Education Officer

About the Opportunity

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking an experienced and passionate Education Officer - EAL/D to lead and support the development of effective English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) practices within our secondary schools.

This is your opportunity to play a vital role in improving learning outcomes for newly arrived students and those of non-English speaking backgrounds, and ensuring inclusive, high-impact teaching across our Diocese.

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

About the role

As part of the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Parramatta, this role contributes to our strategic goal by enhancing teacher capacity and supporting best-practice pedagogy for EAL/D learners in alignment with CSPD's Effective Learning and Teaching Model.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and delivering professional learning to build the capacity of schools to identify, phase and support EAL/D learners
• Embedding the use of the ESL Scales and EAL/D Learning Progression to support consistent assessment, monitoring, and instructional planning for newly arrived EAL/D students.
• Collaborating with school leaders and key personnel to strengthen literacy and language learning.
• Engaging with the Student Support Directorate and educational research to inform best practice and delivery models tailored to the needs of EAL/D learners.
• Design and delivering impactful professional learning that builds teacher confidence and capacity in EAL/D instruction
• Maintaining centralised documentation and managing resources, policies, and compliance to ensure consistency and quality of service delivery.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications in education, with specialist training or experience in EAL/D or ESL
• A deep understanding of EAL/D pedagogies, assessment tools (e.g. ESL Scales, Learning Progression), and evidence-based literacy strategies
• Proven experience supporting teachers and leading professional learning initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across diverse school contexts
• A commitment to improving outcomes for students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Alignment with the mission and values of Catholic education

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.
• Significant Professional Growth & Career Advancement
• 25% School Fee Discount for your children
• Flexible Hybrid Work
• Generous Leave (Ex-Gratia & Paid Parental)

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.