· Competitive public school pay and conditions that rank among Australia’s best.

· Work close to home as all schools within a 30-minute drive from where you live.

· Up to $12K relocation assistance for interstate and international teachers.

APPLY HERE

The ACT Education Directorate is seeking passionate and dedicated Senior Secondary Teachers for permanent and contract positions in college settings across Canberra. These roles involve inspiring and educating our Years 11 and 12 students, preparing them for their future pursuits and lifelong learning.

We believe in the life changing impact of education. Guided by the Future of Education Strategy, our students are central to everything we do. 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.

About our colleges:

Our colleges use the ACT Curriculum - ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) Curriculum. ACT colleges operate on a continuous school-based assessment model. This means there are no external examinations apart from the ACT Scaling Test (AST) in Year 12. Instead, students are assessed on their learning throughout the 2 years focusing on different themes or skills.

Colleges and their teachers help create the curriculum and decide which courses to offer students. They provide high-quality educational programs in both regular academic subjects and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. VET courses teach students practical skills and allow them to earn credits for both a VET qualification and a Senior Secondary Certificate, improving job prospects and provides a better learning experience.

Teachers applying from interstate can use existing skills and experience as course and content knowledge is easily transferrable.

For more information on our 9 colleges across Canberra visit our website.

About you:

Hold a recognised tertiary teaching qualification.

Have taught or are willing to gain experience teaching years 11 and 12 students.

Committed to fostering a student-centred learning environment and supporting student well-being.

Can deliver engaging lessons, foster critical thinking, and support students' personal and academic growth.

Possess developed classroom management, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students.

Dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Foster positive relationships with students, staff and the broader school community.

What we offer:

Competitive salaries: Enjoy teacher pay and conditions that rank among Australia’s best. Graduates enjoy a starting salary of $88,615 and experienced teacher salaries range from $105,498 to $125, 582.

Career growth: Benefit from a three-year New Educator Support Program and ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.

Work-life balance: Our 9 colleges are all within a 30-minute drive from wherever you live in Canberra.

Focus on wellbeing: Our Enterprise Agreement prioritises teacher wellbeing, better workloads and provides four staff development days a year (student-free) at the beginning of each term.

Eligibility requirements:

To apply and work as a teacher in an ACT public school, you must have:

A recognised four-year full-time tertiary teaching 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 AITSL website.

ACT Teacher Registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) or eligibility to apply for it. Teachers holding registration in another Australian state or territory or New Zealand are eligible for mutual recognition.

Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WwVP) registration or eligibility to apply for it.

Approved working in Australia status as either an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid working visa. Business sponsorship is available and assessed on an individual basis. Email [email protected] to find out more.

How to Apply:

Apply via our job portal here, noting you will need to provide:

A statement (maximum three pages) aligning your experience with the seven AITSL Standards (Australian Professional Standards for Teachers). To assist you, refer to the Applicant Pack.

Your resume/CV outlining your 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.

Evidence of your ACT WwVP registration or Australian state or territory equivalent.

Two referee reports, one being from a current or previous manager/supervisor.

We welcome teacher applications throughout the year. If your teaching specialisation is not featured, we encourage you to still apply. Suitable applicants are placed in a 12-month merit pool, giving you access to positions as they become available in the future.

For more information on working in ACT Education Directorate including our teaching qualification requirements and application process visit our website or email us at [email protected].

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)