Classroom Teacher – Secondary: Temporary Positions | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Education Directorate is seeking qualified secondary Classroom Teachers for short-term temporary positions across Canberra, with placements ranging from 3 to 9 months.

Applicants must hold a recognised 4-year teaching qualification, ACT Teacher Registration (or eligibility), and Working with Vulnerable People clearance, plus the right to work in Australia. Salaries range from graduate to experienced levels, with strong benefits and parallel career pathways.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated teaching programs for years 7–12.
• Manage classrooms effectively to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Build respectful relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and collaborate with a professional team.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to enhance teaching practice.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Student engagement

Communication

Education

4-year teaching qualification

ACT Teacher Registration

Working with Vulnerable People registration

Job description

Classroom Teacher – Secondary: Temporary Positions
Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary

Closes: 09 October 2026

Classification: Classroom Teacher
Salary: $108,619 - $129,106 plus superannuation
Position No: Classroom Teacher – Secondary
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 August 2026

Classroom Teacher – Secondary: short-term temporary positions

Join our team of passionate educators in ACT public schools and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. We are seeking qualified secondary classroom teachers for temporary teaching opportunities across Canberra, with placements ranging from 3 to 9 months.

This is a great opportunity to bring your skills and enthusiasm to supportive school communities while gaining valuable experience in a variety of educational settings.

Secondary teaching specialisations include:

• Design and Technology
• Disability Education
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Information Technology
• Languages
• Mathematics
• Physical Education, Health and Outdoor Education
• Science
• Visual and Performing Arts.

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.
• Supportive environment: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career growth: Gain experience across a variety of schools and year levels.
• Build your professional network: Make connections within ACT public schools.
• Develop your teaching skills: Broaden your classroom practice.
• Explore different school communities: Find the right fit for you.
• Create pathways: To future contract and permanent teaching opportunities.
• 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.

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

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated teaching and learning programs (years 7-12) that align with the Australian Curriculum (V9.0) and the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies Curriculum (years 11 and 12 colleges).
• Manage classrooms effectively, using well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom where every student feels valued and motivated to learn.
• Build respectful, positive relationships with students, colleagues, families, and the wider school community.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and collaborate within a professional, student-focused team.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of how secondary students learn and use feedback and assessment to guide progress.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to develop your teaching practice and enhance student achievement.

What we’re looking for:

• Secondary subject expertise: Strong curriculum knowledge and a demonstrated approach to enhancing student outcomes.
• Qualifications and experience: A recognised tertiary teaching qualification and experience working with secondary 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.
• Your resume/CV detailing your experience and teaching qualifications.
• Your academic transcripts (preferably certified).
• Evidence of your current teacher registration.
• Contact details for two teaching referees.

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.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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 .