Senior EAL/D Education Leader

2662; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging for eligible staff

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Growth and development opportunities

Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking a Senior Education Officer - EAL/D to lead curriculum direction and provide strategic support across CSPD schools, driving high-quality, evidence-based learning for EAL/D students.

You will design, deliver and evaluate professional learning, work with coaches and leaders to strengthen Tier 1 universal supports, and monitor progress against CSPD priorities while ensuring compliance and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent in Primary/Secondary Education.
• TESOL Certification is desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in EAL/D pedagogy and assessment.
• Ability to design and deliver high-impact professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Embed the EAL/D Learning Progression to support consistent assessment and planning.
• Engage with Student Support stakeholders and evidence-based research.
• Design, deliver and evaluate professional learning and curriculum initiatives.
• Collaborate with leaders and external partners to build teacher capability.
• Support Tier 1–3 approaches to strengthen English language and literacy outcomes.
• Monitor EAL/D student progress and reporting frameworks.

Skills

EAL/D pedagogy

Assessment and evidence-based practice

Professional learning design

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical and organizational skills

Communication and relationship‑skills

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

TESOL Certification

Job description

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking a Senior Education Officer - EAL/D to lead curriculum direction and provide strategic support across CSPD schools, driving high-quality, evidence-based learning for EAL/D students.

You will design, deliver and evaluate professional learning, work with coaches and leaders to strengthen Tier 1 universal supports, and monitor progress against CSPD priorities while ensuring compliance and data integrity.