Classroom Teacher – Secondary

• Grow your career with a 3-year New Educator Support Program and leadership pathways.
• Less time commuting with every ACT public school within a 30-minute drive.
• Work in a system where wellbeing matters, with reduced teacher workloads.

Join our growing team of passionate secondary teachers in ACT public schools. We are offering permanent and temporary positions for qualified secondary classroom teachers.

Secondary teaching specialisations include:

• Design and Technology
• Disability Education
• English
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Information Technology
• Languages
• Mathematics
• Physical Education, Health and Outdoor Education
• Science
• Visual and Performing Arts.

Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced teacher, we want you to help us shape the future of education in Canberra.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive pay: Enjoy some of the best teacher salaries and conditions in Australia. Starting at $89,501 for graduate teachers and experienced teachers earning between $106,553 and $126,838.
• Generous superannuation: 11.5%, increasing to 12.5% from 1 January 2026.
• Relocation support: Up to AUD $12K reimbursement for interstate teachers, plus extra for dependents.
• Salary packaging: Options with full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Supportive environment: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Employer sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates.

About the ACT Education Directorate:

We deliver public education for children and young people in the ACT. Our mission is to offer excellent, fair and equitable education. We want all students to feel safe, valued and supported to thrive.

We have 92 public schools across the ACT that offer high quality education to more than 50,000 students including early childhood and preschools, primary schools, high schools, colleges and specialist schools. More information can be found on the ACT Education Directorate website.

About the role:

As a secondary teacher in an ACT public school, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated teaching and learning programs (years 7-12) that align with the Australian Curriculum (V9.0) and the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies Curriculum (years 11 and 12 colleges).
• Manage classrooms effectively, using well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom where every student feels valued and motivated to learn.
• Build respectful, positive relationships with students, colleagues, families, and the wider school community.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and collaborate within a professional, student-focused team.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of how secondary students learn and use feedback and assessment to guide progress.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to develop your teaching practice and enhance student achievement.

What we're looking for:

• Secondary subject expertise: Strong curriculum knowledge and a demonstrated approach to enhancing student outcomes.
• Qualifications and experience: A recognised tertiary teaching qualification and experience working with secondary students.
• Passion for teaching: A genuine desire to see students thrive and succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Eligibility requirements:

To apply, you must have:

• A recognised 4-year full-time tertiary teaching qualification.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute Teacher Registration (or eligibility to apply).
• Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration (or eligibility to apply).
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa.

How to apply:

Apply via our job portal with:

• Your resume/CV detailing your experience and teaching qualifications.
• A statement showing how your experience fits with the 7 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership's (AITSL) teacher standards.
• Contact details for two teaching referees.

For more information on applying for a teaching role in an ACT public school click here.

The ACT Education Directorate is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. For more information on the rewarding careers in education click here.

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 pre-employment checks before starting employment and hold Mandatory Registration to Teach in the ACT (Active TQI and Working with Vulnerable People Registration).