Teacher ESOL

TAFE NSW External; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW seeks world-class ESOL educators to inspire the next generation at the Wagga Wagga campus. The role focuses on delivering face-to-face ESOL, creating practical learning experiences that empower students to connect with their communities and future careers.

The successful candidate will bring TESOL expertise, strong communication and a collaborative approach to a supportive, diverse learning environment. Positions include permanency and a 12-month temporary contract where applicable.

Qualifications

• Recognised Bachelor degree (AQF7) in education with TESOL major, or equivalent.
• Three years post-qualification experience in relevant field (within five years).
• Evidence of teaching qualifications for Vocational Education and Training (VET).
• Commitment to ongoing VET knowledge and industry currency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ESOL teaching at the Wagga Wagga campus in a face-to-face environment.
• Ignite confidence, curiosity, and real-world communication skills in learners.
• Provide engaging, practical learning experiences to connect students with communities and futures.
• Support pathways, celebrate diversity, and empower every learner’s voice.

Education

Bachelor degree (AQF7) in education with TESOL major

Bachelor degree (AQF7) + postgraduate qualification in TESOL

Graduate Diploma or higher + postgraduate qualification in TESOL

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wagga Wagga Campus

2 x Permanent Full Time opportunities & 1 x Temporary Full Time opportunity up to 12 months

$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 world-class educators to inspire the next generation ofstudents!

This position will deliver teaching at the Wagga Wagga campus at a face to face environment. As a Teacher ESOL, you’ll ignite confidence, curiosity, and real‑world communication skills in learners who are 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

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 three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.

3. Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. 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 a second language in a multi-level classroom
• Experience teaching in online environments
• 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 Sunday 25th October 2026

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

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.

An eligibility list, valid for 18months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.