Job Description

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

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Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Edmondson Park NSW

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- St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park, Recent South Wales
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- Permanent full time
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- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
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The Executive 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 28 January 2027.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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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:

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- Collaborate with the School Leadership Team and CEDoW EAL/D Officers.
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- Work within the school team to implement the EAL/D Management Plan responsibilities.
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- Design and facilitate professional learning opportunities in order to build teacher capacity.
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- Coordinate, facilitate and respond to the collection of student work samples and assessment data.
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- 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.
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ABOUT YOU

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

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- Post graduate TESOL qualification (desirable), or a willingness to study.
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- Appropriate qualifications for teaching Primary K – 6.
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- 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.
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- The applicant must be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.
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- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
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- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
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- Strong organisational skills.
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- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
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WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

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

📌 EAL/D Teacher - St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park (New South Wales)
🏢 Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong
📍 New South Wales