Eald Teacher

Posted: 04/05/2023- Closing Date: 10/05/2023- Job Type: Temporary- Location: Maitland- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingAll Saints’ College Maitland is seeking a temporary part-time (0.3FTE) EALD Teacher to join the team for 2023.

All Saints’ College is a coeducational year 7-12 Catholic School which is part of the Maitland Newcastle Diocese system of schools. With approximately 1400 students and 200 staff learning and working across 2 campuses, we are the largest school in our diocese and one of the largest Catholic Schools in the state. St Peter’s Campus caters for our year 7-10 students, and St Mary’s Campus caters for our senior students in years 11 and 12. Following the decision by the Diocese in 2021 the College will be transitioning to one campus in the next few years.

All Saints' College prides itself on a strong presence in the Maitland community with a well-established Catholic tradition which includes a deep association with the local Parish community. As a proud Catholic College, we encourage our students on their formation journey nurtured within a caring and supportive Christian environment.

All Saints' College commits to focusing on each individual child’s ability, offering a unique array of educational, creative, sporting and formation opportunities for the student. Our goal for each student is to grow into lifelong learners, who are critical thinkers that value and build authentic relationships. We are a community committed to a safe and supportive environment nurturing the formation of the whole person celebrating continual growth and success.

English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) Teachers are employed to ensure identified students are provided with appropriate support to develop their English language and literacy skills to enable them to fully participate in schooling and achieve equitable educational outcomes.

The aims of the EAL/D Teacher role in a Catholic school are to:

- Work within school teams to assist classroom teachers and curriculum leaders to develop and effectively implement responses to support the curriculum learning needs of all EAL/D students.
- Gather, analyse and use the EAL/D Learning Progression in conjunction with the ESL Scales to inform their practice, and plan, create and deliver effective and meaningful English language learning activities according to these documents.
- Mentor, monitor and actively engage in the English language development, academic performance and wellbeing of each EAL/D student.
- Create a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Personalise learning for students according to their language needs and abilities, and create effective EAL/D assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
- Support and participate in the school’s strategic focus for learning and work collaboratively with colleagues across the school.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to ensure a Catholic perspective across the curriculum
- Commitment to inclusive education and understanding of and empathy toward students from non-English speaking and refugee backgrounds
- Experience with current, evidence-based English language learning pedagogy and practice
- Ability to interact and engage with members of the school and wider community (students, staff and parents) with respect for the dignity of others
- Ability to effectively utilise data to optimise educational outcomes
- An ability to teach in a range of modes (Direct, Collaborative or Resource Teaching) in response to the needs of the students

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Qualifications as a four year trained teacher according to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers or the EAL/D Elaborations
- Active NESA Accreditation
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training (or plans to do so)
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate
- Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy.
- Category B or D - Accreditation to Teach or Accreditation to Teach Religion
- Relevant TESOL qualifications, or a commitment to undertake

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND**
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria