Benefit from the 3-year New Educator Support Program and leadership pathways to fast-track your career.

Enjoy short commutes – all 92 public schools are within a 30-minute drive, giving you more time for what matters.

Work under an Enterprise Agreement that prioritises teacher wellbeing and reduced workloads.

Join our growing team of passionate teachers in Canberra. We are offering permanent and temporary positions for qualified primary classroom teachers.

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 pay and conditions in Australia.

Generous superannuation: 11.5%, increasing to 12.5% from 1 January 2026.

Relocation support: Up to AUD $12K reimbursement for interstate and international 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 primary teacher in an ACT public school, you will:

Inspire and teach students from kindergarten to year 6 using the Australian Curriculum (V9.0).

Foster positive relationships with students, colleagues and the wider school community.

Join a collaborative and supportive team focused on student wellbeing and achieving student learning outcomes.

Apply teaching strategies and curriculum knowledge to drive improved student outcomes.

Bring well-developed classroom management, communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and motivate students.

Support students’ diverse needs, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels valued and supported.

Contribute to whole-school initiatives and contribute to and foster a positive school culture.

What we’re looking for:

Primary expertise: Strong curriculum knowledge and a proven focus on effective literacy and numeracy pedagogies.

Qualifications and experience: A recognised tertiary teaching qualification and experience working with primary-aged 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 four-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 (maximum 3 pages) showing how your experience aligns 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 particularly 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).