Senior Secondary Teacher

ACT Education Directorate; Canberra; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Supportive environment

Job summary

ACT Education Directorate in Canberra is seeking qualified senior secondary teachers for permanent and temporary positions across ACT public schools. You will plan and deliver engaging year 11–12 programs, manage classrooms effectively, and build strong relationships with students and families.

The role offers relocation support for interstate and international hires, salary packaging options, and a supportive environment with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and deliver year 11–12 curricula.
• Strong classroom management and inclusive teaching practices.
• Experience adapting lessons for diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging teaching programs aligned with year 11–12 curricula.
• Manage classrooms with a focus on safety, inclusion and student motivation.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Contribute to school initiatives and collaborate with teams to improve student outcomes.
• Demonstrate understanding of senior secondary learning and use feedback to guide progress.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to develop teaching practice.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Education

4-year teaching qualification

ACT Teacher Registration

Job description

Senior Secondary Teachers – Years 11 and 12 colleges: permanent and temporary positions

Grow your career with 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 team of passionate teachers in ACT public schools and make a real difference in the lives of students. We are seeking qualified secondary classroom teachers with experience teaching years 11 and 12 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, 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.

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.

About our colleges:

ACT colleges use the Board of Secondary Studies (BSSS) Curriculum and operate on a continuous school-based assessment model. This means there are no external examinations apart from the ACT Scaling Test (AST) in Year 12. Instead, students are assessed on their learning throughout the 2 years focusing on different themes or skills.

Teachers help create the curriculum and course offerings, delivering both academic subjects and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. VET courses teach students practical skills and allow them to earn credits for both a VET qualification and a Senior Secondary Certificate, improving job prospects and enriching student learning.

For more information on our 9 colleges across Canberra visit our website.

About the role:

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

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated teaching and learning programs that align with the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies Curriculum (years 11 and 12 colleges). Teachers applying from interstate can use existing skills and experience as course and content knowledge is easily transferrable.
• Manage classrooms effectively, using well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom where every senior 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 senior 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 senior secondary students. Some subjects require teachers with additional qualifications, such as Cert III and Cert IV.
• 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.

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).