Pre-Service Teacher Fixed Term Pool

Pre-service teachers enrolled in the final year of an accredited, early childhood, primary, or secondary initial teacher education qualification (Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching) in 2025, can now apply for our Pre-Service Teacher Fixed Term Pool to be considered for teaching opportunities in public schools across the state.

Are you living in WA and interested in part-time teaching work to increase your classroom experience?

We are seeking early childhood, primary, and secondary pre-service teachers in the final year of an accredited initial teacher education qualification (Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching) who are interested in teaching part-time (up to 0.8FTE) in Western Australian public schools in 2025.

Schools may consider you for part-time teaching vacancies in 2025, based on your preferences and availability. Appointments may vary in duration.

Who can apply

You need to be in the final year of an accredited initial teacher education qualification (Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching) at an Australian university in 2025 to be eligible to apply to this pool. If you are not yet at this point in your course, you will not be able to access this pool.

You will need to provide an academic transcript with your course progress to date, including completion of recent professional experience, to confirm you are in your final year of study in 2025.

You will be required to provide a Statement of Literacy Test Result and Statement of Numeracy Test Result indicating you have achieved the test standard for both literacy and numeracy for the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE).

To register your interest, follow the application steps online and be sure to include all the required information outlined below.

You are also able to apply during your final year of study to be considered for early offers as a qualified teacher.

If you are already a qualified teacher, please register your interest through the appropriate channel.

What are the benefits?

As an employee, you will have access to a range of attractive employee benefits, including:

• District allowances between $1,239 and $9,299 a year in most country areas;
• 12% employer contributed superannuation;
• Vacation leave (school holidays) and other leave, including sick and carers' leave;
• Subsidised accommodation and transport, where applicable.

Supports available for Pre-Service Teachers

If appointed from this pool, you will have the opportunity to participate in an induction developed and delivered by the Department's Statewide Services for new and returning teachers. You can also access relevant professional learning provided to our Graduate Teachers. Additionally, your school can access funding to help provide school-based support to you.

If you need to undertake a professional experience (practicum) during your appointment, you will be able to access paid study leave during your placement.

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare your application

Once you have read all the information in this advertisement and attachments, prepare the documents you will need to attach to your online application.

The following information will need to be attached:

• CV / Resume (using the attached template recommended);
• Identification (e.g., birth certificate, current and valid passport, change of name documentation, marriage certificate). Note: driver's licences are not accepted;
• Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia (e.g., Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or overseas passport and work visa from VEVO);
• Current academic transcripts including your name, university, course, units completed, and professional experience units;
• Evidence of current enrolment;
• Statement of Literacy Test Result and Statement of Numeracy Test Result (indicating achievement of standards);
• Working with Children (WWC) Check card or receipt of application.

All employees working in public schools are required to hold a valid WWC Check.

More information is available in the attached application package.

Step 2: Submit your application

Applications must be submitted online. Click "Apply for Job" at the top or bottom of this advertisement and follow the instructions.

Ensure all requested documents are attached before submission.

Visit the Department's website to learn about teaching in public schools in metropolitan and regional areas. For specific school information, visit the relevant school websites.

After submission, you will receive an email confirmation. If not received or if you encounter issues, contact Central Pools Recruitment at

What happens next?

If your eligibility is confirmed, you will be placed in the pool and notified. Schools you nominate will consider you for vacancies. If you accept an offer, the school will assist with lodging an application for Limited Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia. Your registration will be based on your qualified teaching areas.

Note: Acceptance into this pool does not guarantee employment offers. Offers are only for 2025; employment from this pool does not count as prior learning or university credit.

Contact us

If you experience issues with your application, contact Central Pools Recruitment at

Applications close at 4:30 pm (WST) on Friday, 31 October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.