Teacher ESL AMEP

Teacher ESL AMEP

Bendigo Kangan Institute

Bendigo Kangan Institute transforms lives through education and skills. By uniting Bendigo TAFE, Kangan Institute, VETASSESS, and eWorks, BKI connects individuals and industries with the power of education and career development. We provide future-ready skills, training, assessment solutions, and opportunities for lifelong learning. Our aspiration is to be Australia's premier skills provider. If you are keen to join an agile, forward-thinking organisation that champions innovation, or if you thrive as part of an inclusive, united team that prioritises the customer, we encourage you to read on.

About The Role

• Location: Broadmeadows (with potential travel to Craigieburn, Docklands, and Sunbury)
• Role Type: Full-time ongoing
• Remuneration: Commencing at $94,772.16 (inclusive of 12% superannuation, subject to qualifications)

Are you driven by a genuine desire to change lives through education? Bendigo Kangan Institute seeks an experienced Teacher ESL AMEP who is deeply passionate about assisting migrant learners in building confidence, enhancing their English proficiency, and forging better futures. In this capacity, you will contribute beyond teaching, playing a crucial role in supporting students as they settle, connect, and thrive within their new community.

You will become part of a welcoming, collaborative team of dedicated educators who are committed to student success. With robust mentoring and continuous support from experienced line managers, you will be empowered to deliver your best in the classroom and effect meaningful change daily.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Delivering engaging, culturally responsive EAL lessons adapted to the diverse needs of learners.
• Cultivating a safe, inclusive classroom environment where each student feels valued and supported.
• Tracking and supporting student progress to aid them in achieving their language and settlement objectives.
• Collaborating with fellow educators to exchange ideas and best practices.
• Maintaining high standards in teaching, assessment, and compliance.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment with guidance from a dedicated Program Lead.
• Access to high-quality teaching resources aligned with the AMEP curriculum.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to expand VET/AMEP expertise.
• A diverse and rewarding classroom experience working with adult migrant learners.
• A strong emphasis on student pathways, employability, and community integration.
• Mentoring and support for assessment, compliance, and validation processes.
• The opportunity to significantly impact learners' language acquisition, confidence, and settlement outcomes.
• The Fitness Passport Program, offering exclusive access for you and your family to over 230 locations nationwide.
• Counselling support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and various Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

We Are Seeking Someone Who:

• Is passionate about supporting the success of newly arrived migrants.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to student outcomes.
• Is collaborative, reliable, and proactive.
• Values diversity and shows respect for all cultures and backgrounds.
• Possesses strong organisational and digital literacy skills.

Essential Qualifications and Documentation:

• An undergraduate degree (or higher) in any discipline.
• A TESOL qualification, typically one of the following:
• Graduate Certificate in TESOL (commonly the minimum requirement)
• Graduate Diploma in TESOL
• Master of TESOL / Applied Linguistics
• A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Working with Children Clearance (WWCC).
• A current police check.
• Certified documentation verifying your right to work.
• Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts.

For any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please contact careers@kangan.edu.au.

Ready to make a change? Click 'Apply Now' to join our team.

Want to learn more? Contact careers@kangan.edu.au.

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. Bendigo Kangan Institute is a child-safe and equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance.

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that its campuses are situated on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, the Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, the Yorta Yorta Nations, and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past, present, and emerging, and their cultural heritage, recognising their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Applications close: 6 July 2026. Applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may commence before the closing date.

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this position at any time.