Teaching Opportunities in Western Australia for New Zealand Teachers

4 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time
Teaching Opportunities in Western Australia

We are seeking applications from teachers currently living in New Zealand who want to relocate to Western Australia.

Benefits of Teaching in Western Australia
  • A great salary, with consideration given to your teaching experience in New Zealand
  • Fully funded relocation support for you and your family, including airfares and travel, and relocating your furniture and effects
  • Fully funded accommodation support for up to 8 weeks, depending on the location of your appointment
  • Access to heavily subsidised accommodation for you and your family, in most regional locations
  • Support for your spouse or partner, to help them transition into employment in your new regional location
  • Additional financial incentives in some locations, up to $13,730 per annum
  • Reimbursement of essential household items, up to $10,000, subject to approval
  • A robust induction program
Why Teach in Western Australia?

Western Australia is home to some of the most amazing locations in Australia, offering a unique opportunity to live and teach in incredible locations.

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.

Eligibility Requirements

To teach in a Western Australian public school, you must have a recognised, completed initial teacher education qualification.

This may be a completed Bachelor of Education, or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree and a post-graduate teaching qualification.

To work as an education support teacher, you must hold a qualification specific to this occupation or have completed a minimum of two special education related modules as part of your teaching qualification.

To be eligible to teach in Western Australian public schools, you must hold both a satisfactory and a .

You will need these later in the selection process, before you are offered employment or commence work.

You do not need them to apply to this pool.

Application Process

Applying for the New Zealand Teacher Pool is easy, with three steps:

Step 1: Write your CV and address the AITSL professional teaching domains

You will be asked to attach a comprehensive CV, of no more than five pages, and a three-page statement addressing the (AITSL) teaching domains.

Information and guidance in writing these documents can be found in the application package attached to this advertisement.

Step 2: Complete your online application

Once you have prepared your CV and statement, complete the online application process by selecting "Apply for Job" at either the top or bottom of this advertisement.

Applications must be submitted online.

You will be asked a series of questions regarding your qualifications and working rights.

You will be asked to nominate your preferred locations by selecting our education regions.

Have all of your documents ready before commencing your online application and refer to the attached application package for a detailed list of what you need to include.

You will receive a confirmation email after you have submitted your application online.

Our team will make contact with you to discuss the process, and opportunities that you may be suitable for.

Step 3: Your video interview (for some applicants)

We may ask you to complete a video interview, through the online recruitment platform, Vieple.

This will require you to record your answer to two questions.



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