Teacher English As Second Language - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Teaching Service

NSW Government -Teaching Service

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Position Information:

This position is based at Evans Intensive English Centre which is situated within Evans High School, with a current enrolment of 230 students.

We enrol newly arrived Year 6 and high school-aged students who need support with English proficiency. Students learn English in the context of Stage 4 and 5 key learning areas. Enrolments are thriving due to the rapid growth of housing development and economic activities in the region. Our current student body is comprised of 28 different cultural backgrounds with 35 different first languages. We service 54 suburbs including the Hills district and the Blue Mountains. We deliver the NSW Intensive English Program.

Teaching and learning programs include basic interpersonal skills and cognitive academic language in the domains of oral communication, reading and responding and writing.

Evans Intensive English Centre is a welcoming community, striving to set students up for success in their first school enrolment in Australia.

We are supported by mentoring partnerships and our host Evans High School's infrastructural and human resources. We are well equipped with technological resources. Staff and student wellbeing are integral to our school's priorities.

Selection Criteria:

Approval to teach secondary English as a second language or currently completing or currently enrolled in an approved post graduate qualification for teaching English as a second language (secondary) as recognised by the NSW Department of Education.
Approval to teach Mathematics 710 and Mathematics Year 111
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with mathematics teachers, including the high school, to develop effective and engaging teaching and learning programs, to facilitate better transition of students to high school.
Demonstrated ability to implement effective classroom management skills and wellbeing practices to promote engaging and inclusive learning experiences for a range of diverse newly arrived students.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, parents/caregivers across a diverse range of cultures.

Conditions:

Special Notes:

If applicable engagement will be temporary until successful completion of the approved post graduate qualification for teaching English as a second language (K-6 or secondary) as recognised by the NSW Department of Education, which must be completed within 12 months.

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