 Intensive English Centre (IEC) is seeking to appoint a pool of passionate, motivated, and committed Teachers - English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EaL/D) to the IEC team, who ideally have thorough understanding of students with limited schooling and/or students with little English language knowledge. Suitable applicants will ideally possess experience teaching EAL/D in an Intensive English Centre and or Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) context and should possess EAL/D / TESOL qualifications. Experience teaching students who have had limited schooling and/or possession of a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will also be advantageous and viewed favourably. The role may also include teaching aspects of the Humanities Curriculum to the same students. Lynwood SHS enrols to our Intensive English Centre (IEC), newly arrived migrant and refugee background students, Years 7-10, with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. These young people are resilient, motivated, and engaged learners, and some may come from a trauma background. Through the study of a range of core and elective subjects, these students acquire Standard Australian English, and the skills and knowledge needed for success in the Western Australian Education system. Students exiting the IEC may remain at Lynwood SHS but generally will enrol at their local intake school. To be successful in this role, you should have a strategic, evidence and goal-focused approach to teaching that engages, supports, and challenges students to be active learners and critical thinkers. The ability to work effectively in and across teams is important. The context of the school will require you to apply effective interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills across the school as you support your students to be successful. This includes working closely with parents and the community to attain the best educational outcomes for students. As part of your regular practice, you should reflect on and assess the effectiveness of your teaching and promote an environment of active and positive learning and collaboration. You should use evidence-based, relevant, and engaging instructional strategies to create opportunities that engage, challenge, and empower students to achieve to the highest of their potential. Creating and promoting an inclusive and safe environment that caters for different student learning styles and needs is essential to this role. Knowledge of effective classroom management strategies and restorative practices will be considered favourably. With an *ICSEA of 994 (Band 7), we have around 49% LBOTE and over 60 different nationalities represented at the school. The school’s diversity and respect for difference is a feature, enabling our students to become positive, resilient, and confident about their futures. An Intensive English Centre supports the development of language skills for students new to Australia. The school learning environment is extremely positive with a strong focus on student wellbeing and the development of social emotional learning through the Teacher Advocacy Group (TAG) program and a strong Good Standing Policy. Approved Specialist Programs in Soccer and Environment & Life Sciences (EaLS) supports a wide range of General, VET and ATAR courses. Lynwood is complex, diverse, challenging and much loved by the school community and staff. The passion and commitment of students, staff and community members working together in a spirit of absolute positivity about what our students can achieve, is a significant hallmark of this wonderful school. Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits. Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nicola de Lacy, Deputy Principal on (08) 9354 0600 or by emailing nicola.delacy@education.wa.edu.au If advertising over the school holidays, please complete: During the school holidays, please contact Nicola de Lacy on 0427 976 911. Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details. Eligibility To work with us, you must: • hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration. • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website. • apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and • consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online. Step 1: Select Apply for Job • Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: • A statement of up to 4 pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school. • A CV of up to 3 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application. For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH992124 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 10th October 2025)
We are seeking to establish a pool of English as an Additional Language/Dialect teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Lynwood Senior High School is an Independent Public School that caters for students in Years 7 - 12. We have a reputation for our outstanding approach to the care of every student, together with a commitment to their academic success across all our programs in the school. Our vision to Embrace Diversity, Celebrate Excellence, and Together Create Sustainable Futures is at the heart of this incredible, values-rich, socially and culturally diverse school community.
Find out more about our school by visiting Lynwood Senior High School or Schools Online.
The Role
Lynwood Senior High School (SHS) Intensive English Centre (IEC) is seeking to appoint a pool of passionate, motivated, and committed Teachers - English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EaL/D) to the IEC team, who ideally have thorough understanding of students with limited schooling and/or students with little English language knowledge.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess experience teaching EAL/D in an Intensive English Centre and or Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) context and should possess EAL/D / TESOL qualifications. Experience teaching students who have had limited schooling and/or possession of a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will also be advantageous and viewed favourably. The role may also include teaching aspects of the Humanities Curriculum to the same students.
Lynwood SHS enrols to our Intensive English Centre (IEC), newly arrived migrant and refugee background students, Years 7-10, with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. These young people are resilient, motivated, and engaged learners, and some may come from a trauma background. Through the study of a range of core and elective subjects, these students acquire Standard Australian English, and the skills and knowledge needed for success in the Western Australian Education system. Students exiting the IEC may remain at Lynwood SHS but generally will enrol at their local intake school.
To be successful in this role, you should have a strategic, evidence and goal-focused approach to teaching that engages, supports, and challenges students to be active learners and critical thinkers. The ability to work effectively in and across teams is important. The context of the school will require you to apply effective interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills across the school as you support your students to be successful. This includes working closely with parents and the community to attain the best educational outcomes for students.
As part of your regular practice, you should reflect on and assess the effectiveness of your teaching and promote an environment of active and positive learning and collaboration. You should use evidence-based, relevant, and engaging instructional strategies to create opportunities that engage, challenge, and empower students to achieve to the highest of their potential. Creating and promoting an inclusive and safe environment that caters for different student learning styles and needs is essential to this role. Knowledge of effective classroom management strategies and restorative practices will be considered favourably.
With an *ICSEA of 994 (Band 7), we have around 49% LBOTE and over 60 different nationalities represented at the school. The school’s diversity and respect for difference is a feature, enabling our students to become positive, resilient, and confident about their futures. An Intensive English Centre supports the development of language skills for students new to Australia.
The school learning environment is extremely positive with a strong focus on student wellbeing and the development of social emotional learning through the Teacher Advocacy Group (TAG) program and a strong Good Standing Policy. Approved Specialist Programs in Soccer and Environment & Life Sciences (EaLS) supports a wide range of General, VET and ATAR courses. Lynwood is complex, diverse, challenging and much loved by the school community and staff. The passion and commitment of students, staff and community members working together in a spirit of absolute positivity about what our students can achieve, is a significant hallmark of this wonderful school.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nicola de Lacy, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9354 0600 or by emailing nicola.delacy@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Nicola de Lacy on 0427 976 911.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH992124
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 10 October 2025
