Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Blacktown Campus

Temporary Full Time, Part Time and Talent Pool Opportunities

$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 of students!  

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. Have a 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

To find out more 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 Thursday, 24th of September, 2026

To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:

• Your current resume (PDF) (3 pages MAX) 
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: How do you differentiate instruction for learners with varying literacy levels, cultural backgrounds, and learning needs in the same ESOL classroom? (300 words max.)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Peta Handley, Peta.Handley@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: contact Jane Britten, Team Leader Educational Pathways, Jane.Britten@tafensw.edu.au

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.

A Talent Pool, 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.