Western Australia Public Schools – Recruiting Teachers from the UK, Ireland, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand
Western Australia's Department of Education is recruiting internationally trained teachers for its public schools, with visa options for eligible citizens. Express interest through the department's official form; jobs can include country and remote schools, where extra allowances may apply.
Who can apply
Only for: Citizens of the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, South Africa or New Zealand (or teachers who already have the right to work in Australia). You need a completed initial teacher education qualification (for example a B.Ed., or a degree plus a postgraduate teaching qualification); UK QTS on its own is not recognised.
- Type
- Legal work route
- Organisation
- Department of Education, Western Australia
- Location
- Australia (Western Australia)
- Field
- Education · School teaching
- Level
- Professional
- Deadline
- Rolling (apply any time)
- Pay or funding
- Public school teacher salaries, plus locality and other allowances in some schools.
Apply on the official site (opens in a new tab) → Check eligibility & prepare my CV
You'll go to education.wa.edu.au. ✓ Checked by PathAbroad when listed. Applications confirmed open on the official page: 4 November 2026. Official link working: 8 November 2026. Always confirm the deadline and requirements on the official page before you apply.
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