Classroom Teacher – Primary

Council Jobs; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 91 000 - 129 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive pay

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Supportive environment

Career growth

Work-life balance

Wellbeing focus

Resumo da oferta

ACT Education Directorate in Canberra is seeking qualified primary classroom teachers for permanent and temporary roles across ACT public schools. You will deliver the Australian Curriculum to kindergarten to year 6 and foster inclusive, supportive learning environments.

Join a collaborative team with strong wellbeing focus, an Enterprise Agreement, and career pathways including the New Educator Support Program. Relocation support is available for interstate and international hires.

Qualificações

• A recognised 4-year full-time tertiary teaching qualification.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 foster a positive school culture.

Conhecimentos

Primary pedagogy

Literacy pedagogy

Numeracy pedagogy

Collaboration

Formação académica

4-year teaching qualification

ACT Teacher Quality Institute registration (eligible)

Working with Vulnerable People registration (eligible)

Citizenship/visa eligibility

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Classification: Classroom Teacher
Salary: $91,396 - $129,106 plus superannuation
Position No: Classroom Teacher – Primary
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 October 2026
Contact Officer: EDU Recruitment on***************@act.gov.au

Classroom Teacher – Primary: permanent and temporary positions

Join our team of passionate teachers in ACT public schools and make a real difference in the lives of students. We are seeking qualified primary classroom teachers for permanent and temporary positions across Canberra.

What we can offer you

• Competitive pay: Enjoy some of the best teacher salaries and conditions in Australia. Starting at $91,396 for graduate teachers, with experienced teachers earning between $108,619 and $129,106.
• Relocation support: Up to $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.
• Career growth: Benefit from the 3-year New Educator Support Program and leadership pathways to fast-track your career.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy short commutes with every ACT public school within a 30-minute drive, giving you more time for what matters.
• Focus on wellbeing: Work under an Enterprise Agreement that prioritises teacher wellbeing and reduced workloads.

About the ACT Education Directorate

We deliver high-quality public education for children and young people across the ACT. Our mission is to provide excellent, fair and equitable learning opportunities where every student feels safe, valued and supported to thrive.

ACT public schools educate more than 50,000 students across 93 schools including early childhood schools, preschools, primary schools, high schools, colleges and specialist school settings.

Through our Strong Foundations program, we are delivering a consistent evidence-based approach to learning across ACT public schools. This program is implementing 10 proven teaching strategies – including explicit literacy and numeracy instruction – and a standard assessment schedule from kindergarten to year 10, keeping wellbeing and learning outcomes at the centre of every student’s journey.

More information can be found on theACT 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 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.

View our Current permanent and temporary vacancies (12 months)

View our Current Short-Term Vacancies (less than 12 months)*

*Vacancies are updated regularly.

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. Visit the website to find out more about rewarding careers when you teach in Canberra.

All offers of employment are made under thePublic Sector Management Act 1994and 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).

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.