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St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen is seeking a Permanent Part Time (0.3FTE) Teacher - EALD to join the team from mid March.
St Joseph's Catholic College is a co-educational, Year 7-12 school committed in partnership with the community to meeting the academic, social, physical and spiritual needs of its students. St Joseph’s promotes an authentic learning community with a rigorous and comprehensive academic curriculum encouraging high standards of education for every student.
The teaching community are deeply committed to helping students achieve their goals with a strong focus on Catholic identity and the development of the whole person. Among the school community it is highly recognise that learning has its greatest outcomes when parents, students and teachers form strong relationships based on mutual respect and trust. Teachers maintain high expectations of students, fostering the formation of well-rounded and spiritually centred young people. Relocating to a new community to live and work is a leap of faith. It involves a shifting away from family, friends and familiar routines. However, it can also open up possibilities of opportunities for professional growth, unique experiences and new friendships.
• Join a school set among green fields with extensive picturesque views of rich farmlands, cattle grazing, the Hunter River and distant mountains;
• Join an agricultural environment committed to enriching staff and students with a variety of real life experiences through interactive agricultural projects.
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 2025.
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
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 Veronica Rolfe, Principal on Tel: (02) 6543 7444 or via email: veronica.rolfe@mn.catholic.edu.au
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.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Sunday 1st March 2026at 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 children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
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