AddressGranville East Public School, enrolment 270 students, 96% speak English as an additional language/dialect, is a vibrant community school in Western Sydney which proudly thrives on Dharug Land. A strong culture of explicit teaching, student inquiry and positive behaviours for learning support the educational, social and emotional wellbeing of our community. Staff work collaboratively in small teaching teams and leaders are responsible for curriculum and wellbeing outcomes. We are a well-resourced school with both traditional and alternative learning spaces including an outdoor learning space, vegetable garden and yarning circle. At GEPS, everyone from the youngest student to the principal is a learner.
The English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) Team works collaboratively across the school, moving fluidly between the K-2 team and the 3-6 team to provide both small group and whole class support. As we have a high number of new arrival students, the EAL/D teacher will be required to withdraw students to provide functional English Language support. The successful applicant will need to work as an integral member of the learning and support team as well as take initiative to work independently.
Selection Criteria
1. Approval to teach primary English as a Second Language or currently completing or currently enrolled in an approved postgraduate qualification for teaching English as a Second Language primary as recognised by the NSW Department of Education.
2. An understanding of trauma informed care to support students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
3. The capacity to improve student outcomes across a school serving a low SES, high EAL/D community.
4.The ability to upskill and motivate colleges to implement EALD strategies in daily classroom practice.
Conditions
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.
Special Notes
If applicable engagement will be temporary until successful completion of the approved post graduate qualification for teaching English as a Second Language primary as recognised by the NSW Department of Education, which must be completed within 12 months.
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 (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) 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.
