Regional pre-service teacher support hubs
In addition to our ongoing regional professional experiences, we have established specialised support networks in eight regional centres across the state. Through these we offer access to a range of additional support.
Broome is a coastal tourism town located in the Kimberley region with a population of approximately 14,000 people. Professional placements in schools in the area will have the opportunity to gain experience and be mentored in classroom management strategies with a particular focus on Aboriginal Education and the Kimberley Schools Project. We offer a well-supported professional experience to early childhood, primary and secondary pre-service teachers across all Broome and surrounding public schools.
Visit Broome Tourism to find out more about this location.
To find out more about a placement in the Broome Hub and the professional learning opportunities available, contact Anna-Louise Gavan.
Bunbury is a port city located 180km south of Perth with a population of over 31,000. Pre-service secondary teachers have the opportunity to be well-supported throughout their placement and gain experience in their area of specialisation.
To find out more about this location, visit Bunbury-Geographe Tourism.
To find out more about a placement in the Bunbury Hub and the professional learning opportunities available, email Domenic Camera, Joy Walkerden or Lorraine Irving.
Geraldton is a coastal city located 424km north of Perth with a population of over 40,000 people. There are 13 schools available where pre-service teachers have the opportunity to be well-supported throughout their placement in addition to gaining experience in Aboriginal Education. Professional experiences are available to early childhood, primary and secondary pre-service teachers across all Geraldton and surrounding public schools.
Visit Geraldton Tourism to find out more about this location.
To find out more about a placement in the Geraldton Hub and the professional learning opportunities available, email Kristie.Murphy@education.wa.edu.au.
Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie is a historic gold mining town located in the Goldfields and is considered the largest city in the Australian outback. With 12 schools available for placements in Kalgoorlie and surrounds, pre-service teachers have the opportunity to be well-supported throughout their placement in addition to gaining experience in Aboriginal Education.
To find out more about a placement in Kalgoorlie and the professional learning opportunities available, email Carmen.Gallagher@education.wa.edu.au.
Northern Goldfields
Professional experiences are available to early childhood, primary and secondary pre-service teachers across the regional and remote schools:
- Laverton School
- Leinster Community School
- Leonora District High School
- Menzies Community School
- Wiluna Remote Community School
- Mount Margaret Remote Community School
- Tjuntjuntjara Remote Community School.
To find out more about the Goldfields region, visit Australia's Golden Outback.
To find out more about a placement in the northern Goldfields, contact Megan Irving.
In the Pilbara, we have hubs in Karratha and Port Hedland. Pre-service teachers have the opportunity to be well-supported throughout their placement in addition to gaining experience in Aboriginal Education. Professional experiences are available to early childhood, primary and secondary pre-service teachers across Karratha, Port Hedland and surrounding public schools.
Karratha
Karratha has a lively city centre and is a great base from which to explore the surrounding natural landscapes, including the renowned Millstream-Chichester National Park. To learn more about this location, visit Australia's Northwest Tourism.
To find out about a placement in the Karratha Hub and the professional learning opportunities available, email Lisa.Ledger@education.wa.edu.au.
Port Hedland
Port Hedland is the second-largest town in the Pilbara region and a central hub for the resource industry. To find out more about this location, visit Australia's Northwest Tourism.
To find out about a placement in the Port Hedland Hub, and the professional learning opportunities available, contact Michael.Jennings@education.wa.edu.au.
Pre-service teachers placed in our Wheatbelt locations of Merredin, Narrogin and Northam will draw upon the expertise and experience of mentors to offer early childhood, primary and secondary teachers a well-supported professional experience with a particular focus on Aboriginal Education.
Eastern Wheatbelt
Eastern Wheatbelt is located 256km east of Perth with Merredin being its largest regional centre. Professional experiences are available to early childhood, primary and secondary pre-service teachers in Merredin and surrounding public schools:
- Bruce Rock District High School
- Kellerberrin District High School
- Merredin College
- Moorine Rock Primary School
- Mukinbudin District High School
- Nungarin Primary School
- Southern Cross District High School.
To find out more about a placement in the Eastern Wheatbelt and the professional learning opportunities available, contact Tracy Pickering.
Narrogin
Narrogin is a large town located 192km from Perth with a population of over 5,000 people. Professional experiences are available to early childhood, primary and secondary pre-service teachers across all three public schools:
To find out more about a placement in Narrogin and the professional learning opportunities available, email tara.percival@education.wa.edu.au.
Avon Valley
Avon Valley is where the Avon and Mortlock rivers meet, and located only 97 km from Perth. Professional experiences are available to early childhood, primary and secondary pre-service teachers across all public schools:
- Avonvale Primary School
- Avonvale Education Support Centre
- Bakers Hill Primary School
- Beverley District High School
- Cunderdin District High School
- Meckering Primary School
- Northam Primary School
- Northam Senior High School
- Quairading District High School
- Tammin Primary School
- WA College of Agriculture – Cunderdin
- West Northam Primary School
- Wundowie Primary School
- York District High School.
To find out more about a placement in Northam and the professional learning opportunities available, email us at ProfessionalPrac@education.wa.edu.au.
To find out more about these locations, visit Australia's Golden Outback.
Arrange your placement
If you would like to undertake a professional experience placement at one of our public schools, speak to your University Professional Experience team.
Incomplete applications will not be assessed. Make sure that your form is endorsed by your university professional experience coordinator, and that you have clearly indicated where you have secured accommodation.
If you are unsure if your professional experience or selected school is eligible, email us at ProfessionalPrac@education.wa.edu.au.