Education recruitment made easy
Primary and secondary schools across Australia trust us to connect them with standout teachers, support staff and administrators who are ready to step in and make a difference.
We support schools with experienced Casual Relief Teachers (CRT), permanent teachers, teacher aides, learning support staff and executive assistants. The focus is always the same, finding the people who are not only qualified and compliant but have the right attitude to fit in with your school. Fit matters, culture matters and the impact of getting it right is immediate.

Specialists in education recruitment
Casual relief staffing when you need it
Contract and permanent recruitment
We manage short term cover and long term appointments from end to end across:
- Primary and secondary teaching roles
- Maths, Science, English and Humanities
- Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
- Teacher aides and learning support staff
- Administration and executive assistant roles
Our network goes beyond availability, focusing on quality, capability and attitude so staff don’t just start well, they stay the duration and contribute to your school.
Simple and fast recruitment
“My experience with Expect A Star has been great. Their continual communication between the centre and myself has assisted in a smooth transition into my new teaching role.”
Let’s connect your school with educators who are ready to contribute.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee for listing jobs with Expect a Star?
No, there’s not a fee for schools when it comes to listing available jobs with Expect a Star.
How does the recruitment process work?
You share your vacancy with us and we take care of the rest for you. That includes sourcing, screening, compliance checks and interviews before presenting suitable candidates.
Why use an agency to find teachers instead of recruiting directly ourselves?
We do this every day, it’s our niche. By taking the work off your hands, we save your time, reduce admin and give you access to a wider pool of pre-screened, job ready educators and support staff.
What roles can you help us fill?
Expect a Star recruits across primary and secondary teaching, Casual Relief Teaching (CRT), teacher aides, learning support, administration and executive assistant roles.
Do you provide Casual Relief Teachers (CRT)?
Yes, Expect a Star provides Casual Relief Teachers. We maintain a ready to work pool of fully screened and compliant CRTs for short term and ongoing coverage when you need to backfill a teacher last minute.
Can you help with permanent teachers?
Yes, permanent recruitment of teachers is a core focus and we work closely with schools to find long term staffing solutions that are both quality and culturally fit.
How quickly can you fill a vacancy?
Timeframes vary by role and location, but we can begin sourcing candidates immediately once a vacancy is registered. To register a vacancy with us click here.
Do you work with regional schools?
Yes, Expect a Star supports both metro and regional schools across Australia, including candidates who are ready to relocate where required.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Every candidate is screened, reference checked and verified for qualifications, registration and compliance as part of their onboarding with Expect a Star.
Can we use you for short term cover only?
Yes. You can engage Expect a Star for one off CRT coverage, ongoing relief support, or full time recruitment, whatever suits your school’s needs.
