<p><strong>Location:</strong> Catholic Education Office, Wollongong</p> <p>The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this temporary full-time or part-time negotiable position as an EAL/D Teacher at St Therese Catholic Parish Primary School, West Wollongong commencing Term 3, 2025.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p> <p>This position sits within the Learning&nbsp;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:</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with the School Leadership Team and CEDoW EAL/D Officers.</li> <li>Work within the school team to implement the EAL/D Management Plan responsibilities.</li> <li>Design and facilitate professional learning opportunities in order to build teacher capacity.</li> <li>Coordinate, facilitate and respond to the collection of student work samples and assessment data.</li> <li>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.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.</li> <li>A well-articulated understanding and application of student-centred, quality EAL/D pedagogical practices that are grounded in current evidence-based research.</li> <li>The ability to identify EAL/D students’ needs and plan for appropriate student support K-6.</li> <li>Apply expert knowledge of the diverse needs of students of EAL/D to support their full participation in learning.</li> <li>Facilitate the analysis of student work samples using the ACARA EAL/D Learning Progressions (and/or The ESL Scales) to direct teaching and learning.</li> <li>Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.</li> <li>Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider school community.</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPEREIENCE&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>University TESOL training or a willingness to undertake such training.</li> <li>Appropriate qualifications for teaching Primary K – 6.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>The applicant must be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.</li> <li>Well-developed interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Well-developed oral and written communication skills.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills.</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</strong></p> <p>This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.</p> <p><strong>POSITION APPLICATION&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Applicants 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).</p> <p>To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.</p> <p>To confidentially discuss your application contact Sharon Gilbert, Project Officer - Learning K-12, on 0408 904 183.</p> <p><strong>CLOSING DATE: 15 JUNE 2025 AT 5PM&nbsp;</strong></p>