Teaching - Primary (Education & Training)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Competitive public school pay and conditions.Incremental salary progression, starting from $86,253 for new educatorsand $102,969 to $121,077 for experienced educators, rewarding you for your expertise and dedication to teaching.Up to $12K relocation reimbursement is offered for interstate/international teachers.The ACT Education Directorate seeks passionate and qualified educators for Primary Teacher roles across a range of schools in permanent or contract positions. We believe in the life changing impact of education. We are guided by the Future of Education Strategy , where our students are central to everything we do. The growing ACT public education system educates more than 51,000 students across 91 public schools, from early childhood to college.
All ACT public schools teach the Australian Curriculum (V9.0) from kindergarten to year 10. The Strong Foundations initiative strengthens our approach to literacy and numeracy for better student outcomes and workloads for teachers and school leaders.
In ACT public schools, you can use your expertise as a classroom teacher in our preschool to year 6 primary schools or expand your career in larger preschool to year 10 schools to teach in a middle-school classroom setting.
For more information about our public schools or working at the ACT Education Directorate, visit the website .
About you: You have relevant and recognised tertiary qualifications. Have a passion for teaching and education and support a student-centred approach to learning. Have generalist teaching expertise and the ability to teach across a broad age and ability range.Demonstrate knowledge and successful application of the Australian Curriculum..Have positive classroom management skills and the ability to communicate effectively.Proven experience establishing and fostering relationships with students, staff and parents/carers.Are committed to supporting the wellbeing of students.We offer: Competitive teacher salary packages that rank among the nation's best public school pay and conditions and a better classification structure that supports school leaders, new educators, and experienced teachers. Opportunities for experienced educators to progress their careers and move schools without needing to relocate, as our 91 schools are all within a 30-minute drive from wherever you live in Canberra. An Enterprise Agreement that prioritises teacher wellbeing and better workloads for teachers and school leaders.Four staff development days a year (student-free) at the beginning of each term.The right to disconnect outside work hours and enjoy a better work/life balance.Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities. Joining the ACT Education Directorate is not just a teaching position for now; it's a choice for your future. You'll receive benefits and entitlements that make us an employer of choice for teachers.
Eligibility requirements for employment To be eligible to be employed as a teacher in an ACT public school, you must have:
Education qualifications – An approved four-year full-time tertiary education qualification. Applicants with qualifications gained outside of Australia should complete a skills assessment by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) to confirm qualification requirements and English language proficiency to teach in Australian schools. Detailed information is available from the AITSL website . Teacher registration – A valid approval to teach with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI). If you do not hold a teacher registration with the ACT TQI, we suggest starting your application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity. Teachers holding registration in another Australian state or territory or New Zealand are eligible for mutual recognition.Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration – A valid ACT WWVP. If you don't, we suggest starting your application process at the same time.Approved working status – Be an Australian citizen and/or be permanent resident and/or hold a valid working visa. Business sponsorship is available and assessed on an individual basis. Email to find out more.How to apply Apply via our job portal here , noting you will need to provide:
Your resume/CV outlining your teaching experience and qualifications to teach.Evidence of your teacher registration or, if currently studying, evidence of your enrolment in an accredited initial teacher education course. The ACT Public Service is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. All offers of employment are made under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and 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). The Directorate identifies education priorities and the development of strategies, policies and planning for improved learning outcomes through the 87 ACT Government schools. The Directorate also registers non government schools.
The Taskforce was established to examine how to improve assessment and support for children and young people in ACT public schools with learning difficulties. Key issues considered included students experiencing language disorders, comprehension and processing disorders, dyslexia-related issues and significant difficulties in general numeracy and literacy.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
The Directorate identifies education priorities and the development of strategies, policies and planning for improved learning outcomes through the 87 ACT Government schools. The Directorate also registers non government schools.
The Taskforce was established to examine how to improve assessment and support for children and young people in ACT public schools with learning difficulties. Key issues considered included students experiencing language disorders, comprehension and processing disorders, dyslexia-related issues and significant difficulties in general numeracy and literacy.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
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