Western Australia is a great place to live and teach.  Our public schools are all across our vast state, offering you opportunities to live and teach in incredible locations.

Our purpose is clear:  every student, every classroom, every day.
Come and join us.

The Department of Education is seeking applications for secondary teachers to fill vacancies across Western Australia. Opportunities are for a full-time contract including living and working in the Goldfields DAMA region.

Why work in one of our regional areas?
Western Australia is a large and diverse state from white sandy beaches, vineyards and forests in the south, tropical climate in the north to the arid red dirt of the outback. The variety of landscapes makes it the ideal location to explore and experience the relaxed outdoors Australian lifestyle.

Many of our teachers have taught in regional areas, and reflect on their time as one of the most enjoyable and beneficial parts of their career - both professionally and personally.   They tell us about the sense of community, the enhanced opportunities for career growth, and - most of all - they tell us about the children and young people they have worked with.

Cultural awareness and understanding is particularly important for teachers in regional areas. The Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework guides staff to incorporate culturally responsive practices and approaches when working with Aboriginal students, their families, and communities.

Students in rural communities are open, friendly and active. These characteristics are reflected in the dynamic and vibrant classroom environments found in regional and rural schools. Strong parent-teacher relationships and supportive school environments are a feature of these schools and complement proactive approaches to managing student behaviour.

Teachers find joining local sporting clubs and participating in community events enhances their relationship with both students and parents. Teachers in rural schools report a high level of job satisfaction, enjoying the strong personal relationships they establish with students and parents and appreciative of the recognition they receive in the community.

You can find out more about the financial incentives for specific locations, using our benefits calculator here.

Who can apply

Applications are encouraged from: 

• experienced teachers  
• teachers returning to the profession  
• teachers interested in opportunities across metropolitan, regional or remote schools. 

If you are in your final year of study of a teaching degree, we encourage you to apply for the Graduate Teacher advertisement. 

Teachers working in WA public schools must: 

• hold, or be eligible to hold, teacher registration in Western Australia  
• be eligible to work in Australia  
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before commencing employment; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before commencing employment.

WWCC and Screening checks are not required at the time of application but will be required if you are offered employment. Further information is available on the Department’s Employment Eligibility page.

If you are interested in casual relief teaching, you can register to the Casual Staff Seeker. 

How the employment register works

You may be contacted by principals or hiring managers regarding specific teaching opportunities that align with your qualifications, experience and location preferences.

If contacted, you will be asked to confirm whether you are genuinely interested in being considered for the opportunity before any further assessment occurs.

Hiring managers may assess interested applicants against the requirements of the role and determine the most suitable applicant through a merit-based process.

Applicants who are considered but not selected will be advised of the outcome and may request feedback. Review and breach claim processes apply in accordance with the relevant recruitment and selection requirements.

You should only express interest in opportunities you would genuinely consider accepting.

How to apply

Select Apply for Job at either the top or bottom of this advertisement and complete the online application form.

Your application must include:

• CV/Resume
• Identification (note, drivers’ licence is not accepted)
• Birth certificate or passport (a current passport is preferred; an expired passport may be accepted for Australian citizens and permanent residents).
• Evidence of name change (if any of your documents show different names)
• Proof of eligibility to work in Australia (Required only if your identification is not issued in Australia or New Zealand), evidence includes:
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship; or
• Your overseas passport and a copy of your visa information from Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)
• Academic transcripts for your teacher education degree and any undergraduate qualifications (if applicable).
  
  Important: You must upload your transcripts with this application, even if you have provided them to a school or the TRBWA.

Transcripts must clearly show:

• your name
• University name
• course name
• units completed; and
• course completion or conferral date

• Teacher registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).

Please refer to the attached Application Attachments Guide for more information.

When completing your application, you will be asked to nominate schools where you would be interested in working. Please only select schools where you would genuinely accept a position.

After submitting your application online, you will receive a confirmation email. We strongly suggest not using a university email as your contact email as all correspondence from hiring managers will be via email. Please remember to check your junk mail.

Additional information 

Join our Teach in WA team for free online events and discover why working in public education is an exciting and rewarding career. Check out our teaching career events and register to secure your spot! 

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications. 

Contact us 

Central Registers Team 
Department of Education WA 
(08) 9264 5083 | recruitment.employmentregisters@education.wa.edu.au

Applications must be submitted online.