Primary Teacher

2 months ago

Merewether, Australia Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time

**Introduction**:
Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach is seeking a Permanent Part Time (0.3FTE) EALD Teacher to join the team January 2025.
Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach is located in the heart of Newcastle. The location of Merewether Beach has previously been named as Australia’s ‘best city beach’ with one of the most spectacular stretches of coast in Australia. Enjoy the lifestyle of relaxed beachside living along with convenient access to Newcastle’s CBD, a perfect hotspot for those looking for the ultimate see change. A school of 241, Holy Family Primary School provides a place where the creative and individual talents of each student and teacher is greatly appreciated, embraced and encouraged. Our school has a strong focus on community and is committed to supporting each individual student and teacher.
**Description**:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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.

**Skills and Experiences**:
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 2023.
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 as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
- Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school.

**Applications close**: Wednesday 20th November at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of

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