Teacher of ESOL/Language, Literacy and Numeracy
Padstow Campus
Permanent Full Time Opportunity
$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,81, 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 Focus, 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 a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
We are seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of ESOL / Language, Literacy and Numeracy students!
You will help, construct, guide and enhance the educative process. In addition, you will facilitate learning by delivering world-class educational programs, enabling students to achieve their desired outcomes. In your next role, you will:
- Teach students face-to-face in classrooms and online
- Issue, mark and provide comprehensive feedback on assessments
- Undertake student administration, including marking registers and recording results
- Maintain relationships with local industry professionals and employers
Share your skills and passion for your industry, build the skills, qualifications, and employability, and support the career goals of our students.
About You
To be successful in this role you must meet the below essential requirements:
- Hold one of the ESOL qualifications:
A recognised* Bachelor degree (AQF
- in education, with a TESOL major OR
A recognised* Bachelor degree (AQF- + 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
AND
1. Hold one of the below LLN qualifications:
A recognised*Bachelor degree (AQF
- in education, with an LLND focus OR
- A recognised* postgraduate qualification (AQF 8 or higher) in LLND OR
- A Qualification at AQF5 (or above) and relevant experience in an LLND area
Note: Successful applicants coming in under #3 must complete Adult Literacy and Numeracy Teaching (ALaNT) + TAELLN skillset (TAESS00026 or predecessor) within 18 months of engagement*. From an accredited Australian Higher Education Institution, or qualification recognised as equivalent to the stated AQF level or higher by the Australian Government Country Education Profiles (CEPs) tool
2. Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in teaching adult LLND and ESOL.
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
- Highly developed teaching skills across a number of different curricula and proven ability to design and create assessments and resources, across ESOL and LLN adult educational settings
- Experience teaching using technology
To about the role, click to view the Role Description
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.
Together we can change lives! Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Wednesday 19th August, 2026
To apply for this role, click on ‘apply’ and provide:
- Your current resume (PDF) (MAX 3 pages)
- JP Certified Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file).
- Cover Letter outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience meet the essential requirements as outlined in the position description (MAX 2 pages)
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Peta Handley, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at
[email protected].
Role-specific enquiries: contact Kris Watkins, Team Leader Education Pathways, Via Email:
[email protected]
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.
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 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.
