EAL Classroom Teacher (Years 7-9)

Salary Range: $79,586 - $118,036 + 12% super

Location: Dandenong

Employment Type: Full-time / Ongoing

Tradewind Australia is proud to partner with a well regarded government school in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs to recruit an EAL Teacher for a Term 4 ongoing opportunity. This role focuses on targeted language and literacy support for students across a diverse cohort, working closely with classroom teachers and wellbeing/support teams. It's a great fit for a passionate educator seeking a permanent pathway where you can make a visible impact, build strong relationships, and support student growth day-to-day.

About the School

This school supports a richly diverse community and places solid emphasis on inclusion, engagement, and student wellbeing. You'll join a team that values collaboration and consistent, structured support to help every learner access the curriculum. The environment suits educators who are calm, student-centred, and confident working within a community context.

About the Role

You'll deliver EAL support across the school, with a strong focus on literacy development and targeted learning plans aligned to student needs. Working closely with classroom teachers and wellbeing/support teams, you'll help remove language barriers and build student confidence and participation. A trauma-informed approach is important to ensure students feel safe, seen, and supported in their learning.

Benefits

- Full-time, ongoing opportunity commencing Term 4
- Meaningful, hands-on impact supporting literacy and student engagement




- Collaborative team environment with strong classroom/wellbeing partnership
- Varied, rewarding work across a diverse student cohort
- Scope to contribute to whole-school approaches to language and literacy support
- Support from Tradewind throughout the process (CV, interview prep, school insights)

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver targeted EAL instruction to students across varying English proficiency levels
- Plan and implement literacy-focused support aligned to student learning needs
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to differentiate and scaffold learning
- Use student data to inform interventions, groupings, and progress tracking
- Partner with wellbeing/support teams to provide trauma-informed learning support
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment that prioritises engagement

You Will Have

- Tertiary qualifications in Education and English (or related discipline)
- Current or pending VIT registration
- Strong knowledge of scaffolding strategies for English language learners
- Capability to support students from diverse cultural and language backgrounds
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice (or willingness to learn and apply)

About Tradewind Australia





Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning education recruitment agency, recognised nationally for exceptional candidate experience. We are the preferred supplier for many schools across Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in supporting teachers throughout every stage of their career.

We focus on long-term relationships and high-quality career outcomes.

- Personalised support throughout the recruitment process
- Access to relevant, detailed insights about school culture and expectations
- Free resume, KSC and interview preparation assistance
- Professional development from experienced Principal Mentor
- Strong industry reputation and extensive school partnerships

Tradewind Australia is dedicated to helping teachers secure rewarding, meaningful roles in education.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" to submit your application. For more information about this position, contact Meg McLaughlin from our Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110 0091 or [email protected]

Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working with Children Check and further compliance requests pending the organisation's requirements.

📌 EAL Classroom Teacher (Years Prep-9) (Dandenong)
🏢 Tradewind Australia
📍 Dandenong