This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Melville Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dynamic and committed English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) teacher to join our Intensive English Centre (IEC) in 2027.

Our IEC provides a welcoming and supportive learning environment for newly arrived secondary-aged students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including students from humanitarian and migrant backgrounds, as well as International Fee-Paying students. Students come to us with a wide range of educational experiences and levels of English proficiency and are supported to develop the language, literacy and learning skills needed to successfully transition into mainstream secondary schooling.

Find out more about our school by visiting melville.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The successful applicant should have a strong understanding of EAL/D pedagogy and the explicit teaching of language through curriculum content. They should be able to design engaging, highly scaffolded learning programs that respond to students working across a range of English language proficiency levels.

A sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and WA EAL/D Progress Map is highly desirable, together with the ability to:

• explicitly teach oral language, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary
• develop students' language and literacy across curriculum areas
• use effective differentiation and scaffolding to support diverse learners
• teach phonics and phonemic awareness, with experience using THRASS highly desirable
• explicitly teach sentence structure, grammar and academic language
• build students' confidence, independence and capacity to participate in mainstream classrooms
• use formative assessment to identify students' language learning needs and monitor progress
• establish strong, respectful relationships with students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.

Why join our IEC?

Teaching in an IEC is a specialist and rewarding role. Our teachers support students not only to learn English, but to develop the confidence, independence and learning skills required to thrive in a new educational and cultural environment.

The successful applicant will become part of a collaborative team committed to high-quality EAL/D teaching, shared practice and continuous improvement. Strong pastoral care is central to our work, with an emphasis on belonging, wellbeing, positive relationships and creating a safe environment in which newly arrived students can learn and succeed.

Melville SHS is a vibrant, multicultural school committed to high-quality teaching and learning and success for all students. As a Quality Teaching Strategy Lead School, we value professional learning, collaboration and the development of teacher capacity.

If you are an educator who is passionate about language, literacy, cultural diversity and making a genuine difference to newly arrived young people, we would welcome your application.

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 Samantha Steele, Deputy Principal on (08) 6274 1300 or emailing Sam.Glazier@education.wa.edu.au

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 three (3) 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/TCH1064473

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 23 September 2026