Pre-Service Teacher Program in Canberra

Kickstart your teaching career with our graduate teacher employment pathway, earning a competitive starting public-school salary of $82,796. This program is designed for passionate and aspiring fourth year undergraduate and second year masters students to secure their future as new educators before graduation.

The ACT Education Directorate seeks applicants for the Pre-service Teacher Program, which offers an employment-based pathway for students completing an initial teacher education (ITE) course. You will receive pay and conditions that are among the nation’s leading public school teacher salary packages while gaining invaluable experience in an ACT public school.

Benefits include:

• A pathway to permanent employment that allows you to learn and earn while finishing your teacher education course.
• Career growth through the 3-year New Educator Support Program, which includes reduced face-to-face teaching hours for the first three years and additional 'New Educator Days’ annually for professional learning.
• Work-life balance with short commutes – all 93 schools are within a 30-minute drive.

Pre-service teachers from the following universities can commence teaching on a Restricted Permit to Teach once minimum course requirements have been satisfied:

• Australian Catholic University
• Charles Darwin University
• University of Canberra
• University of New England

All pre-service teachers from Australian universities can commence teaching on an Unrestricted Permit to Teach once course requirements are met.

About the role:

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

• Inspire and teach students ranging from early childhood to year 12.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team focused on student wellbeing and achieving learning outcomes.
• Apply developing teaching strategies and curriculum knowledge to drive improved student outcomes.
• Bring well-developed classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage and motivate students.
• Support students’ diverse needs, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels valued.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and foster relationships with students, colleagues, and the wider school community.

What we’re looking for:

• Combined early childhood and primary, or secondary teaching expertise with a focus on effective literacy and numeracy pedagogies.
• Evidence of working towards completing an Initial Teacher Education qualification.
• A genuine desire to see students thrive and succeed in a supportive environment.

Eligibility requirements:

• Be in your fourth year of an undergraduate OR second year masters of an approved Initial Teacher Education course.
• Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid student visa.

Conditions of offer:

Suitable candidates will need to meet the following conditions prior to commencing employment:

• Applications from graduate teachers are welcomed all year round.
• The ACT Education Directorate is committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive workplace.
• All offers of employment are made under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and are contingent upon satisfying relevant pre-employment checks.
• All new ACTPS employees must complete pre-employment checks and hold Mandatory Registration to Teach in the ACT.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, believing that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, better life outcomes are achieved.