EAL Coordinator

Carey Baptist Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Carey Baptist Grammar School is seeking an experienced and collaborative EAL Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of high-quality English as an Additional Language programs. The role supports students from diverse language backgrounds and builds staff capability across the curriculum.

This is a part-time 0.6FTE position for 1 year, commencing in Term 1, 2027, with potential for ongoing engagement for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification with a TESOL/EAL major or equivalent.
• Experience teaching or coordinating EAL programs, ideally within an Australian school.
• Strong knowledge of current EAL frameworks, assessment practices, and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Experience in program implementation, data analysis, and staff leadership or coaching.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of EAL programs.
• Supervise and support EAL teachers as required.
• Coordinate assessment, tracking, reporting, and learning support for EAL students.
• Design and implement targeted interventions for students at varying stages of English language development.
• Collaborate with teachers to differentiate learning and support inclusive classroom practice.
• Develop Individual EAL Learning Plans where required.
• Provide professional learning, coaching, and advice to staff on effective EAL strategies and assessment.
• Use student data and evidence to support program development and continuous improvement.
• Maintain an EAL/English teaching load as deemed appropriate by the Principal.

Skills

EAL leadership

TESOL/EAL qualification

VIT registration

data analysis

staff coaching

inclusive teaching

Education

Teaching qualification with TESOL/EAL major or postgraduate TESOL/EAL

Job description

Carey is seeking an experienced and collaborative EAL Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of high-quality English as an Additional Language (EAL) program.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator with expertise in EAL pedagogy and language acquisition to drive best practice, build staff capability, and ensure students from diverse language backgrounds are supported to achieve success across the curriculum.

This is a part time (0.6FTE) position for 1 year, commencing in Term 1, 2027. There is an opportunity for an ongoing contract for the right candidate.

Learn more about our community:

Carey is a leading co-educational school for students from Early Learning to Year 12 (IB & VCE). Our cohort is made up of approximately 2700 students who are supported by over 600 passionate and experienced staff. Our vibrant community is also enriched by a number of dedicated volunteers and engaged alumni.

With five extraordinary campuses, we create inspiring spaces where learning thrives and where new opportunities await enthusiastic educators.

• Bulleen Sports Complex
• Experiential Learning Facility - Mission Beach in Far North Queensland

Carey offers a nurturing workplace where innovation is celebrated and both personal and professional growth is actively supported.

The role:

Reporting to the Head of Learning Area - English, the EAL Coordinator will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day coordination of EAL programs, supporting both students and staff through evidence-based practice and inclusive learning approaches.

• Leading the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of EAL programs.
  
• Supervise and support EAL teachers as required.
  
• Coordinating assessment, tracking, reporting, and learning support for EAL students.
  
• Designing and implementing targeted interventions for students at varying stages of English language development.
  
• Collaborating with teachers to differentiate learning and support inclusive classroom practice.
  
• Developing Individual EAL Learning Plans where required.
  
• Providing professional learning, coaching, and advice to staff on effective EAL strategies and assessment.
  
• Using student data and evidence to support program development and continuous improvement.
  
• Maintain an EAL/English teaching load as deemed appropriate by the Principal.
  

What do I need to succeed?

• A recognised teaching qualification with a TESOL/EAL major or equivalent, and/or postgraduate TESOL/EAL qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience teaching or coordinating EAL programs, ideally within an Australian school setting.
• Strong knowledge of current EAL frameworks, assessment practices, and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Experience in program implementation, data analysis, and staff leadership or coaching.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

Our commitment to Child Safety:

Our community is committed to promoting child safety, student empowerment and cultural safety, with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect. We encourage active student participation in maintaining a safe environment and routinely implement policy updates and improvements to safeguard our students. All members of the Carey community, including staff, parents, alumni and volunteers share the responsibility of maintaining student safety at all times.

You can read more about Carey's Child Safety policies here.

Carey Baptist Grammar School reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time.

Carey is an inclusive workplace where everyone is celebrated, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability and religious or political beliefs. We adopt a whole-school approach to providing an environment of mutual respect, fairness, equity and justice.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

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