❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding teacher resignations in WA public schools between 2021 and 2024, broken down by years of service and re-employment status. The data indicates teacher attrition and subsequent re-employment.
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(1) Of the number of teachers who resigned during the 2024 school year, how many resigned within: (a) 0-1 years of their commencement as a WA public school teacher; (b) 1-2 years of their commencement as a WA public school teacher; (c) 2-3 years of their commencement as a WA public school teacher; and (d) More than 3 years of their commencement as a WA public school teacher? (2) What is the equivalent answer for (1) for the following school years: (a) 2023; (b) 2022; and (c) 2021?
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Answered
14 August 2025
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
8 days
The Department of Education advises:
Resignation year
(1)(a)
0-1 years
(1)(b)
1-2 years
(1)(c)
2-3 years
(1)(d)
3+ years
Number of teachers who were re-employed as of 19 June 2025
(1) 2024
98
97
81
1,003
364
(2)(a) 2023
114
87
75
957
382
(2)(b) 2022
106
73
95
971
413
(2)(c) 2021
54
50
66
615
244
Teacher attraction and retention is a national priority, as reflected by the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan.
Resignation year
(1)(a)
0-1 years
(1)(b)
1-2 years
(1)(c)
2-3 years
(1)(d)
3+ years
Number of teachers who were re-employed as of 19 June 2025
(1) 2024
98
97
81
1,003
364
(2)(a) 2023
114
87
75
957
382
(2)(b) 2022
106
73
95
971
413
(2)(c) 2021
54
50
66
615
244
Teacher attraction and retention is a national priority, as reflected by the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan.
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