Teacher - English As An Additional Language/dialect

Are you an innovative, culturally responsive teacher who works best as part of a dynamic team? Are you passionate about improving equity of outcomes for EALD students across Western Australia? We are seeking to establish a pool of English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year.

Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The Role The School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) serves students across Western Australia and is responsive to the needs of EALD learners across a diverse range of contexts.

Working at SIDE provides unique and innovative opportunities to strengthen equity and outcomes for EALD students across the state.

The SIDE EALD Outreach Program provides intensive English language support for recently arrived regional primary and secondary students who are unable to access metropolitan Intensive English Centres (IEC).

The classes are designed to support recently arrived EALD students in the Beginning or Emerging phases of acquiring Standard Australian English and are intended to complement school-based EALD support across Learning Areas.

All Foundation, General and ATAR EALD courses for senior secondary CALD and Aboriginal EALD students are offered by SIDE.

We are seeking highly skilled and enthusiastic primary and secondary teachers with the capacity to develop and deliver rigorous and engaging EALD blended learning programs suited to the online distance education context.

This includes online teaching and occasional visits to the students and schools.

Applicants will ideally contribute to the development and delivery of inclusive, culturally and linguistically responsive teaching programs, and be required to work closely with staff in partner schools, students, families, local communities, SIDE staff and other stakeholders.

Your role would include providing advice and guidance to school leaders and teachers at regional schools regarding goal setting, pathway planning and making consistent judgements with the EALD Progress Map.

To be suitable for this role, you will ideally have a relevant EALD qualification and recent classroom experience in an EALD setting.

High level communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build mutually respectful, collaborative relationships with students, their parents and teachers are foundational skills required for this role.

If you are motivated by improving equity for EALD students, co-leading innovative school and system initiatives in a vibrant team environment, and learning and immersing yourself in the online teaching and learning space, this could be a role for you.

School of Isolated and Distance Education SIDE is a cutting-edge online school that provides a high level of education to children who need additional flexibility.

We play a critical role within the Western Australian education system, supporting system needs and priorities.

Our vision is to enhance and expand learning opportunities for Western Australian students, regardless of their circumstances, through high quality, inclusive and culturally responsive educational programs in a blended learning environment, guided by our values of Connection, Courage, Equity, Creativity and Compassion.

As a teacher with SIDE, you may have the opportunity to reach out and make a difference to students throughout Western Australia, delivering high-quality online and blended education programs to suit the varying contexts and needs of our students.

As a recognised leader in blended education in Australia, SIDE models exemplary practice in the use of both synchronous (Webex) and asynchronous (Moodle) platforms of instruction.

SIDE has a dedicated training and support program for staff who join our school.

Our practice is both contemporary and constantly evolving, making SIDE an exciting and dynamic place to work.

Teachers at SIDE participate in our regional travel program to meet the needs of students and partner schools.

Visits are planned in negotiation with staff, and at times may include short-term stays in regional and remote locations.

SIDE has a main campus in Leederville and teaching facilities at Canning College, Clarkson Community High School and Northlake Senior Campus.

Teachers based in the metropolitan area may be required to work at any current or future metropolitan venues.

SIDE also has teaching facilities at Eaton Community College to accommodate teachers living in the Southwest.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.side.wa.edu.au or Schools Online Flexible Work Opportunities SIDE offers the opportunity for some teachers to enter into flexible home-based working arrangements to deliver education online to students across the state.

Therefore, teachers in regional areas are also encouraged to apply to this pool.

Learn more about our flexible work arrangements here.

Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Leisel O'Keefe, Deputy Principal on (08) 9311 1630 or Leisel.

Okeefe@education.wa.edu.au Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility To work with us, you must: hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.

be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.

apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.

A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department's Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time.

Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH989876 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applicati September 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 1 September 2025

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