You can inspire a passion for learning in children and young people in a range of interesting and diverse educational settings.
As a teacher, you’ll have opportunities to:
- make a meaningful impact in your community
- inspire a passion for learning in children and young people
- experience fulfilment in your work life
- unleash your creative spark and express yourself through teaching.
You can teach students from a variety of backgrounds and 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.
Subjects and learning areas you can teach
You can help to shape the futures of our students across various stages of education. You can choose from early childhood, primary, or secondary teaching, each offering unique and rewarding experiences. Find out more about early childhood, primary and secondary teaching as well as other teaching roles and specialisations.
You can also specialise in a field that aligns with your passions and interests. If you have a love for the arts, you might pursue a career in teaching music, drama, or visual arts, inspiring creativity and expression in your students. If you have a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), there is a high demand for educators who can bring these subjects to life and equip students with essential skills for the future. If languages and cultures captivate you, teaching a language can be a fulfilling path.
Enrol in a recognised teaching qualification
If you’re looking to become a teacher, consider what age group and learning areas you would like to teach.
After making your decision, you will need to explore eligibility requirements and course offerings at all universities. Each university has its own eligibility and requirements for individual courses. Once you have found a pathway that’s right for you, you can enrol in a recognised teaching course.
You can find a list of all Western Australian accredited initial teacher education programs on the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia website.
Find out what qualifications we recognise and what else you need to work with us as a teacher.
There is more than one way to become a teacher, find your alternative pathway into teaching.
Teacher salaries
We offer competitive salaries for our teachers, starting at $85,610. For those who work in rural, regional, or remote locations, additional benefits are also available. Learn more about teacher salaries in WA.
Teaching locations
Western Australia is a vast state with diverse teaching environments, and amazing places to see and things to do. Our schools span across 8 education regions, each region offers a unique experience for our teachers. For more inspiration on where your teaching journey can take you, explore WA.
Teaching scholarships
You may be able to apply for a scholarship, to help you with the costs of studying teaching at university. To find out more about available scholarships, check out our information on teaching scholarships.
