EAL/D Teacher - St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra

Illawarra Mercury; Coniston; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A Catholic High School in Nowra is seeking a temporary part-time EAL/D Teacher to support EAL/D students and collaborate with school leadership from Term 1, 2025 to December 2026. Applicants should have TESOL training and accreditation with NESA to teach in NSW. Responsibilities include designing professional learning and coordinating student assessments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of the mission of the Catholic School.
• Application of student-centred EAL/D pedagogical practices.
• Identify EAL/D student needs for appropriate support.
• Facilitate analysis of student work samples.
• Use assessment strategies to inform student learning.
• Engage with colleagues and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the School Leadership Team.
• Implement the EAL/D Management Plan responsibilities.
• Design professional learning opportunities.
• Coordinate collection of student work samples.
• Support EAL/D students’ learning needs.

Skills

Well-developed interpersonal skills

Well-developed oral and written communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Education

University TESOL training

Qualifications for teaching Secondary 7 – 12

Accredited Level B to teach Religious Education

Accreditation with NESA to teach in NSW

Job description

EAL/D Teacher - St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra

The Director of Schools invites applications for a temporary part‑time EAL/D Teacher at St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra, commencing Term 1, 2025 until 18 December 2026.

Position Description

This position sits within the Learning K‑12 Team and requires significant experience in curriculum and the capacity to support EAL/D students within Secondary Schools. The role is part of a wider EAL/D team and as such the EAL/D Teacher will be required to:

• Collaborate with the School Leadership Team and CEDoW EAL/D Officers.
• Work within the school team to implement the EAL/D Management Plan responsibilities.
• Design and facilitate professional learning opportunities in order to build teacher capacity.
• Coordinate, facilitate and respond to the collection of student work samples and assessment data.
• Support EAL/D students’ learning needs through a range of pedagogical processes, including collaborative planning, co‑teaching with classroom teachers and the design of student learning plans.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• A well‑articulated understanding and application of student‑centred, quality EAL/D pedagogical practices that are grounded in current evidence‑based research.
• The ability to identify EAL/D students’ needs and plan for appropriate student support in years 7‑12.
• Apply expert knowledge of the diverse needs of students of EAL/D to support their full participation in learning.
• Facilitate the analysis of student work samples using the ACARA EAL/D Learning Progressions (and/or the ESL Scales) to direct teaching and learning.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the wider school community.

General Capabilities

• Well‑developed interpersonal skills.
• Well‑developed oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• University TESOL training or a willingness to undertake such training.
• Appropriate qualifications for teaching Secondary 7 – 12.
• Accredited Level B to teach Religious Education in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.

Working With Children Clearance

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

Position Application

Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2‑3 pages) and submit a short CV (2‑3 pages).

To submit your Application please select the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of this advertisement.

To confidentially discuss your application contact Sharon Gilbert, Project Officer – Learning K‑12, on 0408 904 ***.

Closing date: 26 October 2025 at 5.00pm