EAL Classroom Teacher & Inclusive Literacy Lead

government schools; Mildura; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mildura English Language Centre (MELC) seeks a classroom teacher skilled in EAL methodologies to support newly arrived migrant and refugee students. The role focuses on planning, preparing and delivering engaging English language instruction aligned with the Victorian curriculum, with emphasis on high-quality teaching and differentiated support.

The successful candidate will collaborate with MEAs, use diagnostic tools to monitor progress, and contribute to school priorities while participating

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high-level classroom teaching skills incorporating EAL methodology.
• Ability to monitor language progression using diagnostic tools aligned with the Victorian Curriculum E-AL and EAL Reporting Resource.
• Ability to use linguistic assessment data to inform explicit teaching and to individualise student learning pathways.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with parents from CALD backgrounds, school colleagues and the community.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and teach programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
• Engage in critical reflection and inquiry to improve knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to development and implementation of school policies and priorities.
• Supervise and train one or more student teachers.
• Use student data to inform teaching approaches to improve learning outcomes.
• Work with Multicultural Education Aides and interpreters to foster home-school partnerships.
• Participate in whole-centre activities and other duties as required.
• Undertake other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Skills

EAL methodology

High Impact Teaching Strategies

Language progression monitoring

Linguistic assessment data

Communication with CALD families

Education

Victorian Institute of Teaching registration

Job description

Mildura English Language Centre (MELC) seeks a classroom teacher skilled in EAL methodologies to support newly arrived migrant and refugee students. The role focuses on planning, preparing and delivering engaging English language instruction aligned with the Victorian curriculum, with emphasis on high-quality teaching and differentiated support.

The successful candidate will collaborate with MEAs, use diagnostic tools to monitor progress, and contribute to school priorities while participating