English, Mathematics or Science Secondary Teachers | Full-time Permanent

3 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Closes: 24 June 2024

Classification: Teacher
Salaries starting from $86,253 for graduate teachers
Position No: English, Mathematics or Science Secondary Teachers – Teach in Canberra
Directorate:
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 June 2024
Contact Officer: EDU Recruitment on

English, Mathematics or Science Secondary Teachers – Teach in Canberra

Nation leading public school pay and conditions. Incremental salary progression, rewarding your expertise and dedication to teaching. Up to $12K relocation reimbursement offered for interstate teachers.

Are you an inspiring and skilled educator, specialising in English, Mathematics or Science (year 7 to 12)? If so, we invite you to apply now as we have several opportunities available at schools in the below networks across the system:

Belconnen North Gungahlin Tuggeranong South Canberra /Weston

In ACT public schools, you can teach your specialisation of one or more subjects as a classroom teacher in one of our many high schools. ACT public high schools cater for years 7-10 or, in our larger schools, students from P-10 teaching years 6-10.

As demand for quality public education grows, the ACT Government continues to invest in building new schools and programs to modernise and upgrade existing ones. We also value and invest in our teachers’ wellbeing and professional development, recognising that supportive and diverse environments are critical to helping children and young people develop and learn in safe environments.

We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative, and passionate educators who are willing to engage and nurture curiosity and creativity in Canberra's young people. If this sounds like you, then a career in the ACT public education system is the right choice for you.

Our English, Mathematics or Science teachers benefit from incremental salaries starting from $86,253 for graduate teachers , and $102,969 to $121,077 for experienced educators, making a career in public education the right choice for you and the young people you teach. 

Whether you’re seeking a permanent or contract position, we can assist you in finding the teaching role that best suits your needs.

Benefits of working in ACT public schools:

Joining the ACT Education Directorate is not just a teaching position for now, it’s a choice for your future.

We offer nation-leading public school pay and conditions and a better classification structure that supports school leaders, new educators, and experienced teachers. Our Enterprise Agreement provides an investment of more than $201 million in our teaching workforce from the commencement of the Agreement until the end of the 2025-26 financial year. You’ll receive benefits and entitlements that place us as an employer of choice for teachers.

If you’re a new educator, our three-year New Educator Support Program has been designed to set you up for success as you begin your teaching career and provides you with reduced-face-to-face teaching hours and an extensive calendar of training and professional learning opportunities.

If you’re an experienced teacher, you’ll benefit from opportunities to progress your career and move schools without the need to relocate, as our 90 plus schools are all within a 30-minute drive from wherever you live in Canberra.

All ACT public school classroom teachers are ensured:

Better workloads that prioritise developing educational leadership, innovative teaching, and learning. 4 staff development days a year (student free), held at the beginning of each term. The right to disconnect outside of work hours and enjoy a better work/life balance.

About 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. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment with like-minded educators who have a passion for teaching and their specialisation. Have strong classroom management skills enabling a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Commit to collaborative professional learning and development as an educator. Safeguard and promote 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 () prior to starting your employment. Hold a current ACT (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 to find out more.

Why Canberra?

Canberra is one of the fastest growing, inclusive, and progressive cities in Australia and has a growing demand for teachers.

It is a welcoming and multicultural city, and you’ll thrive beyond the 9 to 5, as it offers a better work-life balance for individuals and families. Leave traffic jams and congestion behind. In Canberra you can enjoy easy access to beautiful bush settings and contemporary and dynamic urban spaces. We’re home to Australia’s national galleries and museums and have a thriving annual events calendar and foodie scene.

Canberrans love their active lifestyle, with our residents having the highest participation level in organised sport in the country. We’re also only two hours’ drive from the south coast beaches and Snowy Mountain ski fields and within driving distance to other major capital cities.

Canberra is a city offering endless opportunity. But don’t take our word for it – find out more about why is a great place to live and work

How to apply

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

Your resume, outlining your teaching experience and qualifications to teach. 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. A two-page statement providing practice examples of your experience aligned to the with an emphasis on your pedagogical philosophy and how you have strived to meet the diverse needs of students.

We welcome applications from teachers all year round. Please email us at to find out about the many opportunities with our .

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

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