WA Public School Jobs - WA State Education Jobs. – East Perth WA
Salary: Teacher (School Education Act General Agreement)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: East Perth
Closing Date: 2026-12-25 4:30 PM
Attachments: advanced graduate program application pack 2026.pdf
Access a higher starting salary and other benefits by working in one of our regional schools. Recent graduates or Initial Teacher Education (ITE) students who completed their studies within six months of the closing date or are in their final semester of study at a Western Australian University can apply to the Advanced Graduate Program. High‐performing education students and graduates from WA universities can access a range of benefits when starting their teaching career in a regional public school through applying for and gaining Advanced Graduate Program status. These include higher pay levels, additional rent subsidies and permanency after completing 2 continuous years of services in one or more regional public schools, and are in addition to existing graduate teacher benefits. If your application for the program is successful, you will receive Advanced Graduate Program (AGP) status. The AGP status will identify you as a high-achieving graduate when applying for teaching jobs in the Department of Education and is valid for 12 months following graduation. For full details about the program, visit Advanced Graduate Program.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people through innovative lesson planning, creative classroom delivery and inspiring a passion for learning.
Benefits
* Attractive allowances in most country areas from $5,000 up to $13,730 a year
* Graduate teacher allowance of up to $2,000 a year in the first two years of teaching
* 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
* 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
* More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
* Subsidised or free accommodation where applicable
* Commence on a higher starting salary (AGP status)
* 1 additional funded return trip to Perth (or another location in WA) per year on top of the 2 already on offer to most regional employees
* Heavily subsidised Government Regional Officer's Housing in the second year of appointment where applicable
Qualifications & Eligibility
* Have completed initial teacher education studies at a WA university in the last 6 months, or be in your final semester of such study at a WA university
* Have performed to a very high standard in your most recent professional experience placementHave completed your university coursework to a high standard
* Be ready to work in a regional public school
Application Process
This role has regular intake windows. Applicants must submit written applications before the closing date of each intake to be considered.
* Assessment Dates: Open now and closes on Thursday, 2 April 2026. New, completed applications received by 4:30 pm Thursday, 2 April 2026 will be reviewed by the selection panel for each intake.
* Applicants must submit written application before the closing date of each intake for consideration.
Phase of Selection
* Stage One: Submit evidence of high academic achievement, details of two referees (one school-based supervisor), and a response to the question: \"In 500 words or less: Describe a time during one of your practicums when you used a behaviour management strategy to re‐engage your class. Outline the situation, the action you took, and the outcome.\"
* Stage Two: If competitive in Stage One, participate in a one-way video interview via the Vieple platform.
All applications must be submitted online via the Department of Education portal. NO bank or credit card details are requested. For further information, contact the Teach in WA team on 9264 4412 (option 2) or Staff Recruitment and Employment Services on (08) 9264 4444.
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