Teacher - English as an Additional Language/Dialect

Balcatta Senior High School · Balcatta, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

English as Additional Language

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

28 October 2026

42 days remaining

Posted 15 Sep 2026

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About 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

51%
49%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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 …

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