Secondary ESL Teacher for Diverse Learners & Inclusion

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrylands High School in Sydney's South West is seeking a qualified English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) teacher. The role involves delivering ESL to secondary students and supporting our diverse learning community.

Applicants must hold NSW Department of Education approval to teach ESL (secondary) or be enrolled in an approved postgraduate qualification. Strong collaboration, differentiated teaching, and data-informed practice are required.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach secondary English as an ESL teacher with NSW Department of Education is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with students, staff and the wider community.
• Experience in developing EAL/D programs and resources for diverse cultures including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

Responsibilities

• Teach secondary English as a second language (EAL/D) and develop engaging ESL programs.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse linguistic and cultural needs.
• Track student progress using ACARA EAL/D Progressions and ESL Scales; contribute to whole-school reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

EAL/D program development

Education

Approval to teach ESL (Secondary) – NSW DoE

Job description

Merrylands High School in Sydney's South West is seeking a qualified English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) teacher. The role involves delivering ESL to secondary students and supporting our diverse learning community.

Applicants must hold NSW Department of Education approval to teach ESL (secondary) or be enrolled in an approved postgraduate qualification. Strong collaboration, differentiated teaching, and data-informed practice are required.