Careers Advice
Get the latest career advice for teachers and education professionals. From finding your first teaching job to landing your dream leadership role, we have expert advice to help with your career progression. Whether you work in primary, secondary or further education, you can find job interview tips, salary information or advice for those looking to teach overseas. If you’re thinking of going part-time, want more information on flexible working or you’re returning to teaching, our careers advice page has all you need. Stay up to date on the latest salary changes and get tips and job advice from experienced teachers and leaders. Whatever you need to make the next step on your career path, you’ll find it here.
Mutual recognition: Teacher registration in more than one state
Mutual recognition: Teacher registration in more than one state
Teacher registration can be a daunting and confusing undertaking. Kayla Wilson...
How to navigate registration and accreditation
How to navigate registration and accreditation
The teacher registration and accreditation process for first-year teachers can seem...
Qualified teachers salary: what you can expect to earn
Qualified teachers salary: what you can expect to earn
As a teacher, your salary will vary based on a number...
Teaching pay scale in Queensland
Teaching pay scale in Queensland
Teacher salaries in Queensland – find out everything you need to...
Teaching pay scale in Victoria
Teaching pay scale in Victoria
Teacher salaries in Victoria - find out everything you need to...
NSW teacher salary: What you could be earning
NSW teacher salary: What you could be earning
NSW teacher salary - find out all you need to know...
Six time-saving tips for teacher job hunters
Six time-saving tips for teacher job hunters
Finding a new job can seem overwhelming and can take up...
Six steps to becoming school principal
Six steps to becoming school principal
The route to becoming a school principal can follow many paths...
ATAR for teaching: all you need to know
ATAR for teaching: all you need to know
Australia's teacher education system has been mired in controversy in recent...
Why teachers should get job-interview questions in advance
Why teachers should get job-interview questions in advance
Handing over the list of questions at the start of the...
Teaching and the gig economy: is it smart to be casual?
Teaching and the gig economy: is it smart to be casual?
The education sector has relied on casual teachers for years, but...
Raising the status of teaching: ‘We need a united approach’
Raising the status of teaching: ‘We need a united approach’
After chairing the Australian Council of Deans of Education’s Status of...
A guide to landing your first teaching job
A guide to landing your first teaching job
The time has finally come to seek out serious real-life employment...
A Smart guide to recruitment and selection
A Smart guide to recruitment and selection
Filling a teaching vacancy has become steadily more difficult over the...
Smart transitions: what does it take to lead an international school
Smart transitions: what does it take to lead an international school
An increasing number of Australian leaders are choosing to work abroad...
Teacher progression: the link between recognition and retention
Teacher progression: the link between recognition and retention
Staffing in Australian schools is becoming problematic for leaders. Together with...
Everything you need to know about the mathematics syllabus
Everything you need to know about the mathematics syllabus
Do you know your content strands from your proficiency strands? Well...
Everything you need to know about the Science syllabus
Everything you need to know about the Science syllabus
The science syllabus underwent significant changes following the introduction of the...
Paul Teys: My tips on becoming a school principal
Paul Teys: My tips on becoming a school principal
With 16 years’ experience as a school principal, Paul Teys has...
Everything you wanted to know about ACARA and the national curriculum
Everything you wanted to know about ACARA and the national curriculum
ACARA - the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority - is...
Everything you need to know about teaching in Catholic schools
Everything you need to know about teaching in Catholic schools
Teaching in a Catholic school can be quite different to what...
What’s it like being a teacher aide?
What’s it like being a teacher aide?
Being a teacher aide is a great way to make a...
Seven reasons to consider relief teaching
Seven reasons to consider relief teaching
Casual relief teaching (CRT) is a great way for teachers to...
How to write a great resume
How to write a great resume
Having a great teacher resume is essential to getting an interview...
Careers Toolkit
How to write a great cover letter
How to write a great cover letter
Writing a strong teacher cover letter could make all the difference...
How to make your interview a success
How to make your interview a success
A teaching job interview invitation shouldn’t be cause for panic. This...
Common interview questions
Common interview questions
Before you set off for your teacher interview, make sure you...