Department of Education Victoria – Collingwood VIC

Collingwood English Language School (CELS) is the major provider of the New Arrivals Program in the North-Western Victoria Region. It is a Foundation to Year 10 multi campus school, providing full time, intensive English Language courses for newly arrived migrants and refugees with campuses located in Collingwood, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn. The South Morang campus opened in July 2023 (Term 3).

We provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where students prepare for a seamless academic, social and cultural transition to mainstream school or other educational pathways. We also support families and guardians to understand and engage with our school community and the Victorian Education system.

Students attend the New Arrivals Program for intensive English as an Additional Language courses for 6 months if educational background is age equivalent. Students with disrupted schooling often attend for 4 terms. Assessment and reporting reflect this context.

The ratio of teachers to students is 13:1. Multicultural education aides support teachers, students and families.

Vision

We provide innovative, creative, high qualityEAL teaching and learning programs. Our students have a sense of curiosity, resilience and are excited about their learning and preparation for mainstream school or further education, leading to improved academic and life chances.

At Collingwood English Language School:

We provide an exceptional English as an Additional Language program in a welcoming, caring, friendly, collaborative and inclusive learning community

We provide EAL leadership and advocacy





Our EAL Specialist teachers provide high quality learning and teaching in a safe and supportive environment

Our students are courageous and determined learners and become effective members of the school and wider community

Our parents and guardians are active participants in their students¿ learning and in the school community

Values

Our core purpose at Collingwood English Language School is underpinned by the following values

Respect: for ourselves, each other and our environment

Kindness:to others through compassion and celebrating success

Learning: being ready to learn, do my best, be actively engaged, share ideas and welcomefeedback. Seek support.

Collingwood Campus

Collingwood English Language School was established as a school in 1989. The Collingwood Campus is located in Cambridge Street, approximately one kilometre northeast of the city centre. This is the original campus.

The Broadmeadows Campus is in Johnstone St Broadmeadows, and is part of the Dimboola Hub, sharing the oval with Broadmeadows Valley Primary School and Hume Central (Dimboola Rd Campus)

Craigieburn Campus

The Craigieburn campus is located on Northleigh Ave, approximately two kilometres from the Craigieburn railway station and sits adjacent to Craigieburn South Primary School.

The South Morang campusopened in July 2023 and isco-located with The Lakes South Morang College, at 235 Gordons Road, South Morang.





Further information

Further information is available from the Collingwood English Language School website, including:

School Strategic Plan 2022-2025

https://www.collingwoodels.vic.edu.au/documents/CELS-School-Strategic-Plan-2022-2025.pdf

https://www.collingwoodels.vic.edu.au/images/documents/CELS_Annual_Implementation_Plan_2025.pdf

Selection Criteria

- SC1 Demonstrated tertiary qualification (Bachelor qualification or specialist/postgraduate qualification such as Master's or equivalent postgraduate degree) and current qualified registration or eligibility for registration with ANZACATA or equivalent governing body, as well as experience in student wellbeing support.
- SC2 Experience working with children and young people with diverse wellbeing and support needs.
- SC3 Highly developed communication, relationship-building and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with school staff, families and other professionals.
- SC4 Ability to develop and implement practical intervention and support strategies.
- SC5 Explicit understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information and commitment to reflective practice, professional development and working within professional scope.

Role

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day dire

📌 Student Wellbeing Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne