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 specialist teachers in Canberra. We are offering permanent and temporary positions for primary and secondary roles across a range of local and specialist schools.

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. 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 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.

All students with disability and diverse learning needs are welcome to attend their local school, where they will be supported with reasonable adjustments. ACT public schools also have access to the Education Directorate’s Allied Health Service, School Psychology Service and evidence-based professional learning.

Additionally, there are 4 specialist schools providing education settings for students with moderate, severe or profound intellectual disability: Cranleigh (kindergarten to year 6) and Black Mountain School (years 7-12) on Canberra’s northside and Malkara (preschool to year 6) and The Woden School (years 7-12) on the southside.

Visit the ACT Education website to read more about students with disability. Read our Inclusive Education: A Disability Inclusion Strategy for ACT Public Schools 2024-2034.

About the role:

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

Contribute to whole school planning and the development of a fully inclusive school culture.

Develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) tailored to students’ unique learning needs and goals.

Provide explicit instruction and direct support to students with diverse abilities, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.

Lead Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and other paraprofessional staff working with students under your care.

Provide professional guidance and support to non-specialist teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) on differentiation and inclusive practices.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, support staff, and families, to optimise student outcomes.

Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as necessary, and lead the collection of evidence for NCCD compliance.

Support the school to meet its obligations under the Disability Standards for Education 2005.

Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in disability and inclusion.

What we’re looking for:

Qualifications and experience: A recognised tertiary teaching qualification, with a specialisation in disability education or equivalent and/or demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, intellectual disabilities and learning difficulties.

Passion for care: Empathetic, patient and adaptable, driven by a genuine passion for empowering every student to thrive and succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Commitment: An ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and the community, and a commitment to nurturing student wellbeing.

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 (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).