Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 1510720
1. Host School
The host school for the Shepparton English Language Centre (SELC) since 2008 to the current time is St Georges Road Primary School in the south of Shepparton. The School Principal has the overall responsibility of the school, including the Shepparton English Language Centre, which will operate as a sub-school of the host school.
The Shepparton English Language Centre is located in the northwest corner of the St Georges Road Primary School site in a discrete building formerly used by the Shepparton Schools¿ Support Centre (corner of Hayes and Weddell Streets). Adjacent to thei building are two EAL purpose built The building is called the Hayes Street Campus of St Georges Road Primary School/SELC. SELC also has three primary classrooms located in a new relocatable building on the southeast corner of the St Georges Road PS grounds (corner of St Georges Road and John Street). SELC¿s main entrance and office is located opposite 22 Weddell Street, Shepparton.
2. Shepparton English Language Centre
The Shepparton English Language Centre (SELC), based at the Hayes Street Campus of St Georges Road Primary, will be responsible for providing EAL (English as an Additional Language) Intensive English Tuition to New Arrivals students in primary and secondary government schools in the Shepparton Schools District.
In addition to Intensive English Tuition, students are taught some specialist areas such as Mathematics, Physical Education, Art, Music, Science and/or Aussie Skills.
The overall target number for SELC is 65 students each year. Although this does fluctuate, enrolment numbers have only gone lower than 65 students (5 classrooms) during the period of the COVID pandemic.
New Arrival Primary and Secondary students from the Shepparton network of schools will attend the Hayes St Campus full time for a period of 6 - 12 months.
The Shepparton English Language Centre also provides a Visiting Teacher Service. This provides individual, targeted support to local EAL students who have been in Australia between one and five years. Outlying schools who do not have sufficient numbers of students to be able to employ their own staff will be serviced by a SELC teacher who will provide individual, targeted support to EAL Students and support teachers to build the capacity for EAL delivery in each school.
St Georges Road PS as the host school will employ staff on a contract basis, with the possibility of secondment and right of return provisions for ongoing staff in government schools.
OVERARCHING SCHOOL GOALS:
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of EAL and related curriculum areas, student learning processes and resources.
Demonstrate high-level classroom teaching skills and the capacity to work with colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning.
Demonstrate ability to monitor and assess student learning and to use this to inform teaching and improve student learning.
Demonstrate high-level written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills, including capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff.
Demonstrate commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities and a commitment to ongoing professional learning to enable further development skills, expertise and teaching capacity.
The EAL Teacher reports to the Co-ordinator of the Shepparton English Language Centre at the Hayes St Campus of St Georges Road Primary School in Shepparton.
The position will be located at the Hayes St Campus of St Georges Road Primary School or the sub campus on the corner of St Georges Rd and John St in Shepparton for the purpose of teaching secondary or primary students or visiting outlying schools to work with EAL students in isolated areas and build the capacity of their teachers.
All EAL Teaching staff will attend the Hayes St Campus on a regular basis (two weekly staff meetings) for the purposes of administration, the professional development of staff, and the development of an EAL curriculum framework for SELC.
Close liaison with the major mainstream feeder schools and a number of smaller cluster schools will be required.
The overall target number for SELC in 2024 is 130 students.
Classes in SELC will be based on an average of 13 students where possible.
Deliver quality EAL programs to New Arrivals students in government primary and/or secondary schools.
Employ flexible and adaptive EAL teaching methods to allow students to reach their full potential.
Provide a stimulating learning environment for New Arrivals students.
Contribute to the development of an EAL Curriculum Framework for SELC.
Develop and maintain EAL resource based at the various teaching locations in conjunction with the SELC Co-ordinator and/or School Principals.
Perform welfare duties including student support, counselling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures and maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
Comply with all legislative requirements and government policy, especially Occupational Health & Safety (OHS).
Complete assessment and reporting documentation on student learning outcomes required for SELC staff, parents and mainstream schools.
Liaise with mainstream classroom teachers in schools by providing feedback on student learning outcomes such as goal setting and targeted areas of need for explicit teaching.
Work with and guide Multicultural Education Aides (MEA¿s) to assist in the classroom.
Develop and maintain accurate records of EAL activity such as student numbers, assessment, transition exits, lesson plans etc. - preferably using a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel.
Attend SELC staff meetings on a twice weekly basis for the purposes of administration, professional development of staff and the development of an EAL Curriculum Framework for SELC
Participate in the annual opinion surveys of staff, ensuring the focus is on SELC as a discrete unit.
Organise and co-ordinate EAL workshops for small groups of teachers and mainstream school staff in the Shepparton Schools District.
Promote SELC and the New Arrivals Program within the schools and community as required.
Attend staff meetings at mainstream schools if requested.
Organise excursions where appropriate for staff and students according to SELC/Schools Policy and Procedures.
Other duties as assigned from time to time by the SELC Co-ordinator or St Georges Rd PS¿s Principal.
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
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Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
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An EAL/ESL/TESOL teaching qualification recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching is preferred.
Classroom teaching experience in EAL at either primary or secondary levels is preferred. Alternatively, EAL teaching experience in tertiary or adult education.
An EAL/ESL/TESOL teaching qualification recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching is preferred.
Classroom teaching experience in EAL at either primary or secondary levels is preferred. Alternatively, EAL teaching experience in tertiary or adult education will be considered.
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.