Pre-Service Teacher Fixed Term Pool 2026

Pre-service teachers enrolled in the final year of an accredited, early childhood, primary, or secondary initial teacher education qualification (Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching) in 2026, can now apply for our Pre-Service Teacher Fixed Term Pool to be considered for teaching opportunities in public schools across the state.

Are you living in WA and are interested in part-time teaching work to increase your classroom experience?

We are seeking early childhood, primary and secondary pre-service teachers in the final year of an accredited initial teacher education qualification (Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching) who are interested in teaching part-time (up to 0.8 FTE) in Western Australian public schools in 2026.

Schools may consider you for part-time teaching vacancies in 2026, based on your preferences and availability. Appointments may vary in duration.

Who can apply

You need to be in the final year of an accredited initial teacher education qualification (Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching) at an Australian university in 2026 to be eligible to apply to this pool. If you are not yet at this point in your course, you will not be able to access this pool.

You will need to provide an academic transcript with your course progress to date, including completion of recent professional experience, to confirm you are in your final year of study in 2026.

You will be required to provide a Statement of Literacy Test Result and Statement of Numeracy Test Result indicating you have achieved the test standard for both literacy and numeracy for the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE).

To register your interest, follow the application steps online and be sure to include all the required information outlined below.

You are also able to apply for the Graduate Teacher Pool during your final year of study to be considered for early offers as a qualified teacher.

If you are already a qualified teacher, please register your interest through the Fixed Term Teacher Pool.

What are the benefits?

You will gain practical experience in your final year of study as a pre-service teacher in public schools across WA. As an employee, you will have access to a range of employee benefits, including:

• attractive allowances in most country areas.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• vacation leave (school holidays) and other leave, including sick and carers’ leave; and
• subsidised accommodation where applicable.

Support available for Pre-Service Teachers

If appointed from this pool, you  are eligible to participate in an induction developed and delivered by the Department’s Statewide Services for new and returning teachers.  You can also access relevant professional learning provided to our Graduate Teachers.

Pre-service teachers appointed from this pool access paid study leave if their professional experience is during the appointment.

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare your application

Once you have read all the information in this advertisement and attachments, you need to prepare the documents you will need to attach to your online application.

The following information will need to be attached to your application:

• CV/Resume. It is recommended that you use the CV/Resume template that has been attached at the bottom of this advertisement.
• Identification (e.g., birth certificate, current and valid passport, change of name documentation, marriage certificate). Please note we do not accept driver’s licences.
• Eligibility to work in Australia, if your identification documents are not issued in Australia or New Zealand, the evidence includes:
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or;
• Your overseas passport and a copy of your work visa from Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)
• Current Academic transcripts including:
• your name
• university name
• course name
• units completed (credit points)
• successful completion of one or more professional experience units.
• evidence of current enrolment
• Statement of Literacy Test Result and Statement of Numeracy Test Result indicating you have achieved the test standard for both literacy and numeracy for the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE).
• Working with Children (WWC) Check card or receipt of application.

All employees working in public schools are required to hold a valid Working With Children (WWC) Check.

More information is available in the attached application package.

Step 2: Submit your application

Applications must be submitted online.  Select Apply for Job, at either the top or bottom of this a