Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Coffs Harbour Campus

Temporary Full Time opportunity up to 18^th December 2026

$111798 $132585 salary package - includes base salary ($98499 $116813) plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

Thats 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 someones world. Whether thats 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

Were seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation ofstudents!

Share your skills and passion for your industry build the skills qualifications and employability and support the career goals of our students.

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.

of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details

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 in teaching 5 different levels of learning (Entry level Certificate III)
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within teams

To find out more about the role click to view theRole 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 valuedso 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 AEDT Thursday 7^th May 2026

To apply for this role click on apply and provide:

• A cover letteroutlining how your capabilities knowledge and experience meet the essential requirements as outlined in the position description (2 pages MAX)
• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)

Dont have a TAE qualification but are interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor how you can become a TAFE Teacher or register your interest here.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Kayla Smith

Role-specific enquiries: contact Leonie Nilson Team Leader

For helpful insights into preparing your application TAFE NSWs 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 18months may be created for this position and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant may be filled via this recruitment.