ESL Teacher

Perth Campus

Full-time, Permanent

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we’ve helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives.

We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.

Are you ready for a dynamic role in a truly international environment?

As an ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher, you will use EF’s curriculum and blended learning approach to lead classes of international students of varying English levels, working under the Director of Studies alongside the Academic department.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Plan and prepare lessons: You will deliver engaging General English and Special Interest (SPIN) courses that meet the diverse needs of international students.
• Inspire language learning: You will ignite students’ passion for language learning by creating interactive, immersive, and meaningful classroom experiences that bring language to life.
• Academic administration: You will track student attendance, assess progress, and provide regular feedback to support each student’s learning journey.
• Classroom management: You will foster a positive, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment where students feel safe, motivated, and empowered to participate.
• School Spirit: As part of the greater campus team, you will encourage students to get involved beyond classroom lessons, helping them connect through activities, events, and cultural exchanges.
• Safeguarding and Welfare: You will prioritize the well-being and safety of students, following EF’s safeguarding policies, and being ready to respond to any issues that may arise.
• Professional Development: You will stay up to date with the latest ESL teaching practices, integrating innovative methods and technology to support student learning and growth.

What We’re Looking For:

• Full fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• All additional languages are a plus!
• Previous experience as an ESL Teacher
• Experience with safeguarding and student welfare
• Strong classroom management and communication skills to support a dynamic and evolving student community (student participation in our programs varies from two weeks to one year)
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Teaching or similar/related field
• TESOL qualification (Certificate IV in TESOL)
• Experience living, working, or studying abroad is a plus!
• Full working rights in Australia
• Have or are willing to obtain a Working With Children Check

What EF offers:

• Discounts on EF programs for Staff, and Staff Friends and Family for all EF Programs
• Free use of EF Hello: a premium Language Learning App
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued Education
• Exciting opportunities for domestic and international career advancement within 2-3 years
• And much more…

At EF Language Abroad we are dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

Ready to make a difference while having fun? Apply now!

About EF Education First

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than hundreds of schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, São Paulo, Tokyo, Zürich, and more. Learn more athttps://www.ef.com.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.