Primary and Secondary Casual Teachers – Teach in Canberra | Temporary
3 months ago
Closes: 30 June 2025
Classification: Classroom Teacher
Daily salary range between $428 and $532 dependent on classroom experience
Position No: Temporary Register - Casual / Temporary Classroom Teachers
Directorate:
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 August 2024
Contact Officer: Recruitment on
Primary and Secondary Casual Teachers – Teach in Canberra
Competitive public school pay and conditions. Daily salary range between $428 and $532 dependent on classroom experience. City living without the traffic – find out why is a great place to live and workThe ACT Education Directorate seeks passionate and qualified primary and secondary educators for casual teaching roles across a range of schools in Canberra.
We believe in the life changing impact of education. We are guided by the , where our students are central to everything we do. The growing ACT public education system educates more than 51,000 students across 91 public schools, from early childhood to college.
All ACT public schools teach the from kindergarten to year 10. The initiative strengthens our approach to literacy and numeracy education for better student outcomes and workloads for teachers and school leavers.
In ACT public schools, you can use your expertise as a casual primary teacher or subject specialist teacher in a range of primary and secondary settings, including larger preschool to year 10 schools, years 7 to 10 high schools, and in colleges teaching years 11 and 12.
For more information about public schools and working for the ACT Education Directorate visit the .
About you:
You have relevant and recognised tertiary qualifications. Have a passion for teaching and education and support a student-centred approach to learning. Have the ability to teach across a broad age and ability range. Have positive classroom management skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Proven experience establishing and fostering relationships with students, staff and parents/carers. Are committed to supporting the wellbeing of students.We offer:
Competitive pay and conditions and a better classification structure that supports school leaders, new educators, and experienced teachers. Experience a range of schools and setting, all within a 30-minute drive from wherever you live in Canberra. An Enterprise Agreement that prioritises teacher wellbeing and ensures casual teachers have access to professional learning, including programs directly related to the craft of relief teaching. The right to disconnect outside work hours and enjoy a better work/life balance.Joining the ACT Education Directorate is not just a teaching position for now; it’s a choice for your future. You’ll receive benefits and entitlements that make us an employer of choice for teachers.
Eligibility requirements for employment
To be eligible to be employed as a teacher in an ACT public school, you must have:
Education qualifications – A four-year full-time tertiary education qualification. Applicants with qualifications gained outside of Australia should complete a skills assessment by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) to confirm qualification requirements and English language proficiency to teach in Australian schools. Detailed information is available from the . Teacher registration – A valid approval to teach with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI). If you do not hold a teacher registration with the ACT TQI, we suggest starting your at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity. Teachers holding registration in another Australian state or territory or New Zealand are eligible for mutual recognition. Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration – A valid ACT WWVP. If you don’t, we suggest starting your at the same time. Approved working status –Be an Australian citizen and/or be permanent resident and/or hold a valid working visa.How to apply
Apply via our job portal , noting you will need to provide:
A statement of claims (maximum two pages) against the Casual Teacher assessment criteria. Your resume/CV outlining your teaching experience and qualifications to teach. Evidence of your teacher registration or, if currently studying, evidence of your enrolment in an accredited initial teacher education course. Two completed referee reports , one from your current or most recent supervisor.We welcome teacher applications all year round. Please email us at with any questions or to find out about the many opportunities with our .
The ACT Public Service is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. 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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