Group
Occupation
259531 Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
259531 Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teaches English to students whose first language is a language other than English.
Alternative title
- English as a Second Language Teacher
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Assesses the needs of individual students in the context of English language acquisition
- Teaches students in a range of settings, either individually or in groups
- Teaches students English language skills using a variety of methods, including lecture and visual demonstration
- Provides assistance and advice to other teachers of students for whom English is an additional language
- Designs and produces teaching materials, and adapts existing materials
- Prepares course outlines and goals
- Assigns lessons, corrects homework, and prepares and grades exams
- Analyses, provides feedback and reports on student outcomes