This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Greenwood College hosts an Intensive English Centre (IEC) with a diverse student population of young people from different countries, cultures and language backgrounds. Students enrolling in the IEC have minimal English or possess beginning or intermediate English language skills. Through the study of a range of core and elective subjects, these students acquire Standard Australian English and the skills and knowledge needed for success in the Western Australian (WA) Education system. Students exiting the IEC may remain at Greenwood College but generally will enrol at their local intake school.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.greenwood.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Greenwood College IEC is seeking a dedicated and dynamic - English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) teacher to join the IEC team who ideally should have thorough understanding of students with limited schooling and/or students with little English language knowledge. In addition, experience teaching senior school EAL/D courses including the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) EAL/D will be viewed favourably.
The successful applicant will ideally possess experience teaching EAL/D in an IEC and or Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) context and should possess EAL/D / Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) qualifications as well as possess an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and the WA EAL/D Progress Map. Ideally, the successful applicant will be a dedicated and highly motivated educator with the ability to develop quality teaching and learning programs across all learning areas to develop the students’ language and literacy needs. The successful applicant may have a teaching load of up to 0.4 FTE in a mainstream class.
To be successful in this role, you should have a strategic, evidence and goal-focused approach to teaching that engages, supports, and challenges students to be active learners and critical thinkers. The ability to work effectively in and across teams is important. The context of the school will require you to apply effective interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills across the school as you support EAL/D students to be successful. This includes working closely with parents and the community to attain the best educational outcomes for them.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Terry Dunn, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9243 9200 or terry.dunn@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH937280
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 4 December 2024