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  • Newtoday

    VCE Physics Teacher

    HARKE Recruitment

    Physics & Science Teacher (Years 7–12) Salary Range: $92,882–$133,456 plus super (proposed 2027 scale, pending EBA confirmation) Type of School: Catholic Secondary College in Regional Victoria (North-West) Contract Ty…

    Mildura, VIC
    Full-time
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • Newtoday

    Science Teacher

    HARKE Recruitment

    Science Teacher – Years 7–12 Regional Victoria - Central North | Ongoing | 0.8–1.0 FTE | Term 1, 2027 Ongoing Science teaching position, with flexible 0.8–1.0 FTE arrangements. Salary $84,443–$126,450 per annum (pro r…

    Victoria
    Full-time
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • Newtoday

    Psychology Teacher

    HARKE Recruitment

    Psychology Teacher | Secondary Type of School: Independent Christian P–12 School in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs Contract Type: Full-time equivalent to be confirmed | 12-month fixed-term (leave replacement), with pote…

    Victoria
    Full-time
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • Newtoday

    Psychology & English Teacher

    HARKE Recruitment

    Psychology & English Teacher Salary Range: $92,882–$133,456 plus super (proposed 2027 scale, pending EBA confirmation, pro rata for part-time) Type of School: Catholic Secondary College in Regional Victoria (North-Wes…

    Mildura, VIC
    Full-time
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • Newtoday

    Primary Teacher x 4

    HARKE Recruitment

    Primary Teacher | Central Queensland Salary Range: $84,078 – $113,957 + super School Type: Independent School Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Start: Term 1, 2027 Location: Central Queensland Relocation Support: Up…

    Queensland
    Full-time
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • Newtoday

    Primary Teacher

    HARKE Recruitment

    Primary Classroom Teacher | Years 4–6 | Darwin, NT Full-time, 12-month contract | Term 1 2027 | Salary increasing to $100,000–$142,000 + super from March 2027 About the School HARKE Recruitment has partnered with a we…

    Northern Territory
    Full-time
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • Newtoday

    Math / Science Teacher

    HARKE Recruitment

    Maths and Science Teacher | Far North Queensland Salary Range: $95,523 – $135,581 + super School Type: Independent School Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Start: Term 1, 2027 Location: Cairns Region, Far North Quee…

    White Rock, QLD
    Full-time
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • Newtoday

    English and Humanities Teacher

    HARKE Recruitment

    English & Humanities Teacher | Years 7–12 Salary Range: $79,000–$118,000 plus super (2026 scale, subject to 2027 EBA updates) Type of School: Catholic Co-educational School in Regional Victoria (Central) Contract Type…

    Victoria
    Full-time
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • Newtoday

    Integration Teacher Aide

    Government schools

    Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the …

    Melbourne, VIC
    Part-time
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • Newtoday

    Year 7 or 8 Secondary School Core Teacher

    Chairo Christian School

    Year 7 or 8 Secondary School Core Teacher Large multi-campus Christian school Full-time, ongoing or fixed-term position Drouin location Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,900 Kinde…

    Drouin, VIC
    Full-time
    $80k – $125k
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • Newtoday

    Classroom Teacher - Dance (Fulltime)

    Government schools

    Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs. SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teach…

    Melbourne, VIC
    Full-time
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • Newtoday

    Teacher

    Government schools

    Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning ne…

    Melbourne, VIC
    Full-time
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • Newtoday

    Early Childhood Teacher

    Green Leaves Group

    Description Can you picture yourself bringing our young Green Leaves learners' imagination and curiosity to life every day? At Green Leaves Early Learning, we pride ourselves on developing and delivering high-quality …

    Chapel Hill, QLD
    Full-time
    Listed today
    Teaching - Early Childhood
  • Newtoday

    Teacher Aide

    Government schools

    Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the …

    Melbourne, VIC
    Part-time
    Listed today
    Teaching - Early Childhood
  • Newtoday

    Teacher

    Government schools

    Location Profile Join our team at Dandenong Primary School! We currently have three positions available: Two full-time Classroom Teacher positions, open to both graduate and experienced teachers One Mental Health in P…

    Melbourne, VIC
    Full-time
    Listed today
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • New1 day ago

    Classroom Teacher - Secondary Mathematics

    CEDB Recruitment

    Classroom Teacher - Secondary Mathematics | MacKillop College, Bathurst All-girls, Years 7-12 Permanent Full-time Position, 1.0 FTE Commencing: 28 January 2027 About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Math…

    Bathurst, NSW
    Part-time
    Listed 1 day ago
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • New1 day ago

    Early Childhood Teacher

    Green Leaves Group

    Description Can you picture yourself bringing our young Green Leaves learners' imagination and curiosity to life every day? Green Leaves Early Learning Australind is due to open in January 2027 At Green Leaves Early L…

