In-Demand School teacher Jobs in Canberra, Act

Classroom Teacher – Primary | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $91,396 - $129,106 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Classroom Teacher – Secondary | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $91,396 - $129,106 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Classroom Teacher – Primary: Temporary Positions | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary
Education —Canberra ACT
- $91,396 - $129,106 a year
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Teaching
ACT Policing - Constable Kenny Koala Handler (Casual)
Australian Federal Police (AFP) —Canberra ACT
- $52.61 - $61.85 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Time management
8d
Teaching Assistant
Trinity Christian School —Wanniassa ACT
- Part-time
- Education
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance program
2d
Montessori Trained Teacher (6-12 years old) Primary
Canberra Montessori School —Holder ACT
- $86,000 - $107,000 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
Enthusiastic & Inspiring Early Childhood and Primary Tutor/Assessor
Kip McGrath —Belconnen ACT
- Education
- Organisational skills
- Teaching
7d
Casual Classroom Teacher – Primary and Secondary | Casual
Education —Canberra ACT
- $451 - $558 a day
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Primary School Teacher
Trinity Christian School —Wanniassa ACT
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
13d
Executive Support Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Education —Canberra ACT
- $95,722 - $100,956 a year
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
2d
Specialist Teachers (Disability Education) – Primary and Secondary | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $108,619 - $129,106 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Teaching
Middle School Maths/Science Teacher
Burgmann Anglican School —Amaroo ACT
- Full-time
- Teaching
Quick Apply
Classroom Teacher – Secondary: Temporary Positions | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary
Education —Canberra ACT
- $91,396 - $129,106 a year
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Casual Instructor - Teach Kids Coding and Creativity
Code Camp Ltd —Belconnen ACT
- $23.14 - $33.86 an hour
- Weekend availability
- English
- Experience working with children
- No degree
- Paid training
13d
Children's Dance, Fitness & Entertainment Cover Instructor (Canberra)
Happy Feet Fitness —Canberra ACT
- $60 - $90 an hour
- Contract
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
Qualified Teacher - Holiday Camp Leadership Role
Code Camp Ltd —Canberra ACT
- $40 an hour
- Contract
- Education
- First Aid Certification
- Leadership
Swimming Instructor
The Canberra Southern Cross Club —Canberra ACT
- $17.15 - $38.05 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- Paid training
Quick Apply
Assistant Director, Teacher Workload Reform | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Education —Canberra ACT
- $127,597 - $136,873 a year
- Temporary
- Organisational skills
1d
Executive Teacher Science | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $145,938 - $149,107 a year
- Full-time
7d
Senior Secondary Teachers – Years 11 and 12 colleges | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $108,619 - $129,106 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Communication skills
- Teaching

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Classroom Teacher – Primary | Full-time Permanent

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Canberra ACT

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Permanent | Full-time
$91,396 - $129,106 a year

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Full Job Description

Closes: 09 October 2026

Classification: Classroom Teacher
Salary: $108,619 - $129,106 plus superannuation
Position No: Classroom Teacher – Primary
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 July 2026

Classroom Teacher – Primary: long term (12 months) and permanent positions.

Join our team of passionate teachers in ACT public schools and make a real difference in the lives of students. We are seeking qualified primary classroom teachers for long term (12 months) and permanent positions across Canberra.

What we can offer you:

Competitive pay: Enjoy some of the best teacher salaries and conditions in Australia. Starting at $91,396 for graduate teachers, with experienced teachers earning between $108,619 and $129,106.
Generous superannuation: 12.5%.
Relocation support: Up to $12K reimbursement for interstate and international teachers, plus extra for dependents.
Salary packaging: Options with full fringe benefits tax concessions.
Supportive environment: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Why join us?

Career growth: Benefit from the 3-year New Educator Support Program and leadership pathways to fast-track your career.
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. This program is implementing 10 proven teaching strategies – including explicit literacy and numeracy instruction – and a standard assessment schedule from kindergarten to year 10, keeping wellbeing and learning outcomes at the centre of every student’s journey.

More information can be found on the ACT Education Directorate website.

About the role:

As a primary teacher in an ACT public school, you will:

Inspire and teach students from kindergarten to year 6 using the Australian Curriculum (V9.0).
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.
Contribute to whole-school initiatives and contribute to and foster a positive school culture.

What we’re looking for:

Primary expertise: Strong curriculum knowledge and a proven focus on effective literacy and numeracy pedagogies.
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.

View our Current 12-Month and Permanent Vacancies*

Vacancies are updated regularly.

How to apply:

Apply via our job portal with:

Your resume/CV detailing your experience and teaching qualifications.
A statement (maximum 3 pages) showing how your experience fits with the 7 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership’s (AITSL) teacher standards.
Your academic transcripts (preferably certified).
Evidence of your current teacher registration or, if you are still studying, evidence of enrolment in an accredited initial teacher education course.
Contact details for two teaching referees.

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).

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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school teacher jobs in canberra, act

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Executive Support Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

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