Teacher Employment Register

Teacher, $88,178 - $127,737 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Are you looking for your next opportunity to teach in a Western Australian public school?

We are seeking applications from qualified teachers interested in a range of teaching opportunities across Western Australia.

Whether you are seeking a new teaching opportunity, a new location, or a different school community, the Teacher Employment Register provides a way for schools to connect with teachers whose skills and experience match their workforce needs.

This Employment Register may be used to fill permanent, fixed term and temporary teaching vacancies. Opportunities may be available in metropolitan, regional and remote schools, and may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis.

Applying to the Employment Register does not guarantee appointment.

Work with us

Western Australian public schools are diverse, inclusive and community focused. Teachers can make a meaningful difference in the lives of students while building rewarding and flexible careers across metropolitan, regional and remote communities.

Whether you are beginning your teaching career or looking for a new opportunity, the Department supports teachers through professional learning, wellbeing initiatives and a range of employment opportunities across the State.

Find out what it’s like to live, teach and work in Western Australia

Who can apply

Applications are encouraged from:

• experienced teachers
• teachers returning to the profession
• teachers interested in opportunities across metropolitan, regional or remote schools.

If you are in your final year of study of a teaching degree, we encourage you to apply for the Graduate Teacher advertisement.

Teachers working in WA public schools must:

• hold, or be eligible to hold, teacher registration in Western Australia
• be eligible to work in Australia
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before commencing employment; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before commencing employment.

WWCC and Screening checks are not required at the time of application but will be required if you are offered employment. Further information is available on the Department’s Employment Eligibility page.

If you are interested in casual relief teaching, you can register to the Casual Staff Seeker.

How the employment register works

You may be contacted by principals or hiring managers regarding specific teaching opportunities that align with your qualifications, experience and location preferences.

If contacted, you will be asked to confirm whether you are genuinely interested in being considered for the opportunity before any further assessment occurs.

Hiring managers may assess interested applicants against the requirements of the role and determine the most suitable applicant through a merit-based process.

Applicants who are considered but not selected will be advised of the outcome and may request feedback. Review and breach claim processes apply in accordance with the relevant recruitment and selection requirements.

You should only express interest in opportunities you would genuinely consider accepting.

How to apply

Select Apply for Job at either the top or bottom of this advertisement and complete the online application form.

Your application must include:

• CV/Resume
• Identification (note, drivers’ licence is not accepted)
  • Birth certificate or passport (a current passport is preferred; an expired passport may be accepted for Australian citizens and permanent residents).
  • Evidence of name change (if any of your documents show different names)
• Proof of eligibility to work in Australia (Required only if your identification is not issued in Australia or New Zealand), evidence includes:
  • Australian or New Zealand citizenship; or
  • Your overseas passport and a copy of your visa information from Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)
• Academic transcripts for your teacher education degree and any undergraduate qualifications (if applicable).

Important: You must upload your transcripts with this application, even if you have provided them to a school or the TRBWA. Transcripts must clearly show:

• your name
• University name
• course name
• units completed; and
• course completion or conferral date

• Teacher registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).

Please refer to the attached Application Attachments Guide for more information.

When completing your application, you will be asked to nominate schools where you would be interested in working. Please only select schools where you would genuinely accept a position.

After submitting your application online, you will receive a confirmation email. We strongly suggest not using a university email as your contact email as all correspondence from hiring managers will be via email. Please remember to check your junk mail.

Additional information

Join our Teach in WA team for free online events and discover why working in public education is an exciting and rewarding career. Check out our teaching career events and register to secure your spot!

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications.

Contact us

Central Registers Team
Department of Education WA
(08) 9264 5083 | recruitment.employmentregisters@education.wa.edu.au

Applications must be submitted online.