Pre-Service Teacher Fixed Term Pool 2026

Pre-service teachers enrolled in the final year of an accredited, early childhood, primary, or secondary initial teacher education qualification (Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching) in 2026, can now apply for our Pre-Service Teacher Fixed Term Pool to be considered for teaching opportunities in public schools across the state.

Are you living in WA and are interested in part-time teaching work to increase your classroom experience?

We are seeking early childhood, primary and secondary pre-service teachers in the final year of an accredited initial teacher education qualification (Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching) who are interested in teaching part-time (up to 0.8 FTE) in Western Australian public schools in 2026.

Schools may consider you for part-time teaching vacancies in 2026, based on your preferences and availability. Appointments may vary in duration.

Who can apply

You need to be in the final year of an accredited initial teacher education qualification (Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching) at an Australian university in 2026 to be eligible to apply to this pool. If you are not yet at this point in your course, you will not be able to access this pool.

You will need to provide an academic transcript with your course progress to date, including completion of recent professional experience, to confirm you are in your final year of study in 2026.

You will be required to provide a Statement of Literacy Test Result and Statement of Numeracy Test Result indicating you have achieved the test standard for both literacy and numeracy for the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE).

What are the benefits?

• attractive allowances in most country areas
• 12% employer contributed superannuation
• vacation leave (school holidays) and other leave, including sick and carers’ leave
• subsidised accommodation where applicable

Support available for Pre-Service Teachers

If appointed from this pool, you are eligible to participate in an induction developed and delivered by the Department’s Statewide Services for new and returning teachers. You can also access relevant professional learning provided to our Graduate Teachers. Pre-service teachers appointed from this pool access paid study leave if their professional experience is during the appointment.

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare your application

The following information will need to be attached to your application:

• CV/Resume
• Identification
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Current Academic transcripts
• Statement of Literacy Test Result and Statement of Numeracy Test Result
• Working with Children (WWC) Check card or receipt of application

Step 2: Submit your application

Applications must be submitted online. Select Apply for Job, at either the top or bottom of this advertisement and follow the instructions on your screen.

What happens next?

If your eligibility is confirmed, you will be placed in this pool and notified. Schools which you have nominated will then be able to consider you for suitable vacancies which arise.

Contact us

If you are experiencing any issue with completing your online application, please contact Central Pools Recruitment on (08) 9264 5083.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 30 October 2026.