Teacher - Languages

Be among the first 25 applicants. Are you a dynamic, innovative and culturally responsive teacher? Do you have the interest and desire to develop expertise in teaching online? We are seeking to establish a pool of Language Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) delivers Kindergarten to Year 12 language programs in Chinese, French, Indonesian, Italian and Japanese, with a large team of more than 30 language teachers. Our students are predominantly in small regional and remote schools and have diverse cultural backgrounds.

We are seeking highly skilled language teachers with the capacity to develop and deliver quality language programs suited to delivery in a distance education context. We are looking for dynamic teachers who bring classroom energy into our online environment, inspiring and engaging students across Western Australia and beyond. If you are excited about sharing your passion for language and culture, working collaboratively in a vibrant team environment and immersing yourself in online teaching and learning space, this could be a role for you.

To be suitable for this role, you should have a qualification to teach one or more of the languages offered at SIDE, a thorough understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum: Languages, and experience delivering high quality, engaging programs to language students in a primary and/or lower secondary context. The capacity to teach language courses at Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) level will be highly regarded. You should embrace delivering the curriculum through ICT, exhibit innovation and creativity in classroom practices, and be able to cater for students with culturally diverse backgrounds and a range of needs and abilities.

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 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 will 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 varying contexts and needs. SIDE models exemplary practice in the use of synchronous (Webex) and asynchronous (Moodle) platforms. SIDE has a dedicated training and support program for staff who join our school. Our practice is contemporary and evolving, making SIDE an exciting place to work. Teachers participate in a regional travel program to meet the needs of students and partner schools. Visits are planned in negotiation with staff and 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; teaching facilities at Eaton Community College accommodate teachers living in the Southwest.

Working for the Department of Education includes competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about benefits on the Department's Careers Page or in the applicant resources.

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, 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.

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 work rights for the term of the appointment
• Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start
• Consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit

All applications must be submitted online. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Step 2: Attach documents. Your application should include:

• A statement (up to four pages) demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the position context
• A CV (up to four pages) outlining employment history and professional learning relevant to this position

It is recommended you have attachments ready before you start your application. For tips on writing your teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, visit the Department's Careers Page or refer to the applicant resources. Your application must be received before the closing date and time; late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH994510. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process. Closing date: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 13 October 2025.