Thank you for your interest in lodging an application for a Classroom Teacher role with the ACT Education Directorate to work in ACT public schools.
Please read the information below before clicking continue.
The ACT Public Service is committed to applying the principles of merit-based selection, equity and diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment processes. Further details on how we hire can be found here: www.jobs.act.gov.au/how-we-hire.
Important information
Mandatory fields: Fields marked with * are mandatory to complete. Personal information is collected on behalf of ACTPS agencies. Information collected will only be used for the purposes for which you gave it and will not be disclosed to other persons or organisations without your prior consent unless required by law.
Completing this form: You will be asked to complete several pre-screening questions so your eligibility can be assessed. You will need to provide:
- Your resume/CV.
- Evidence of your teacher registration or, if currently studying, evidence of your enrolment in an accredited initial teacher education course.
- Copies of your final transcripts or additional qualifications (if completed).
For permanent and temporary classroom teacher applicants:
- A maximum three-page statement outlining how your practical experience aligns with the seven Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Standards (Australian Professional Standards for Teachers). To assist you, refer to the Applicant Pack.
- If you are an international teacher applicant, evidence of your AITSL Skills Assessment and/or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Assessment.
- Must provide the details of two teaching referees from the past 5 years. At least one referee must be a current or former supervisor.
Note: If you are graduating Pre-service teacher and have not yet received your final academic transcript, please apply for the Pre-service Teacher Pathway Program.
For casual classroom teacher applicants:
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A statement, up to two pages, addressing the Casual Teacher Selection Criteria.
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A minimum of one completed referee report however two is preferable, one from your current or most recent supervisor.*
*Referee reports are not required to be completed by teaching-specific employers and can be provided by employers from non-educational industries.
For Pre-service Teacher Program applicants:
- A statement, up to 2 pages, outlining how your practicum experience strives to meet the seven AITSL Standards (Australian Professional Standards for Teachers). To assist you, refer to the Applicant Pack.
- Two assessment reports from your most recent practicum placements.
These documents are now available on the Apply to Teach page in the How To Apply to section
Multiple files can be uploaded but must not exceed 10MB per file. Documents uploaded must be in PDF (.pdf) or Microsoft Word formats (.docx, .doc or .rtf). This application form can be saved to draft and completed later by clicking the Save and Close button. You will receive a unique reference code for re-accessing.
For permanent ACT Education Directorate teachers: The mechanism to transfer for permanent Classroom Teachers is the Annual Classroom Teacher Transfer Round. Find out more by accessing the Education Staff Service Portal.
For Casual ACT Education Directorate teachers: Selection may be based on application and referee report only.
Submit: To lodge your application, click Submit within the Declaration tab. You will receive a confirmation email with a unique reference number and a copy of your application once it is successfully lodged.
If you have any technical issues or queries about completing this form please contact EDUTeacherRecruitment@act.gov.au.