Teaching provides you with the opportunity to inspire passion for learning in children and young people in a range of interesting and diverse educational settings.
Teaching could be the career change you need. Inspire a passion for learning in children and young people in a range of interesting and diverse educational settings.
You may also be able to specialise in the field in which you already have qualifications and work experience.
Become a teacher to:
- make a difference in the community
- inspire a passion for learning in children and young people
- feel a real sense of achievement
- be creative and express yourself.
You can teach students from a variety of backgrounds and can work in schools across the state. If you think you would enjoy working with children and young people, are a great communicator, and are flexible and organised – you could be a brilliant teacher!
STEM teacher Tammy studied marine biology before realising teaching was the career for her.
Become a teacher
Consider which age group and learning areas you would like to teach. There are lots of different ways to start a teaching career, with flexible admission pathways making it easy to begin your journey. There are many course options available and each university has its eligibility requirements for courses. There is more than one way to become a teacher so check with them to find your alternative pathway into teaching1.
To check the teaching qualifications we recognise, and read up on registration, refer to our information on teacher qualifications and registration2.
Teacher salaries and benefits
Teacher salaries in WA are among the highest in Australia. You might also be eligible for incentives and allowances3, depending on where you teach. Find out the details of our teacher salaries4.
We also provide plenty of opportunities to enhance your teaching career through further development and support. Find information about how you can grow your career5.
