
• The right to disconnect outside of work hours and enjoy a better work/life balance in a progressive, diverse and inclusive city.
• Develop relationships across your professional and school community to provide the best student experience. 
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment with like-minded educators who have a passion for teaching.
• Have strong classroom management skills, enabling a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

About you

Whether you’re seeking a permanent or contract position we can help you find the teaching role that suits you. As a teacher employed by the ACT Education Directorate, you will be a dynamic, professional, and contemporary educator who will:

• Have subject expertise and the ability to teach across a broad age and ability range.
• Commit to collaborative professional learning and development as an educator.
• Commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Eligibility requirements for employment

To be able to teach within the ACT public education system you must: 

• Hold and/or be eligible for teacher registration with the Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) prior to starting your employment.
• Hold a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WwVP) registration. 
• Be an Australian citizen and/or be permanent resident and/or hold a valid working visa.

Business sponsorship is available and assessed on an individual basis. Email ***************@act.gov.au to find out more.

Why Canberra?

• Flexibility in your choice of schools, without having to relocate from where you live.
• Enjoy a work/life balance in a progressive city where everything is only a 30-minute drive away! 
• Canberra is a safe, welcoming, and multicultural city with an abundance of nature reserves, parks, lakes, and mountains as well as contemporary and dynamic urban spaces, including extensive foodie and shopping precincts.
• Canberrans thrive in their active lifestyle; our residents have the highest participation level for organised sport in the country. Our community events are unsurpassed with regular artisanal markets and annual events including our spring festival featuring one million blooms by the lake, the renowned multicultural food festival and iconic hot air balloon festival in autumn.
• Canberra is a city offering endless opportunity. But don’t take our word for it – find out more about why Canberra is a great place to live and work.

How to apply

Apply via our job portal here, noting you will need to attach the following documents:

• A two-page statement providing practice examples of your experience aligned to the Australian Professional Standards with an emphasis on your pedagogical philosophy and how you have strived to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Your resume.
• Contact details of two referees.
• A copy of your registration from your local regulatory authority. If currently studying, evidence of enrolment in an accredited Initial Teacher Education program.

We welcome applications from teachers all year round. Please email us at ***************@act.gov.au to find out about the many opportunities with our ACT public schools. 

The ACT Public Service is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are made under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and are made on the basis that you satisfy all relevant pre-employment checks. All new ACTPS employees must complete a number of pre-employment checks before starting employment and hold Mandatory Registration to Teach in the ACT (Active TQI and Working with Vulnerable People Registration).