Teach With Us

Are you an experienced teacher with a love of teaching? Do you have knowledge to share with adult learners? Consider teaching at WEA Sydney.

Why teach at WEA Sydney

Join a community of passionate educators delivering engaging learning experiences for adults across Sydney and online.

We welcome new tutors to our teaching community where you can design your own courses and work within a professional adult education environment.

Ideally, you will be qualified in your subject area, experienced in adult education, and comfortable delivering face-to-face, online, or hybrid learning.

You should have a passion for your subject and the ability to create inclusive, engaging learning experiences.

Art and Craft

Teach hands-on creative practice across drawing, painting, photography, and craft techniques.

Business and Finance

Deliver practical learning in business thinking, financial literacy, and workplace capability.

History

Guide learners through major civilisations, events, and historical movements across time and place.

Humanities

Facilitate discussion-based learning in ideas, society, belief systems, and cultural thought.

Languages

Support structured language learning through communication and cultural understanding.

Leisure and Wellbeing

Inspire learning through lifestyle interests including travel, gardening, hobbies, and wellbeing.

Music

Develop musical understanding through appreciation, performance, and vocal practice.

Technology

Build confidence in digital skills, artificial intelligence, and everyday technology use.

Vocational Training

Deliver accredited training pathways including Cert. IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122).

Teaching Terms

WEA Sydney delivers programs across four teaching terms each year, with flexible scheduling depending on course type and delivery mode.

Summer 2026

12 Jan – 10 Apr

Main Program starts: 27 Jan

Autumn 2026

13 Apr – 3 Jul

Main Program starts: 27 Apr

Winter 2026

6 Jul – 25 Sep

Main Program starts: 20 Jul

Spring 2026

28 Sep – 18 Dec

Main Program starts: 12 Oct

How to apply

Ready to teach?

Complete the Tutor Application Form and send your resume to the relevant teaching area below.

Apply to Teach

Humanities, Finance & IT:humanities@weasydney.nsw.edu.au

Languages:languages@weasydney.nsw.edu.au

Vocational Training:vet@weasydney.nsw.edu.au