Description:
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Competitive public school pay and conditions that rank among Australia’s best.
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Incremental salary progression, starting from $88,615 for new educatorsandfrom $105,498 to $125,582 for experienced educators, rewarding you for your expertise and dedication to teaching.
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Up to $12K relocation reimbursement for interstate/international teachers.
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The ACT Education Directorate seeks passionate and qualified Inclusive and Disability educators for Primary and Secondary roles across a range of local and specialist schools.
We believe in the life changing impact of education. We are guided by the Future of Education Strategy, where our students are central to everything we do. The growing ACT public education system educates more than 51,000 students across 92 public schools, from early childhood to college.
This year theACT Government launched Inclusive Education: A Disability Inclusion Strategy for ACT Public Schools 2024-2034. The strategy aims to deliver greater inclusion for students with disability across all ACT public schools by making sure schools have the support they need to meet the needs of all learners.
ACT public school settings
In ACT public schools, you can use your expertise to teach across both primary and secondary settings. We have permanent and contract positions across all our schools from preschool to year 6 primary schools, year 7-10 high schools, larger preschool to year 10 schools, in colleges teaching years 11 and 12.
All students with disability and diverse learning needs are welcome to attend their local school, where they will be supported with reasonable adjustments. ACT public schools have access to the Education Directorate’s Allied Health Service, School Psychology Service and evidence-based professional learning.
The ACT public education system also includes four specialist schools for students with moderate, severe or profound intellectual disability: Cranleigh (Preschool to year 6) and Black Mountain School (years 7-12) on Canberra’s northside and Malkara (preschool to year 6) and The Woden School (years 7-12) on the southside.
For more information about our public schools and working for the ACT Education Directorate visit the website.
About you:
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You have relevant and recognised tertiary qualifications.
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Have a passion for teaching and education and support a student-centred approach to learning.
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Have inclusive and disability expertise and the ability to teach across a broad age and ability range.
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Can demonstrate knowledge and successful application of the Australian Curriculum and/or The Early Years Learning Framework and/or Abilities Based Learning & Education Support (ABLES).
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Have positive classroom management skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
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Proven experience establishing and fostering relationships with students, staff and parents/carers.
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Are committed to supporting the wellbeing of students.
We offer:
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Competitive teacher salary packages that rank among the nation’s best public school pay and conditions and a better classification structure that supports school leaders, new educators, and experienced teachers.
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A three-year New Educator Support Program helps transition new educators from a graduate to a proficient teacher.
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Opportunities for experienced educators to progress their careers and move schools without needing to relocate , as our 92 schools are all within a 30-minute drive from wherever you live in Canberra.
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An Enterprise Agreement that prioritises teacher wellbeing and better workloads for teachers and school leaders.
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Four staff development days a year (student-free) at the beginning of each term.
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Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities .
Joining the ACT Education Directorate is not just a teaching position for now; it’s a choice for your future. You’ll receive benefits and entitlements that make us an employer of choice for teachers.
Eligibility requirements for employment
To be eligible to be employed as a teacher in an ACT public school, you must:
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Education qualifications – Have an approved four-year full-time tertiary education qualification. Applicants with qualifications gained outside of Australia should complete a skills assessment by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) to confirm qualification requirements and English language proficiency to teach in Australian schools. Detailed information is available from the AITSL website.
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Teacher registration – Hold a valid approval to teach with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI). If you do not hold a teacher registration with the ACT TQI, we suggest starting your application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity. Teachers holding registration in another Australian state or territory or New Zealand are eligible for mutual recognition.
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Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration – Have a valid ACT WWVP. If you don’t, we suggest starting your application process at the same time.
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Approved working status – Be an Australian citizen and/or be permanent resident and/or hold a valid working visa. Business sponsorship is available and assessed on an individual basis. Email ***************@act.gov.au to find out more.
How to apply
Apply via our job portal here, noting you will need to provide:
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A statement (maximum three pages) outlining how your practical experience aligns with the seven AITSL Standards (Australian Professional Standards for Teachers). To assist you, refer to the Applicant Pack.
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Your resume/CV outlining your teaching experience and qualifications to teach.
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Evidence of your teacher registration or, if currently studying, evidence of your enrolment in an accredited initial teacher education course.
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Two completed teaching referee reports , one being from a current or previous manager/supervisor.
We welcome teacher applications all year round. Please email us at ***************@act.gov.auto find out about the many opportunities with our ACT public schools.
The ACT Public Service is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.
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).