At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and teach English to diverse learners, creating engaging and practical learning experiences.
- Company: Join TAFE NSW, a leader in transformative education and training.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, health programs, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while celebrating diversity and empowering communities.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education with TESOL major or equivalent qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Casual/Temporary, Full time, Part time, Permanent Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact. That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people. At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work. We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a variety of flexible working options.
About the role: We're seeking passionate and highly skilled ESOL Teachers to join our Talent Pool for opportunities across the Sydney Metropolitan Region, Blue Mountains, Gosford and Wollongong. This talent pool will be used to fill current and future Permanent Full-Time, Part-Time and Temporary teaching vacancies across these locations. By joining the talent pool, you'll be considered for opportunities to help change lives through education while supporting learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals.
As an ESOL Teacher, you'll inspire confidence, curiosity, and real-world communication skills in learners ready to thrive. You'll bring language to life through engaging, practical learning experiences that empower students to connect, participate, and succeed in their communities and future careers. This is your chance to shape pathways, celebrate diversity, and champion every learner's voice while sharing your passion for education in a role where every lesson opens doors and every day makes a difference.
About You: To be deemed successful in the role you need the following:
- Qualifications in: A recognised Bachelor degree (AQF 7) in education, with a TESOL major OR A recognised Bachelor degree (AQF 7) + a postgraduate qualification (AQF 8 or higher) in TESOL OR A recognised Graduate Diploma or higher + a postgraduate qualification (AQF 8 or higher) in TESOL from an accredited Australian Higher Education Institution, or a qualification recognised as equivalent to the stated AQF level or higher by the Australian Government Country Education Profiles (CEPs) tool.
- Have a minimum of one year post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
- Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Be prepared to continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence.
Highly Regarded:
- Experience in teaching English as an additional language to diverse learners.
- Experience teaching using technology.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within teams.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.
Applications close 11.55pm AEDT, Thursday 12th of November, 2026. To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. A Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, will be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant may be filled via this recruitment.
Teacher ESOL in Sydney employer: TAFE NSW
At TAFE NSW, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers educators to make a life-changing impact. With competitive salary packages, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our teachers are equipped with the tools they need to inspire the next generation of Automotive students at both Hornsby and Brookvale Campuses. Join us in a role where your passion for teaching can flourish while contributing to the growth of our communities and industries.
