Strategic EAL/D Education Leader

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging for eligibleemployees

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Extensive growth and development机会

Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese invites applications for a Senior Education Officer - EAL/D to lead and empower schools to deliver high-quality, evidence-based learning experiences for EAL/D students. The role provides expert curriculum direction, strategic support and innovative guidance across CSPD’s school communities.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in EAL/D pedagogy, professional learning design and strong collaboration with school leaders and instructional coaches to strengthen

Qualifications

• TESOL Certification (desirable but not essential)
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent in either Primary or Secondary Education
• Demonstrated expertise in EAL/D pedagogy, assessment and evidence-based practices that improve English language and literacy outcomes
• Proven ability to design and deliver high-impact professional learning and build teacher and middle leadership capability
• Experience collaborating with school leaders, instructional coaches and stakeholders to implement Tier 1, 2 and 3 support frameworks
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, including experience using student data, reporting and compliance processes to drive improvement
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a passion for supporting culturally and linguistically diverse learners

Responsibilities

• Embedding the EAL/D Learning Progression to support consistent assessment, monitoring and instructional planning for EAL/D students
• Engaging with Student Support stakeholders and evidence-based research to advise on effective delivery models for newly enrolled EAL/D students
• Designing, delivering and evaluating professional learning and curriculum initiatives, in collaboration with internal leaders and external partners, to build teacher expertise and middle leadership capability in Tier 1 universal supports, aligned with CSPD strategy
• Working with instructional coaches and school-based personnel to support the implementation of Tier 1, 2 and 3 approaches that strengthen English language and literacy outcomes for EAL/D students
• Collaborating with Primary and Secondary Learning leaders to develop and implement frameworks, methodologies and reporting structures for identifying, supporting and monitoring EAL/D student progress and outcomes
• Building teacher capacity in the delivery of the Stage 6 English EAL/D course in alignment with CSPD learning priorities
• Guiding and monitoring schools in the accurate collection and maintenance of EAL/D student data to meet system and legislative requirements
• Contributing EAL/D expertise to the development of system-wide resources, programs and initiatives
• Managing centralised documentation, resources, policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
• Supporting Primary and Secondary Learning Managers through analysis of trends, planning, and the development of policies and processes that enhance system coherence and quality
• Undertaking other duties as directed by the Executive General Manager, Learning Outcomes or delegate

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese invites applications for a Senior Education Officer - EAL/D to lead and empower schools to deliver high-quality, evidence-based learning experiences for EAL/D students. The role provides expert curriculum direction, strategic support and innovative guidance across CSPD’s school communities.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in EAL/D pedagogy, professional learning design and strong collaboration with school leaders and instructional coaches to strengthen