Teacher ESOL

TAFE NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking passionate ESOL teachers to join our Talent Pool for opportunities across the Sydney Metropolitan Region, Blue Mountains, Gosford and Wollongong. This talent pool will fill current and future Permanent Full-Time, Part-Time and Temporary vacancies.

You will help diverse learners achieve goals through engaging language learning and real-world communication skills. As an ESOL teacher, you will inspire confidence, curiosity, and practical language use in learners, shaping

Qualifications

• Qualifications in a recognised Bachelor degree (AQF 7) in education with a TESOL major, or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualifications in TESOL or higher may be required with a Bachelor degree.
• Evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver VET and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL across the Sydney Metropolitan Region, Blue Mountains, Gosford and Wollongong.
• Inspire confidence and real-world communication skills in diverse learners.

Skills

TESOL

English language teaching

Teamwork

Education

AQF7 Bachelor in Education (TESOL major)

Postgraduate TESOL qualification (AQF8+)

Graduate Diploma or higher in TESOL

Job description

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:

• 1. 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
• 2. Havea minimum of one year post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• 3. Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
• 4. 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 18months,willbe created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.