Teaching Service

Reference number

0000BCKP

Occupation

Teachers

Work type

Location

Sydney Region

Salary Information

Remuneration package valued at up to $156,253.00. Base salary ranges from $90,177.00 to $137,861.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

Principal Network

Mount Druitt

School Name

Dawson Public School

Staff Area

Mount Druitt

Closing date

09 September 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Information

Dawson Public School, located in Western Sydney, serves a diverse community, with 281 K-6 students, 2 multi-categorical (MC) support classes, and 53 preschool students totalling 346 students. Our schools cultural diversity includes 52% of our students from non-English speaking backgrounds, 33% requiring EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) support, and 18% identifying as Aboriginal.

Selection Criteria

- Approval to teach primary English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in EAL/D qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement high quality engaging and effective differentiated teaching and learning EAL/D programs and resources to maximise the learning outcomes of diverse learners.
- Ability to guide teachers in effective use of the ACARA EAL/D Learning Progressions and ESL Scales and work collaboratively with staff on whole-school data collection and reporting practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience in working collaboratively with teachers, school leaders and families.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education,



you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

This is a permanent part-time position of 4 per week, 0.8 FTE (full time equivalent).

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part time employment; therefore, applicants seeking permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply.



Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:

- The FTE selection is final.

- No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.

- If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.

Additional Information

Situated on Dharug land, we honour the enduring connection to our First Peoples and their custodianship of this land. Our school culture is defined by shared beliefs, values, and practices that shape the experiences of students, staff, and the community. We embed well-being through Positive Psychology, focusing on Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishments, and Health, fostering an inclusive environment for all. We will be ensuring a school wide focus on positive literacy and numeracy outcomes through evidence-informed practices, and ensuring equity and engagement across all initiatives.

How to Apply

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

📌 Teacher English as an Additional Language or Dialect - Part-time (0.8FTE) - Dawson Public School (Sydney)
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