Posted: 30/10/2024 Closing Date: 12/11/2024 Job Type: Temporary Location: Mayfield Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training San Clemente High School Mayfield is seeking a Temporary Part Time (0.5FTE) EALD Teacher to join the team for Term 1, 2025.San Clemente – A Catholic school in the Dominican tradition.Preparing to include Stage 6 from 2026.Join a professional and committed team devoted to the development of each of their 600 students across years 7-10; San Clemente is transitioning to include Stage 6 from 2026 and prides itself on being a diverse, multicultural school with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds.It seeks to provide many opportunities for our students while recognising that each individual is unique with different talents and strengths.San Clemente enjoys an excellent reputation within the community.The positive relationships that exist between parents, students and staff allow for a harmonious educational setting which accommodates the whole person.The school endeavours to foster the individuality and potential of all students, recognising the uniqueness of each person, with their specific spiritual, academic and wellbeing needs catered for by a compassionate and dedicated staff.San Clemente is committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of school life.Student wellbeing is seen as central to academic achievement and thus it has comprehensive pastoral care structures in place, along with a commitment to student centred learning.Job 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. 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 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 Contact Bernard Burgess, Principal on Tel: (02) 4014 7300 or via email: TO APPLY 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. Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.Applications close: Tuesday 12th November at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr