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Students at WA’s education support centres have swapped schoolbooks for stacking shelves and scanning items as part of a supermarket learning program for those with special education needs.

Our Western Australian College of Agriculture offers modern education, training programs and residential facilities for young people in Years 10, 11 and 12.

Inkabee is an 11-year-old on a mission to inspire people.

The Japanese and Venezuelan soccer teams will be seeing double when Perth twins take to the pitch for a World Cup warm-up tournament.

Students from Melville Senior High School now have a clearer flight path into a career in aviation thanks to a new partnership with Qantas and Flight Training Adelaide.

The new Better and Fairer Schools Agreement will deliver funding and reforms to help improve education outcomes for all students.

West Australian school students with aspirations to become the next generation of medical professionals had the rare and inspiring opportunity this week to hear from the 2024 Australians of the Year.

The AFL footy finals start this Thursday night, but a Pinjarra high school teacher is already celebrating victory, with a chance for more to come.

A network of schools located in the Pilbara celebrated its dedicated educators and staff at the annual Karratha Education Network Excellence (KENEx) Awards.

Use these resources to promote VacSwim programs at venues and to community groups.

For many young people, choosing the right career pathway requires a lot of consideration and exploration.

Geraldton Schools Combined Band can put Sydney Opera House on their performance resume after showcasing their exceptional talent at the Australian International Music Festival in Sydney.

You will be asked to provide your child’s health information to help the school meet your child’s health needs.

Since 2008, the WA Education Awards has been a highlight of the education calendar.

Condingup Primary School is one of dozens of schools across Western Australia that are benefiting from a generous $113,000 in grants aimed at encouraging waste management initiatives.

More than 130 schools will participate in Scitech’s first virtual excursions during this year’s National Science Week to celebrate and learn about this year’s theme: Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability.

Ashdale Secondary College already offers a terrific science-based specialist program through its STEM Institute.

We all have a right to feel safe and be safe at school.

When Nate, Nazeem, Florence, and Charlee were announced as this year’s Little Telethon Stars, they couldn’t contain their excitement and cheer.

A former Mount Lawley Senior High School performing arts student has landed a role in a major Hollywood movie starring multi award-winning actor Mark Wahlberg.

Students from a Waikiki school have taken out a prize for their research project designed to boost the local population of little penguins.

A non-government school can be registered for periods of between one and five years, after which the school must have its registration renewed.

Governing bodies and registered schools responsibilities.

Children who show an aptitude for music may be offered a place in the instrumental music program.

Jay Peckitt has been announced as the new Director General for the Department of Education.

Rockingham Senior High School sets the standard for community engagement with its Try-A-Thon named the most successful Telethon community fundraiser ever.

Students past and present from one of Perth’s oldest primary schools have come together to celebrate a milestone birthday.

A Perth educator has been awarded an inaugural scholarship to study a Master of Education Leadership overseas.

Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre students have been awarded the Alcoa Primary School Award at the Castaways Sculpture Awards which celebrates art created from trash.

An independent report to investigate the major drivers of excessive teacher and leader workload in Western Australian public schools and make actionable recommendations about how they could be mitigated by school and departmental leaders. Published in November 2023, the report was commissioned by the Department and undertaken by Viviane Robinson, Viviane Robinson Consulting and Peter Hamilton, Hamilton Associates.

This report outlined the results of the 2022 WA healthy food and drink school principal survey, and also includes recommendations.

Three Western Australian schools held their inaugural School Open Streets events, closing off local streets to traffic for a day of fun community activities.

An Indonesian language teacher who educates isolated students across the state has taken out a top award.

The latest cohort of exceptional students have been selected to join the Western Australia Student Council.

The Paris Olympic Games have come and gone, but the performances of former public school students are still being celebrated across Western Australia.

Registered non-government schools that operate on a not-for-profit basis may qualify for financial assistance.

Three Year 6 students from Harrisdale Primary School are making waves with an innovative podcast.

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Final year pre-service teachers can teach in public schools across WA with our Casual Teacher and Pre-Service Teacher Fixed Term pools.

WA students are invited to design mission patches that will feature on astronaut suits.

Two aspiring health professionals have been named the highest-achieving Aboriginal graduates of 2024, taking out a prestigious prize.

Our education and classroom support roles include opportunities to work directly with students and to provide whole-of-classroom support.

Find out about the Graduate Program and how you can gain valuable skills and experience working across different areas of our business.

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School administration roles are busy, dynamic and varied. In addition to these positions, we have roles that focus on supporting school systems, such as the library and information communication technology systems.

Whether you’re in front of a class of kids or providing support from one of our offices, keeping physically and mentally healthy is just as important for our staff as it is for our students.

Our network of specialised staff supports our schools and sites across the state. Whether finance is your area of expertise, communications is your passion or curriculum is your strong point, we have a career to suit you!

If you are interested in teaching or thinking of a career change, find all the information you need to start your journey to teach in WA.

Find out about the wide range of careers available to you in public education. Browse some of the roles in our schools and colleges or focus on a central or regional services role to provide system level support.

You can inspire a passion for learning in children and young people in a range of interesting and diverse educational settings.

As a psychology student completing your placement with us in a regional school, you can access funding to help with placement costs!

Education is open for learning. We have job opportunities across a variety of roles in metropolitan and regional WA.

An inspiring principal who is deeply respected for her compassion and innovative approaches has been named a finalist for the Department’s 2025 Women of Achievement Award.

Find out about our teaching jobs that are in high demand, including specialist areas.

To teach in Western Australia you must have a recognised tertiary teaching degree, or equivalent recognised teaching qualifications.

A passionate educator dedicated to fostering literacy education and inclusion has been named a finalist for the Department of Education’s Women of Achievement Award.

Five outstanding female employees have been recognised for their significant contribution to public education in Western Australia.

Students at Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre are getting a hands-on learning experience at their new Mini Woolies.

A new STEM room equipped with advanced technology is benefitting students at Broome Senior High School

Perth Modern School student, Chelsea Wu created history recently when she competed at the 2025 World Table Tennis Youth Contender Championships in the Philippines.

Use our 'Find a school' tool to search for your local public school by name or suburb. The tool will provide contact information as well as some brief background information about the school.

After almost three decades away, Cowaramup Primary School Year 5 and 6 students have donned their wet suits and caught some waves in a welcomed return to surfing competition.

A cycling enthusiast from the Department of Education, who has been a driving force in helping to raise funds and awareness for youth mental health, recently completed a 700km charity ride from Albany to Perth.

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We want every child in Western Australia to succeed, whatever their ability, wherever they live, whatever their background.

Jaxon Liebeck, a 2016 graduate from Manjimup Senior High School, returned to the classroom where it all began, to share his experience as flight director for Firefly Aerospace's recent commercial lunar landing.

A West Australian schoolgirl is the fastest female in Australia in her age group.

A passionate educator, and mother of three, who has embraced the power of yoga, is encouraging students and parents to join community sessions to help improve physical health, wellbeing and focus.

Leeming Senior High School science teacher Jackson Stubberfield is preparing to represent Australia at the World Powerlifting Championship after an impressive win at the national level earlier this year.