Learning Enhancement EAL Teacher

Heathdale Christian College Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Heathdale Christian College Limited in Werribee, Victoria, invites applications for a Permanent Part Time Learning Enhancement EAL Teacher (0.6 FTE) joining the team in 2027. The role focuses on supporting EAL literacy and LBOTE learners while collaborating with classroom teachers to enrich learning experiences.

The successful candidate will work within our Learning Enhancement team, contributing to whole-school capacity and ongoing literacy initiatives across campuses when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Education with a strong preference for specialised experience working with students in EAL/LBOTE contexts.
• Advantageous Master of EAL/Special Education or related higher qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the literacy journey of EAL students and assist LBOTE learners.
• Collaborate with primary teachers to develop rich literacy learning experiences.
• Contribute to whole-school capacity building and project initiatives.

Skills

EAL

LBOTE context

Learning Enhancement

Education

Education

Bachelor of Education

Master of EAL/Special Education

Job description

Heathdale Christian College - Werribee VIC

Heathdale Christian College is a thriving Biblical learning community committed to empowering both staff and students to develop their unique God-given potential.

About the Culture and Team:

At Heathdale, we cherish the shared trust that has been built within our growing community through over 40 plus years of glorifying God in our work.

Across our Werribee and Melton campuses, we are a thriving and growing community, caring for students from 3yo Kinder to year 12 at Werribee, and Prep to year 12 at Melton.

Every day, we strive to see our students and community flourish in their God-given potential. Committing to personal growth, investing in others, and seeking ways to collaborate, improve, innovate, and implement changes that benefit the mission of the College - ultimately, growing together as we fulfil God's call for our careers.

As devoted followers of Jesus, the statement "To God be the glory" is not just a phrase, but a reflection of our staff's hearts as they strive to serve God through their daily work.

The Position:

We have an opportunity for a Permanent Part Time Learning Enhancement EAL Teacher on a 0.6 FTE to join our team in 2027.

The present opportunity is central to both the literacy journey of our EAL students, but also in the support of our primary school classroom teachers as they continue to develop excellent learning experiences in our LBOTE community context. While the role has an EAL element, it is part of the Learning Enhancement team and therefore joins a dedicated, multi-skilled group of professionals who support students on a daily basis while also considering the systems and processes needed to optimise our impact.

This position will be based at Werribee, although will on occasion need to be available to work at our Melton campus, dependent on the requirements of the particular projects or initiatives.

The Person:

The successful candidate will be able to work independently and think outside the box in terms of a whole-school approach to building capacity in the EAL and LBOTE context. We hold that all of our students are image-bearers of God and our duty to find and grow their gifts is central to who we are as a College.

Education and Experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate or have:

• Minimum Degree in Education with a strong preference for specialised experience working with students with in EAL/LBOTE contexts
• Advantageous of Master of EAL/Special Education/Early Intervention or relevant higher qualification

The College has a zero tolerance of child abuse. We have established a series of Policies, Procedures and a Code of Conduct for all employees, volunteers and contractors working with our students. This is aimed to protect children from abuse and embed a culture of child safety in the school environment.

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