Teaching career events
Teaching career events
Join us for our free online events and discover why working in public education is an exciting and rewarding career.
We are proud to be the largest employer in WA, and with over 800 public schools across the state, there are many exciting and rewarding career options.
Our free live chats and information sessions have been developed for pre-service, graduate and experienced teachers wanting to learn more about teaching in a public school.
Events are now being held online allowing you to take part from a location that suits you, including on the go via mobile devices. Check out all of our teaching career events in the Teach in WA - Live chats events collection.
Register your interest for future events and we will let you know when we announce more dates.
Apply for a teaching job
A principal’s top 10 tips for writing your best teaching job application
Merrilee Wright has over 10 years of experience in school leadership roles – so you can only imagine how many teaching job applications she has read!
A former Public School Review Director and current principal, and recognised as one of our Principal Fellows for her outstanding school leadership, Merrilee provides invaluable insight into some simple yet important things you can do to increase your chances of landing your dream teaching job.
Register for the next session on Tuesday 8 October 2024 from 4 pm to 5 pm AWST.
How to apply for a teaching job in a public school - Live chat
Join us for an interactive webinar where we'll reveal our tips for finding a teaching job in our schools. Our expert team is here to help you increase your visibility and land that perfect position. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn how to apply for teaching positions with us!
Career support
Leap program – Live chat
Calling all teachers! Join us to learn how you can gain further qualifications to teach in additional specialist areas or move into a new teaching area.
Find out how you can access Department-funded training and support to expand your teaching skills and knowledge and take advantage of exciting opportunities in our schools.
Register for the Leap program live chat on Wednesday 2 October 2024 from 4 pm to 5 pm (AWST).
Remote teaching
Remote Connection Program - Live chat
The Remote Connection Program offers teachers who are currently employed with us the opportunity for a 2-week placement to experience classroom teaching while living in a remote community first-hand. It’s a great way to find out if a career in a remote school is for you. Our live chat will take you through how to apply and give you the opportunity to talk with our team and ask questions about the program. You will also hear from a teacher who has completed the program and a current remote principal who wants you to join their school and community.
Entry and Orientation program for returning teachers
The Entry and Orientation program is a 2-day program designed to support teachers starting with the Department of Education after returning from long leave, interstate or overseas positions.
Participants will develop an understanding of current best practices in Western Australian public schools.
The program is on 3 and 4 October 2024, from 8:30 am to 4 pm. To find out how to register, email eoprogram@education.wa.edu.au.
Contact our Teach in WA team
Contact our Teach in WA team
Speak to someone from our team and discover the amazing opportunities for you in public education. Call us on (08) 9264 4412 (option 2) or email TeachinWA@education.wa.edu.au