Teach Regional WA - Teaching Job Roles

Teach Regional WA

Teaching where community matters

About Teach Regional WA

Teach Regional WA is a supported pathway for teachers interested in living, teaching and contributing to Catholic school communities across regional Western Australia, including Bunbury, Geraldton and the Goldfields-Esperance-Midwest (GEMs).

This pathway is designed for teachers who are curious about regional teaching in country towns and regional centres. Teaching regionally offers professional and personal experiences that are hard to replicate elsewhere, including strong community connection, meaningful impact, and opportunities for growth in supportive school environments.

Teach Regional WA provides clear information, honest conversations and genuine support to help you explore what living and teaching regionally can really look like. Whether you are actively seeking a new role or simply exploring future possibilities, the program supports you to make informed decisions that feel right for you.

How the Program Works

Teach Regional WA is not a jobs board. It is a guided and supported recruitment pathway that connects teachers with regional Catholic schools where they are well placed to thrive.

By submitting an Expression of Interest, you can indicate specific regions or types of schools you are interested in, or choose to be considered more broadly across Bunbury, Geraldton and GEMs. Submitting an Expression of Interest does not commit you to a role.

Our Talent team will work with you to understand your experience, skills and preferences, and to align these with the context and needs of regional schools. Recruitment processes may include screening, credential and registration checks, referee checks and interviews. Final employment decisions are made by individual schools.

Teaching in Regional Western Australia

Catholic schools in regional Western Australia are embedded within their local communities and value strong relationships, collaboration and service. Teachers often experience close connections with students and families, opportunities to contribute beyond the classroom, and pathways for professional growth.

Across all regions, schools respectfully engage with First Nations communities and support teachers to develop culturally responsive approaches to teaching and learning.

Areas Available in Teach Regional WA

Teach Regional WA supports teaching opportunities across the following regional areas of Western Australia:

Bunbury Region

Teaching opportunities across established regional centres and surrounding country towns in the South West. Schools in this region offer strong community connection, access to services, and collaborative professional environments.

Locations may include Bunbury, Manjimup and surrounding communities.

Geraldton Region (Mid West)

Teaching opportunities within regional centres and regional‑plus communities across the Mid West. Schools are closely connected to local families and community life, offering relational teaching experiences and meaningful engagement beyond the classroom.

Locations may include Geraldton, Northampton, Carnarvon and surrounding areas.

Goldfields-Esperance-Midland (GEMS)

Teaching opportunities across a mix of inland regional centres and smaller country communities, where schools often play a central role in community life. Teachers in this region often experience broad scope in their roles, strong collegial support, and diverse professional learning opportunities.Locations may include Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Esperance, Merredin, Moora and surrounding towns.

Applicants can indicate a preference for one or more regions, or choose to be considered more broadly across all Teach Regional WA locations. Submitting an Expression of Interest does not commit you to a role.

Who This Pathway Is For

Teach Regional WA welcomes graduate, early‑career, mid‑career and experienced teachers, including those exploring regional teaching now or in the future. Both Catholic and non‑Catholic teachers are encouraged to express interest.

Candidate Profile

Teach Regional WA is seeking qualified, committed teachers who are interested in contributing to regional Catholic school communities and who value strong relationships, collaboration and community connection.

This pathway is suited to teachers who are motivated by meaningful work, enjoy being part of a close‑knit school community, and are open to the professional and personal opportunities that come with teaching in country towns and regional centres.

Teachers in regional settings often experience broader scope in their roles, closer engagement with families, and strong collegial support. We are looking for educators who approach their work with adaptability, professionalism and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.

Teaching Opportunities

Teach Regional WA supports opportunities across primary and secondary settings within regional Western Australia.

We welcome applications from:

• Graduate, early‑career, mid‑career and experienced teachers
• Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary teachers
• Specialist secondary teachers, noting that opportunities vary by region and school context

Availability may include:

• Fixed‑term and ongoing contracts
• Relief and short‑term appointments, depending on school needs

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their availability, interests and career goals as part of the supported process.

What We’re Looking For

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

• A commitment to student learning and wellbeing
• Strong planning, classroom practice and professional judgement
• Willingness to engage actively with school and community life
• Collaborative approaches to working with colleagues and families
• Openness to learning about local contexts and community needs
• Respect for, and engagement with, First Nations histories, cultures and perspectives

Qualifications and Requirements

To be eligible for Teach Regional WA, applicants are required to:

• Hold a recognised university qualification in Education (Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary)
• Hold current teacher registration, or be eligible for registration, with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)
• Teachers registered in another Australian state or territory are welcome to apply and will be supported through the mutual recognition process if successful

• Be currently based in Australia or New Zealand
• Demonstrate a working understanding of curriculum planning and classroom practice in a school setting, gained through school‑based teaching experience or supervised university practicums

Note: experience only in early learning centres or non‑school settings does not meet eligibility for this pathway

Pre‑Employment Checks

Appointment to a role will be subject to standard employment screening, including:

• A Working with Children Check (WA)
• Applicants currently in Western Australia may be required to complete this prior to commencement
• Applicants based interstate or overseas can complete this process after accepting an offer and upon arrival in WA

How to Apply

To be considered through Teach Regional WA, applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, completed application form, teaching qualifications, or a final practicum placement report (for graduates).

Expressions of Interest and applications are submitted via the Catholic Education Western Australia website.

Questions and feedback welcomed - we encourage you to apply and find out what possibilities are available to you!

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.