Teaching WA
Apply to work in a public school
Introduction
Positions that were previously advertised on the Department’s Jobs Online website can now be found on the State Government
Job Board – JobsWA. If you are familiar with using the JobsWA website, simply visit jobs.det.wa.edu.au
for advertised positions.
As you may be aware principal positions Level 3 to 6 are already advertised through JobsWA. This has now been extended to
include head of department, head of learning area, deputy principal and school psychologist vacancies, along with teaching
positions in local selection schools.
We have set up a DET Job Board for teaching and school administrator positions within JobsWA which will allow you to search more easily for relevant positions, set up a job seeker account, and store your information to make it easier to apply for multiple positions.
What does this mean for you?
There is very little change in the way you apply for these positions. It’s actually much simpler– just apply online and attach your CV and covering letter.
You can choose to apply directly for a position through JobsWA and/or complete the appropriate application process below to be considered for a range of centrally placed positions.
Existing teachers seeking a transfer for 2010 must have completed a placement request by Friday 17 July 2009. If you are a permanent teacher or school psychologist you have until 28 August 2009 to alter your placement request or activate a protective transfer.
Placement requests for 2010 from fixed term teachers, school psychologists and graduate teachers are due by 9 October 2009.
For further information and important dates visit the Staffing website.
Select the application process right for you.
Graduate teachers - Graduate Connection
Entry teachers from other sectors
Independent Skilled Migration and working holiday
Remote Teaching Service - teachers
Please note: If you have not taught for 10 years or more you are required to complete an Entry and orientation program.
Eligibility to apply for a position through JobsWA
Before you apply for a position advertised on JobsWA it is important to check the selection criteria very carefully to make sure you have the relevant skills, experience and qualifications required.
For detailed information on eligibility read: Information for applicants.
Please note: You do not require a Department ID number to apply. If you become the recommended applicant you will be provided with one.
WACOT registration
Just as doctors, nurses, lawyers and other professionals have to be registered before they can practice, all teachers in Western Australia must be registered. If you apply for a position and are the successful applicant you must be eligible for, or be registered with the WA College of Teaching.
WACOT is an independent organisation established to regulate the teaching profession and enhance its status.
For further information on eligibility to teach in WA please contact WACOT on:
T: (08) 9221 1300
W: wacot.wa.edu.au
Criminal Record Check
If you are the recommended applicant for a position, you will be required to complete a consent form to allow the Department’s screening unit to undertake a criminal record check.
For further information visit: det.wa.edu.au/screening
Working with Children Check (WWCC) for WA
If you are the recommended applicant and do not already have a Working with Children Check card for WA you will be required to apply for one within five days of starting in your new position. The application form must be signed by your principal.
For further information visit Working
with Children Check
Using the State Government Job Board - JobsWA
The JobsWA Job Board specifically for teaching and school administrator positions in public schools can be found at jobs.det.wa.edu.au and allows you to:
- set up an account so you will be able to store your personal details and CV - they can be accessed quickly and easily for future job applications
- receive automatic ‘job alerts’ to your personal email account of positions that match your search criteria
- use search boxes to narrow down your selection to find the most suitable position
- track applications you have already completed, or are working on
- apply online by completing the online application form and attaching your CV and covering letter.
The The JobsWA User Guide for applicants has been developed to assist you to use this site effectively and shows you how to:
- set up an account on JobsWA
- create a ‘job alert’
- update your personal details
- add attachments
- find vacancies
- apply online.
Should you have any issues with logging on to JobsWA or setting up your job profile, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk at Big Red Sky:
Writing your CV and covering letter
To give yourself the best chance of becoming the recommended applicant for a position you must make sure your CV is up to date and contains all essential information.
The covering letter is also an important part of your application and helps the selection panel in determining if you are the most suitable applicant. It is important to provide a clear link between your skills, qualifications and experience to those required for the position.
To assist you we have prepared a guide to Writing your CV and covering letter. You will find information on:
- what to do before you apply for a position
- what to include in your CV and covering letter
- examples of suitable formats for your CV and covering letter
- alternative headings to include in your CV
- words to most effectively describe your skills and experience.
Remember – you are able to store your CV and covering letter on JobsWA to use for further applications, and can update
or change information as required.
Contact us
If you have any enquiries regarding the new process of applying for positions in public schools please contact:
For principal positions
T: (08) 9264 8503
E: Principal.Recruitment@det.wa.edu.au
For all other school administrator positions as well as teaching positions in local selection schools
T: (08) 9270 3186
E: DETRecruitmentSchools@det.wa.edu.au
Should you have any issues with logging on to JobsWA or setting up your job profile, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk at Big Red Sky:
If you would like general assistance on teaching in a public school contact Teaching WA on:
T: 1800 645 461 (Freecall within Australia)
T: (08) 9264 5774
E: teachingwa@det.wa.edu.au