    Australind, WA
    Full-time
    Listed 1 day ago
    Teaching - Early Childhood
  • New1 day ago

    Teacher

    Martian

    About the Role We are seeking an experienced Teacher to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. This is an opportunity to deliver high-quality education, develop curriculum, and support student growth in a suppo…

    Sydney, NSW
    Full-time
    $100k – $200k
    Listed 1 day ago
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • New1 day ago

    Classroom Teacher - Secondary Mathematics

    Diocese of Bathurst

    Classroom Teacher - Secondary Mathematics | MacKillop College, Bathurst All-girls, Years 7-12 Permanent Full-time Position, 1.0 FTE Commencing: 28 January 2027 About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Math…

    Bathurst, NSW
    Part-time
    Listed 1 day ago
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • New1 day ago

    Teacher in Charge | Junior Brisbane South Campus

    YWCA

    Y Schools Queensland Brisbane South Junior Campus are recruiting a Teacher in Charge on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our team based in Acacia Ridge Join our team as a passionate Teacher in Charge to help young …

    Queensland
    Full-time
    Listed 1 day ago
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • New1 day ago

    Classroom Teacher

    Government schools

    Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning ne…

    Melbourne, VIC
    Full-time
    Listed 1 day ago
    Primary & Secondary Teaching
  • New1 day ago

    Manager Teacher Programs

    Department of Education

    Are you passionate about shaping high-impact professional learning programs for teachers and school leaders? The Manager, Teacher Programs leads the strategic support and implementation of the Academy’s teacher-facili…

    Melbourne, VIC
    Full-time
    $143k – $191k
    Listed 1 day ago
    Management - Schools
  • New1 day ago

    Spanish Teacher Needed in Sidney -ID: 1143477

    Language Trainers

    About Us Language Trainers is an international language training company working with freelance teachers of 99+ languages in hundreds of cities worldwide. Founded in 2004, our motto is Any Language, Anytime, Anywhere …

    Sydney, NSW
    Full-time
    Listed 1 day ago
    Primary & Secondary Teaching

Estimated employment

How many people do this job here

Estimated people employed as Primary School Teachers in Australia, from Jobs and Skills Australia's monthly nowcast, to October 2026.

Primary School Teachers employed in Australia
161,450
down 2.3% on a year earlier
October 2026 · JSA estimate
Over five years
−3.2%
166,746 in Oct 2021 → 161,450
Each October
Figure 1: People employed as Primary School Teachers, Australia, October 2021 to October 2026Estimated people employed each October from 2021 to 2026, one point a year.
160k162k164k166k168kOct 2022Oct 2024Oct 2026Primary School TeachersPrimary School Teachers, Oct 2021: 166,746Primary School Teachers, Oct 2022: 163,097Primary School Teachers, Oct 2023: 161,227Primary School Teachers, Oct 2024: 166,010Primary School Teachers, Oct 2025: 165,286Primary School Teachers, Oct 2026: 161,450161,450
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People employed as Primary School Teachers, Australia, October 2021 to October 2026
MonthPeople employed
October 2021166,746
October 2022163,097
October 2023161,227
October 2024166,010
October 2025165,286
October 2026161,450

Where this job is concentrated

Figure 2: People employed as Primary School Teachers by SA4 region, Australia, October 2026The five SA4 regions with the most people employed as Primary School Teachers in October 2026, of an estimated 161,450 across Australia.
Melbourne - Inner: 6,228Melbourne - Inner6,228Gold Coast: 5,031Gold Coast5,031Perth - North West: 4,985Perth - North West4,985Melbourne - North East: 4,200Melbourne - North East4,200Melbourne - South East: 4,167Melbourne - South East4,167
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People employed as Primary School Teachers by SA4 region, Australia, October 2026
SA4 regionPeople employed, October 2026
Melbourne - Inner6,228
Gold Coast5,031
Perth - North West4,985
Melbourne - North East4,200
Melbourne - South East4,167

Jobs and Skills Australia's nowcast is experimental: its figures are model estimates of the people employed in each occupation, not a count of them, and each monthly release revises the months before it.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation (NERO), October 2026, CC BY 4.0. Experimental estimates.

ViewJobs analysis of the Jobs and Skills Australia Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation: Capital city, state and national figures are sums of SA4 regions.

Primary School Teachers

Is this job in demand?

Is there a shortage of Primary School Teachers in Australia?

No national shortage (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List).

Employment is projected to grow 11.7% nationally, to 188,360 by May 2035 (Jobs and Skills Australia Employment Projections).

Jobs and Skills Australia rates occupations nationally each year; projections are model estimates.

Jobs and Skills Australia: Recent trends in displaced workers

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List, CC BY 4.0.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections, May 2025 to May 2035, CC BY 4.0. Projections are model estimates.

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