Teacher Flying Squad – Short‐Term Appointment Pool 2026‐2027
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Who are we looking for?
Are you an enthusiastic, resilient, flexible, and adventurous educator looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a range of schools across rural, remote, and regional Western Australia?
Advertised Vacancy Number
DOE1003351
Short-term appointments
We are seeking applications from eligible, qualified early childhood, primary and secondary teachers available during the 2026 school year. Short‐term appointments for the 2026 school year will be made from as early as 20 November 2025.
As a member of our Flying Squad of skilled teachers, you will interact with students across diverse social, physical, and educational settings and experience work in diverse classroom settings where each appointment is different. You will also receive free accommodation, travel to and from appointments and other incentives and allowances.
During 2026, you may also be entitled to receive an additional pro‐rata Attraction and Retention Incentive (ARI) payment on top of your other allowances if appointed to an ARI school for a maximum of 10 weeks.
How does the teacher flying squad pool work?
The Teacher Flying Squad is a Department of Education service dedicated to our rural and remote public schools in regional WA and isolated areas to provide short‐term teacher relief services.
* Appointments are initially made for 5‐10 weeks, on occasion there may be a requirement for flying squad support for a shorter period of 1‐4 weeks.
* You receive free accommodation and travel to and from the location of any appointment.
* Due to the nature of the short‐term accommodation provided, it is extremely unlikely that pets can travel alongside you.
Is this right for me?
Our Flying Squad teachers have success where they can quickly and readily develop positive relationships with students, have strong curriculum knowledge, and use effective classroom management strategies. Your approach will be flexible and adaptive, with a practical mindset; someone who can "think on their feet." You must also be willing, and able, to travel on short notice and be able to adapt quickly to living in different towns and communities, and to interact positively in communities that are different from urban settings.
Interstate teachers are also eligible to apply for the Teacher Flying Squad.
* In addition to the salary and allowances you receive, you will also have travel, meals and accommodation costs covered or reimbursed.
* There's no obligation to accept positions, giving you control over your placements. A dedicated team will support you with coordinating your placement, travel, and accommodation.
Qualifications and Requirements
* TRBWA Registration (Full or Provisional). You may be eligible for mutual recognition but cannot apply to the Flying Squad pool until you hold TRBWA registration.
* Screening clearance – National Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
* Teaching qualification that meets the department requirements.
Prior to commencing your first Flying Squad contract you must apply and register for a Western Australian Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Want to know more?
Hear from some of our teachers about their experiences, meet the Flying Squad, or check out our careers website, individual school websites, schools online, or tourism and council websites for information about schools and locations.
Want to learn more about this amazing opportunity? Join our live chat, where we'll discuss the benefits of joining our team and answer any questions you may have about the application process. Don't miss out and secure your spot today!
Teacher Flying Squad – Live Chat
* Tuesday 2nd of December 2025 4:00pm
* Thursday 15th of January 2026 3:00pm
Contact
You can contact the Teacher Flying Squad team for further information about this employment opportunity by telephoning Kelly Hartzenberg on (08) 9264 5315 or Anthony Miller on (08) 9264 8677. Alternatively, you can email ssc.flyingsquad@education.wa.edu.au.
Cultural Diversity
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
How do I apply?
All applications are submitted online. Select "Apply for Job" at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Required Attachments
* Your current CV that includes details of your current WWCC and Teacher registration (please also include expiry dates).
* Identification – we do not accept driver's licences. This could be a birth certificate, passport, or change of name document (only required if your name is different to your other documents).
* Eligibility to work – if you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, evidence of eligibility to work in Australia, such as Australian or New Zealand citizenship or an Australian work permit (i.e., citizenship papers) if you were born overseas; Australian work visa with date of entry; or VEVO confirmation.
* Qualifications – please attach copies of your teaching qualifications (transcripts).
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Friday, 27 November 2027. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at or after 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND‐DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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* Full‐time
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