Location: St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park

The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this permanent full time position as an EAL/D Teacher at St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park commencing at the start of Term 1, 2025.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position sits within the Learning K-12 Team, the position requires significant experience in curriculum and the capacity to support EAL/D students within Primary Schools. This role is part of a wider EAL/D team and as such, the EAL/D Teacher will be required to:

• collaborate with the School Leadership Team and CEDoW EAL/D Officers.
• work within the school team to implement the EAL/D Management Plan responsibilities.
• design and facilitate professional learning opportunities in order to build teacher capacity.
• coordinate, facilitate and respond to the collection of student work samples and assessment data.
• support EAL/D students’ learning needs through a range of pedagogical processes, including collaborative planning, co-teaching with classroom teachers and the design of student learning plans. 

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• A well-articulated understanding and application of student-centred, quality EAL/D pedagogical practices that are grounded in current evidence-based research.
• The ability to identify EAL/D students’ needs and plan for appropriate student support K-6.
• Apply expert knowledge of the diverse needs of students of EAL/D to support their full participation in learning.
• Facilitate the analysis of student work samples using the ACARA EAL/D Learning Progressions (and/or The ESL Scales) to direct teaching and learning.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider school community.

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University TESOL training or a willingness to undertake such training.
• Appropriate qualifications for teaching Primary K – 6.
• Accredited Level B to teach Religious Education in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

POSITION APPLICATION 

Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).

To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.

To confidentially discuss your application contact Crystal Ash, Professional Officer - Learning K-12, on 0437 173 976.

The Catholic Education Office is an agency of the Church called to stewardship and service in support of the System of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong. Through partnerships with clergy, parents, staff, school leaders and students it contributes to strengthening the Communion of the Church. 

Closing date: 22 August 2024 at 5.00pm