Job Description
Closes: 31 December 2026
Classification: Classroom Teacher
Position No: Casual Classroom Teacher – Primary and Secondary
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 January 2026
Casual Classroom Teacher – Primary and Secondary
Join our team of passionate educators in ACT public schools and make a real difference in the lives of students.
We are seeking qualified casual teachers across primary (kindergarten to year 6) and secondary (years 7-10) and college (years 11-12) settings in Canberra. These appointments play a valuable role in complementing our permanent teaching workforce.
If you are interested in a causal teaching role, we encourage you to apply so your details are added to our casual employment register. Please note the casual employment register is not a vacancy, and inclusion on the register does not guarantee any offer of employment will be made.
What we can offer you:
Competitive pay: Enjoy some of the best teacher salaries and conditions in Australia. Daily salary range between $451 and $558 dependent on classroom experience.
Generous superannuation: 12.5%.
Supportive environment: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Why join us?
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.
More information can be found on the ACT Education Directorate website.
About the role:
As a casual teacher in an ACT public school, you will:
Inspire and teach students from kindergarten to year 10 using the Australian Curriculum (V9.0) and the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies Curriculum (years 11 and 12 colleges).
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.
Assist whole-school initiatives and contribute to and foster a positive school culture.
What we’re looking for:
Primary or secondary expertise: Strong curriculum knowledge and a demonstrated approach to enhancing student outcomes.
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.
How to apply:
Apply via our job portal with:
Your resume/CV detailing your experience and teaching qualifications.
A statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the Casual Teacher Section Criteria .
Academic Transcripts (preferably certified).
Evidence of your teacher registration or, if currently studying, evidence of your enrolment in an accredited initial teacher education course.
At least one completed referee report, but two are preferable, one from your current or most recent supervisor.
For more information on applying for an ACT public school teaching role, visit the website.
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 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).
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Career interest categories:
Education, Teaching and Training
Classification: Classroom Teacher
Position No: Casual Classroom Teacher – Primary and Secondary
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 January 2026
Casual Classroom Teacher – Primary and Secondary
Join our team of passionate educators in ACT public schools and make a real difference in the lives of students.
We are seeking qualified casual teachers across primary (kindergarten to year 6) and secondary (years 7-10) and college (years 11-12) settings in Canberra. These appointments play a valuable role in complementing our permanent teaching workforce.
If you are interested in a causal teaching role, we encourage you to apply so your details are added to our casual employment register. Please note the casual employment register is not a vacancy, and inclusion on the register does not guarantee any offer of employment will be made.
What we can offer you:
Competitive pay: Enjoy some of the best teacher salaries and conditions in Australia. Daily salary range between $451 and $558 dependent on classroom experience.
Generous superannuation: 12.5%.
Supportive environment: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Why join us?
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.
More information can be found on the ACT Education Directorate website.
About the role:
As a casual teacher in an ACT public school, you will:
Inspire and teach students from kindergarten to year 10 using the Australian Curriculum (V9.0) and the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies Curriculum (years 11 and 12 colleges).
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.
Assist whole-school initiatives and contribute to and foster a positive school culture.
What we’re looking for:
Primary or secondary expertise: Strong curriculum knowledge and a demonstrated approach to enhancing student outcomes.
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.
How to apply:
Apply via our job portal with:
Your resume/CV detailing your experience and teaching qualifications.
A statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the Casual Teacher Section Criteria .
Academic Transcripts (preferably certified).
Evidence of your teacher registration or, if currently studying, evidence of your enrolment in an accredited initial teacher education course.
At least one completed referee report, but two are preferable, one from your current or most recent supervisor.
For more information on applying for an ACT public school teaching role, visit the website.
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 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).
#LI-DNI
Career interest categories:
Education, Teaching and Training
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
