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Overview

We are seeking to establish a pool of Language 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) delivers Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12) second 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 a range of diverse cultural backgrounds. We are seeking highly skilled and enthusiastic language teachers with the capacity to develop and deliver quality languages programs suited to delivery in a distance education context. We are looking for dynamic teachers who would bring classroom energy into our online environment, inspiring and engaging our students around 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 the 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, thorough understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum: Languages, and experience delivering high quality, effective and 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 also be highly regarded. You should embrace the idea of delivering the curriculum through information communication technology (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.

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 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 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 one of these or future venues. SIDE also has teaching facilities at Eaton Community College to accommodate teachers living in the Southwest.

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 personalbenefits.

During the school holidays, please contact Justine Daly on 0434 608 245.

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.

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 and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Apply for Job

- Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.

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/TCH994510

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 13 October 2025

Contact

Justine Daly, Deputy Principal: (08) 9311 1356 or emailing justine.daly@education.wa.edu.au

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

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