EAL/D Teacher - St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong

  • Edmondson Park, NSW
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 11 days ago
The Executive Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this temporary full-time position as an EAL/D Teacher at St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park commencing Term 1, 2026 until 18 December 2026.ABOUT THE ROLEThis 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.
ABOUT YOU
  • 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.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPEREIENCE
  • Post graduate TESOL qualification (desirable)
  • 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.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCEThis role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.POSITION APPLICATIONApplicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the 'About You' (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 EAL/D System Strategy - Learning K-12, on 0437 173 976.CLOSING DATE: 21 September 2025 AT 11:55PM

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong