Teacher - English as an Additional Language/Dialect
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
English as Additional Language
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
28 October 2026
Posted 15 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Balcatta Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
123.2
79.4 teaching · 43.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,088
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
55%
Girls vs boys
554 girls · 534 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of highly motivated and dedicated English as Additional Language Dialect (EAL/D) Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Balcatta Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School dedicated to developing a personalised education to enable students reach their academic, social and cultural potential. At Balcatta SHS, an inclusive learning community with strong focus on pastoral care and student achievement is accomplished through the school’s commitment in providing an engaging, creative challenging curriculum.
Balcatta SHS is committed to student achievement and success with its inclusive approach where all students valued and treated as individuals.
Find out more about our school by visiting balcattashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will preferably have experience in teaching EAL/D at both a lower and senior school level and have a strong understanding of the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and WA curriculum. The desired applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate closely with school leadership, teachers and education assistants to ensure teaching and learning adjustments for EAL/D students.
The desired applicants will ideally have the ability to utilise contemporary, evidence-based practices related to EA/LD. Applicants that display strong knowledge and application of EAL/D Progress Map are highly …