Eligible candidates are invited to apply for the position of EAL/D teacher K-6 at Guildford Public School.
Guildford Public School is situated on the traditional homelands of the Cabrogal of the Dharug Nation. Opened in 1915, Guildford Public School now serves a diverse and multicultural community with 91% of the 609 students being from a non-English speaking background. Approximately 26% are from an Arabic speaking background while 26% are from a Dari, Hazaraghi or Urdu speaking background. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school is strongly supported by an active Parents and Citizenship Association. Guildford Public School Annual School Report and School Plan can be found on the website at www.guildford-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
1. Approval to teach infants and primary K-6. Approval to teach Primary English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D), supported by an approved postgraduate qualification in Teaching English as a Second Language (K–6), as recognised by the NSW Department of Education.
2. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team to support the literacy and English language skills of EAL/D students, including New Arrival students (NAP), using knowledge of the ESL scales and incorporate EAL/D strategies into daily classroom practice.
3. Capacity to support students through effective classroom and behaviour management skills to enhance learning, engagement and wellbeing.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience in working collaboratively towards school improvement.
5. Proven ability to effectively track student progress and use data to differentiate content for a wide variety of learning needs
An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
Additional Information
The school culture is firmly focused on learning K-6 and increasing the students' progress and attainment in literacy and numeracy. The school leadership team and dedicated, caring staff maintain high expectations, aspirations and responsibility for the achievement of every student. Literacy, numeracy and an integrated curriculum are explicitly and systematically delivered and underpinned through an evaluative teaching and learning cycle. Whole school well-being programs and procedures are built on evidence-based practices, thorough assessment and informed evaluative practices resulting in positive and effective learning experiences and learning environments.
Guildford Public School staff demonstrate personal responsibility for maintaining and developing their professional integrity and standards. We understand it is the quality of teaching that makes the difference and therefore prioritise evidence-informed and differentiated professional development for teachers and instructional leadership so as to develop all teachers as expert teachers
How to Apply
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
