Teacher - English as an Additional Language/Dialect

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Perth, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time
Overview

Teacher - English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD). Pool 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.

Role and context

The School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) serves students across Western Australia and provides intensive English language support for recently arrived regional primary and secondary students. SIDE delivers Foundation, General and ATAR EALD courses for CALD and Aboriginal EALD students, and supports online distance education with blended learning programs.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver rigorous and engaging EALD blended learning programs suited to online distance education, including online teaching and occasional visits to students and schools.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of inclusive, culturally and linguistically responsive teaching programs; work closely with staff in partner schools, students, families, local communities, SIDE staff and other stakeholders.
  • Provide advice and guidance to school leaders and teachers regarding goal setting, pathway planning, and applying the EALD Progress Map to make consistent judgements.
  • Collaborate to support recently arrived EALD students in the Beginning or Emerging phases of acquiring Standard Australian English.
  • Engage in professional collaboration to support equity of outcomes for EALD students across Western Australia.
  • Participate in SIDE's training and support programs; work within a distributed network of SIDE teaching facilities and venues as required.
  • Occasionally travel to regional schools to meet student needs, with planned visits negotiated with staff.
Qualifications and experience
  • Relevant EALD qualification and recent classroom experience in an EALD setting preferred.
  • High-level communication skills and the ability to build respectful, collaborative relationships with students, parents and teachers.
Eligibility and Employment
  • 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.
  • Be eligible for a WA Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, with a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before starting.
Application process
  • All applications must be submitted online. Include two referees (one preferably your current line manager).
  • Attach a statement (up to four pages) demonstrating Professional Knowledge, Practice and Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position. Attach a CV (up to four pages).
  • Ensure attachments are ready before you start the application. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support, contact the Department of Education Recruitment team.
Equity and diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting WA's diversity. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are welcome. See the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for details.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Learn more about professional and personal benefits.

Learn more

For more information, contact Leisel O'Keefe, Deputy Principal, at (08) 9311 1630 or Leisel.Okeefe@education.wa.edu.au


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