A teaching career - getting started
Considering a career in teaching? Every school in Western Australia needs bright, committed and imaginative new graduates. And there’s a wide variety - from Government to Catholic and Independent schools and from early childhood to secondary.
A career in teaching can range from music to maths but, as you set out and take the early steps in your new profession, there’s one thing that won’t change – there’s a lot to absorb and you’ll never stop learning.
To view a list of approved teacher education programs, click here.
All teachers working in Western Australian classrooms must be members of the Western Australian College of Teaching.
Employment requirements:
- four years of tertiary education including at least one year of full-time teacher education;
- acceptable English language skills;
- a Working with Children Check from the Department for Child Protection; and
- registration with the College - a requirement for all teachers employed in schools K-12 in Western Australia plus any teacher delivering a program to school students as part of an education program.
Some things worth noting:
- as a recent university graduate entering the teaching profession you will be registered as a provisionally registered teacher;
- the College annual fee of $70 is tax deductible and is payable by the March 31 every year; and
- you can renew your membership online at the WACOT membership portal or you can download the documents – whatever suits you best.
If you have more questions, please email the College.