In-Demand Teacher Jobs in Australian Capital Territory

Classroom Teacher – Secondary | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $91,396 - $129,106 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Classroom Teacher – Primary | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $91,396 - $129,106 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Teaching
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
Team Leader (Early Childhood Teacher)
Baringa Early Learning Centre —Spence ACT
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
1d
Casual Classroom Teacher – Primary and Secondary | Casual
Education —Canberra ACT
- $451 - $558 a day
- Full-time
- 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
Early Childhood Teacher
Affinity Education Group —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
Middle School Maths/Science Teacher
Burgmann Anglican School —Amaroo ACT
- Full-time
- Teaching
Quick Apply
Swim Teacher- ACT
Rainbow Club Australia Limited —Bruce ACT
- $37.32 - $41.64 an hour
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Quick Apply
Experienced Lead Educator, Dip Qualified
Stella Bella Children's Centre —Fyshwick ACT
- $76,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
14d
Classroom Teacher – Secondary: Temporary Positions | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary
Education —Canberra ACT
- $91,396 - $129,106 a year
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Education - Early Childhood Teacher
Uniting —Chisholm ACT
- $37.67 - $55.96 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
3d
Specialist Teachers (Disability Education) – Primary and Secondary | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $108,619 - $129,106 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Teaching
Primary School Teacher
Trinity Christian School —Wanniassa ACT
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
8d
Qualified Teacher - Holiday Camp Leadership Role
Code Camp Ltd —Canberra ACT
- $40 an hour
- Public holidays
- Education
- First Aid Certification
- Leadership
Executive Teacher - Preschool and Kindergarten, Bonython Primary School | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $145,938 - $149,107 a year
- Full-time
14d
Executive Teacher Science | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $145,938 - $149,107 a year
- Full-time
1d
Education - Early Childhood Teacher
Uniting NSW.ACT —Chisholm ACT
- $37.67 - $55.96 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Teaching
- Employee assistance program
3d
Group Fitness Instructors (Reformer Teachers) - Canberra
Viva Leisure Group —Canberra ACT
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Gym membership
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 – Secondary | 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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Closes: 09 October 2026

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

Classroom Teacher – Secondary: 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.

Secondary teaching specialisations include:

Design and Technology
Disability Education
English
Humanities and Social Sciences
Information Technology
Languages
Mathematics
Physical Education, Health and Outdoor Education
Science
Visual and Performing Arts.

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.

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

About the role:

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

Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated teaching and learning programs (years 7-12) that align with the Australian Curriculum (V9.0) and the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies Curriculum (years 11 and 12 colleges).
Manage classrooms effectively, using well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom where every student feels valued and motivated to learn.
Build respectful, positive relationships with students, colleagues, families, and the wider school community.
Contribute to whole-school initiatives and collaborate within a professional, student-focused team.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of how secondary students learn and use feedback and assessment to guide progress.
Engage in ongoing professional learning to develop your teaching practice and enhance student achievement.

What we’re looking for:

Secondary subject expertise: Strong curriculum knowledge and a demonstrated approach to enhancing student outcomes.
Qualifications and experience: A recognised tertiary teaching qualification and experience working with secondary students.
Passion for teaching: A genuine desire to see students thrive and succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment.

View our Current 12-Month and Permanent Vacancies*

Vacancies are updated regularly.

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 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.
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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