Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) comprises 38 Catholic schools with more then 20,000 students enrolled across the Illawarra, Macarthur, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands regions.
Location:Catholic Education Office, Wollongong
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 ****.
ABOUT THE ROLE
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:
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 qualified 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), or a willingness to study.
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 CLEARANCE
This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.
POSITION APPLICATION
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).
To confidentially discuss your application contact Crystal Ash, Professional Officer EAL/D System Strategy - Learning K-12, on ************.
Closing date: 11 October *******:55pm
St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is located near the junction of the M5 & M7 motorways. It is a rapidly growing P-12 Diocesan Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition.

📌 Eal/D Teacher - St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park (Sydney)
🏢 St Francis Catholic College
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