International Teacher Pool - UK, Republic of Ireland, Canada and South Africa

Western Australia is a great place to live and teach.  Our public schools are all across our vast state, offering you opportunities to live and teach in incredible regional locations.

Our purpose is clear:  every student, every classroom, every day.

Come and join us.

Changes to this advertisement come into effect from 3 March 2026

The Department of Education is inviting applications from qualified teachers to relocate to Western Australia and are seeking to teach in schools in regional locations around the state. We are currently accepting applications from teachers who are citizens of:

• United Kingdom
• Republic of Ireland
• South Africa
• Canada

Teaching in Western Australian public regional schools comes with great benefits. 

While we understand that relocating is a big step, and we’re committed to supporting you and your family through this transition. The Department of Education offers a relocation package designed to assist with your move to our regional areas in Western Australia.

As of March 2026, the International Teacher Relocation Support is as follows:

• Employer sponsored visa with pathway to permanent residency (subject to eligibility)
• Flights for you and your immediate family
• 2-week induction in Perth (travel + accommodation provided for this period)
• Subsidised housing options (for eligible regional schools and subject to availability)

A number of our schools are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive in 2025, of up to $8,500pa. You can find more about this here.

Apply to this pool if you:

• are early childhood, primary, secondary or education support trained
• are seeking to work as a teacher in regional Western Australian public regional schools
• have a minimum of one year full time teaching experience as a qualified teacher gained in the past 5 years (for applicants requiring sponsorship)
• meet one of the following:
• Are a citizen of one of the nominated countries and require visa sponsorship to work in Western Australian public regional schools as a teacher
• Live in one of the nominated countries and already hold independent working rights to work in Western Australia (and will require relocation support only)
• Live in Australia and are a citizen of one of the nominated countries, and require visa sponsorship to work in Western Australian public schools as a teacher

Why work with us?

Western Australia is a large and diverse state from white sandy beaches, vineyards and forests in the south, tropical climate in the north to the arid red dirt of the outback. The variety of landscapes makes it the ideal location to explore and experience the relaxed outdoors Australian lifestyle.

Many of our teachers have taught in regional areas, and reflect on their time as one of the most enjoyable and beneficial parts of their career - both professionally and personally.   They tell us about the sense of community, the enhanced opportunities for career growth, and - most of all - they tell us about the children and young people they have worked with.

Cultural awareness and understanding is particularly important for teachers in regional areas. The Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework guides staff to incorporate culturally responsive practices and approaches when working with Aboriginal students, their families, and communities.

Students in rural communities are open, friendly and active. These characteristics are reflected in the dynamic and vibrant classroom environments found in regional schools. Strong parent-teacher relationships and supportive school environments are a feature of these schools and complement proactive approaches to managing student behaviour.

Teachers find joining local sporting clubs and participating in community events enhances their relationship with both students and parents. Teachers in regional schools report a high level of job satisfaction, enjoying the strong personal relationships they establish with students and parents and appreciative of the recognition they receive in the community.

You can find out more about the financial incentives for specific locations, using our benefits calculator here.

Eligibility

International appointments to regional public schools will only be made to teachers who have been placed in the International Recruitment pool.

To teach in a Western Australian public regional school, you must have a recognised, completed initial teacher education qualification.  This may be a completed Bachelor of Education, or equivalent, or an undergraduate degree and a post-graduate teaching qualification.  Please note that the Department does not recognise the Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) certification where it is not held in conjunction with a suitable Initial Teacher Education qualification, awarded by a recognised university.

To be eligible to teach in Western Australian public schools, you must hold both a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and a Working with Children Check.  You will need these later in the selection process, before you are offered employment or commence work.  You do not need them to apply to this pool. You must also be eligible for registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia. Please note, to be eligible for registration you will need to demonstrate that you meet qualification, English language and fit and proper requirements. 

If you did not complete your teaching qualification in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Republic of Ireland and South Africa, you will be required to demonstrate your English language skills, through an International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) test. Evidence of this is an eligibility requirement prior to submitting an application. The scores required are an average of level