Secondary Visual and Performing Arts Teachers – Teach in Canberra Full-time Job

Teach Visual and Performing Arts in Canberra

About the Opportunity

The ACT Education Directorate is looking for passionate and qualified Visual and/or Performing Arts educators to join their team in Canberra. With a focus on providing a high-quality education to over 51,000 students in 91 public schools, this is an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young learners.

Salary and Benefits

Successful candidates can enjoy nation-leading public school pay and conditions, with incremental salary progression starting from $86,253 for new educators. Experienced educators can earn between $102,969 to $121,077, rewarding them for their dedication to teaching. In addition, up to $12,000 relocation reimbursement is provided for interstate/international teachers.

Work-Life Balance

Canberra offers city living without the traffic, making it a great place to live and work. With all 91 ACT public schools located within a 30-minute drive from anywhere in Canberra, teachers can enjoy a better work/life balance. The Enterprise Agreement prioritizes teacher wellbeing and offers four staff development days a year (student-free) at the beginning of each term, along with the right to disconnect outside work hours.

Eligibility Requirements

To be employed as a teacher in an ACT public school, candidates must have a four-year full-time tertiary education qualification, teacher registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute, and a valid Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration. Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa is also required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply via the job portal by submitting a statement outlining their practical experience, resume/CV, evidence of teacher registration, and contact details of two referees. Applications are accepted year-round, and inquiries can be sent to eduteacherrecruitment@act.gov.au.

Diversity and Inclusion

The ACT Public Service is committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. All offers of employment are subject to relevant pre-employment checks.

Location: Canberra

Salary: Starting from $86,253

Email: eduteachingincanberra@act.gov.au