Category 1 Teacher Flying Squad (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary)

About the role

The Western Australian Department of Education is recruiting early childhood, primary and secondary teachers for its Category 1 Teacher Flying Squad appointment pool. Successful applicants are employed full-time on a 24-month fixed-term contract and undertake short-term teaching appointments in regional, rural and remote schools across Western Australia, where urgent staffing needs arise. Appointments are generally 5 to 10 weeks and may require travel at short notice.

Key responsibilities

• Provide short-term teaching support in schools across Western Australia as directed.
• Teach in a range of learning areas such as Mathematics, Science, English, Humanities and Technologies.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff and adapt classroom management and curriculum knowledge to different contexts.
• Work independently and respond to changing circumstances; travel and live in diverse communities on short notice.

Required profile

• Reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Western Australia for the duration of the two-year contract.
• Flexible, adaptable and confident in new environments, with effective behaviour management skills.
• Current permanent teachers must get approval from their line manager; they are released from their substantive position for the contract and return afterwards.

What we offer

• A teacher salary under the applicable award.
• A $16,500 annual allowance paid fortnightly.
• Free accommodation and travel to and from appointments.
• Reimbursement of eligible expenses under the Award.
• After the 24-month contract and probation, appointment as a permanent teacher with the Department.

Application is online in two stages: first an assessment with a CV (max 4 pages), a cover letter (max 2 pages) against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, and two work-related referees; then an online interview. Applicants who are not current teachers must also provide proof of identity and eligibility to work. Applications close on Monday 16 November 2026 at 4:30pm WST.