Teacher English as an Additional Language/Dialect

Colyton Public School is a student-centred school where the development of strong partnerships with parents/carers and the broader community are actively encouraged and valued. The school has an enrolment of 713 students, 7% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 75% from a language background other than English. A balanced, comprehensive curriculum catering for differences in achievement and ability is provided to students, including students enrolled in an Opportunity Class (OC). Effective literacy and numeracy programs are complemented by co-curricular programs in the Arts, student leadership and sport.

Colyton Public School has a committed and professional staff, ranging from early career through to highly experienced. The executive team plays an integral role to ensure quality programs are delivered to students by highly skilled teachers. Parents and the community value education and opportunities for student leadership. Colyton Public School is highly regarded as a strong community-based school and shares a positive partnership with other schools in the area.

Approval to teach English as an additional language or dialect or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in English as an additional language or dialect qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.

Proven ability to work collaboratively as a team to support the literacy and English language skills of EAL/D students, including New Arrival students, using knowledge of the ESL scales and progressions, as well as incorporating EAL/D strategies into daily classroom practice.

Highly developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work effectively in a variety of teams and build positive relationships with all members of the school community.

Demonstrated ability to use effective classroom management skills and wellbeing practices to create a classroom environment that is supportive, inclusive, engaging and that fosters a culture of high expectations.

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:

• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if

you are the recommended applicant.

• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the

advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.