3. Application
There are 4 application windows in 2026.
| Application Window |
Notify Application Outcome from |
Interview Period |
Earliest Date to Assume Duty |
| 6 Jan to 2 Feb 2026 |
16 Feb 2026 |
7 Feb to 6 Mar 2026 |
Week of 22 Jun 2026 |
| 14 Apr to 11 May 2026* |
25 May 2026 |
4 May to 5 Jun 2026 |
Week of 14 Sep 2026 |
| 28 Jul to 10 Aug 2026* |
24 Aug 2026 |
3 Aug to 28 Aug 2026 |
28 Dec 2026 |
| 15 Sep to 28 Sep 2026 |
2 Nov 2026 |
5 Oct to 23 Oct 2026 |
Term 2 2027 (To be confirmed) |
Note: The actual 'Date to Assume Duty' varies depending on individual application processing timelines. The dates shown are the earliest possible for each application window.
*Contract Adjunct Teachers whose contract ends on 31 Dec 2026 are strongly encouraged to submit their applications during the April application window (i.e. 14 Apr to 11 May 2026), or at the latest by 4 Aug 2026 when the July application window opens.
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Jan 2026
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Apr 2026
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Jul 2026
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Sep 2026
KEY DATES
6 Jan 2026 to 2 Feb 2026
Application
Please submit your complete application via Careers@Gov by 2300 hours on the closing date. Applications submitted after this time may encounter technical difficulties and cannot be guaranteed successful submission.
Feb to Mar 2026
Interview period
In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview.
Following your interview, our recruitment team will carefully evaluate all interviewed candidates. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after your interview, your application is still being actively considered.
Mid Jun 2026
Assumption of duty
You will assume duty in the week of 22 Jun 2026 after you are offered a teaching position and have accepted the terms and conditions for employment with the Ministry.
KEY DATES
14 Apr 2026 to 11 May 2026
Application
Please submit your complete application via Careers@Gov by 2300 hours on the closing date. Applications submitted after this time may encounter technical difficulties and cannot be guaranteed successful submission.
May to Jun 2026
Interview period
In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview.
Following your interview, our recruitment team will carefully evaluate all interviewed candidates. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after your interview, your application is still being actively considered.
Mid Sep 2026
Assumption of duty
You will assume duty in the week of 14 Sep 2026 after you are offered a teaching position and have accepted the terms and conditions for employment with the Ministry.
KEY DATES
28 Jul to 10 Aug 2026
Application
Please submit your complete application via Careers@Gov by 2300 hours on the closing date. Applications submitted after this time may encounter technical difficulties and cannot be guaranteed successful submission.
Aug 2026
Interview period
In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview.
Following your interview, our recruitment team will carefully evaluate all interviewed candidates. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after your interview, your application is still being actively considered.
End Dec 2026
Assumption of duty
You will assume duty in the week of 28 Dec 2026 after you are offered a teaching position and have accepted the terms and conditions for employment with the Ministry.
KEY DATES
15 Sep to 28 Sep 2026
Application
Please submit your complete application via Careers@Gov by 2300 hours on the closing date. Applications submitted after this time may encounter technical difficulties and cannot be guaranteed successful submission.
Sep to Oct 2026
Interview period
In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview.
Following your interview, our recruitment team will carefully evaluate all interviewed candidates. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after your interview, your application is still being actively considered.
Mid Mar 2027
Assumption of duty
You will assume duty in the week of 15 Mar 2027 after you are offered a teaching position and have accepted the terms and conditions for employment with the Ministry.
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