Teaching career events

Teacher Flying Squad - Live chat

Join us for a live chat and learn how you can join our team. We are seeking eligible and qualified teachers available during the 2023 school year. As a member of the Teacher Flying Squad, you will have the chance to fill short-term teaching vacancies in various schools. Appointments typically last between 4 and 10 weeks, allowing you to broaden your teaching experience in different environments.

Teach in WA public schools – Live chat

Whether you're a pre-service teacher completing your studies or someone considering a new career path in WA public schools, we invite you to join us. We will connect you with experienced WA educators and principals to discuss their current teaching vacancies. You'll also have the chance to hear about the various programs and support we offer to our teachers.

Teach in WA public schools – Live chat for interstate teachers

If you are a qualified teacher considering a move to Western Australia, join us to learn about exciting opportunities available to you in public education. As a teacher in a WA public school, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every child has access to education. You will also have access to a range of professional and personal benefits, including opportunities to work with students in over 800 locations across WA.

Register for our Teach in Western Australia public schools live chat for interstate teachers on Wednesday 14 June 2023, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Graduate teacher opportunities in WA public schools – Live chat

If you are a pre-service or graduate teacher ready to make a successful start to your teaching journey, join our live chat to learn about the exciting opportunities available to you in public education.

Our chat will include information about our graduate teacher induction program which provides targeted support, coaching, and professional learning modules to help you kickstart your teaching career. You'll also receive a school induction, a start-up allowance, and extra classroom release time for learning.

We will also let you know about the Graduate Teacher Pool and other exciting graduate employment opportunities. Our experts will guide you through the application process and offer valuable hints and tips to help you stand out from the crowd.

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.

Merrilee is an experienced facilitator of written application workshops for teachers and joins us online to share her top 10 tips.

Register for an upcoming session:
A principal’s top 10 tips for writing your best teaching job application - Wednesday 28 June 2023 from 4 pm to 5 pm
A principal’s top 10 tips for writing your best teaching job application - Wednesday 20 September 2023 from 4 pm to 5 pm.

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 land the perfect position. Learn how to impress potential employers and apply with confidence for job opportunities across WA.

Register for our live chat on how to apply for a teaching job in a public school, on Wednesday 7 June from 4 pm to 4:30 pm. 

Remote teaching service information session

Join us for our online information session about teaching in a remote public school. You will find out about allowances, housing and relocation assistance for remote teachers. There will be a question-and-answer section with a panel of experts. You will get to chat with:

• a current principal of a remote public school
• staff in our Teach in WA and Aboriginal Education Teaching and Learning teams.

We will also guide you through the application process.

Explore the unique opportunities of working and living in our remote communities. Register for an upcoming session to secure your spot:

• Wednesday 2 August 2023 from 4 pm to 5 pm
• Wednesday 4 October 2023 from 4 pm to 5 pm.

Remote Connection Program - Live chat

The Remote Connection Program offers committed teachers and school leaders the opportunity to spend a week working and living in a remote community.  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

Register your interest for future events and we will let you know when we announce more dates.

Connect with us at Edith Cowan University (ECU)

We are proud to be the largest employer in the state and we can’t wait to support you as you begin your teaching career in public education.

Come and connect with helpful consultants at all 3 ECU campuses and enjoy a coffee on us! Come and chat to us about a career in public education, get personalised advice or ask for help with your application.

Session dates for 2023

Semester 2 dates include:

• Tuesday 1 August at Mount Lawley from 10 am to 12 pm
• Tuesday 1 August at Joondalup from 1 pm to 3 pm
• Tuesday 12 September at Mount Lawley from 10 am to 12 pm
• Tuesday 12 September at Joondalup from 1 pm to 3 pm
• Thursday 14 September at Bunbury from 10 am to 12 pm.

Drop-in locations

Drop-in locations are located at:

• Joondalup campus, in the building 8 foyer or between buildings 7 & 8 (weather permitting)
• Mount Lawley campus, in the building 17 foyer
• Bunbury campus, in the building 5 foyer.

Perth career expos

Visit our Teach in WA team along with other government departments, universities, TAFEs, training providers and employers to learn more about career choices for yourself or others. These expos are a great opportunity to have a chat and ask any questions you may have about working in public education.

Careers Expo 2023 
Thursday 18 May to Sunday 21 May 2023
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo 2023
Thursday 27 July to Saturday 29 July 2023
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Teacher virtual career fair

Join us at our virtual teacher career fair to learn about finding a teaching opportunity in a Western Australian public school. Move between our breakout rooms as you hear:

• the experiences of one of our graduate teachers
• from school leaders about working at their school and what they are looking for when hiring teachers
• expert guests sharing their knowledge of our many different and exciting programs and initiatives
• a recruitment expert on how to apply for a teaching job.

Our full schedule will be released closer to the event day. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register your interest for future events and we will let you know when more dates are announced.

Leap program information session

Our Leap program gives both new and existing teachers opportunities to gain further qualifications to teach in additional specialist areas or move into a new area of teaching.

Through Department-funded training and support, you will be able to expand your teaching skills and knowledge, positioning yourself to take advantage of the exciting opportunities in our schools.

Register for our live chat on 2 May 2023 from 4 pm to 5 pm.

Entry and Orientation program

The Entry and Orientation program is a 2-day program designed to support teachers commencing with the Department of Education after returning from long leave, interstate or overseas positions.

Participants will develop an understanding of current best practice in Western Australian public schools.  

To find out more about the Entry and Orientation program and when future dates will be announced, email us at eoprogram@education.wa.edu.au.