Teacher English as an Additional Dialect

Job Description – Teacher, English as an Additional Dialect – Villawood North Public School (0000B2WG) Location Sydney Region Closing Date 03-Dec-2025, 5:00:00 AM Job Category Teachers Organisation Teaching Service Position Information Villawood North Public School is a vibrant and diverse learning community, currently enrolling 257 students. With 90% of our students identified as English as a Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) learners, and 21 students supported through our dedicated Support Unit, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment. The school prioritises evidence‑informed, explicit teaching and learning strategies, with a strong emphasis on developing foundational skills in literacy and numeracy. We are in the second year of implementing restorative practices aimed at promoting positive student behaviour and enhancing engagement. The dedicated staff of Villawood North Public School work collaboratively in collegial teams to continually improve academic outcomes and student wellbeing. Staff play a key role in driving key initiatives, fostering a positive school culture, and ensuring high‑quality educational experiences for all students in collaboration with a supportive school community. Specific Selection Criteria Approval to teach EAL/D (primary) or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in EAL/D qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education. Strong organisational and collaborative skills to work with teachers to assess, plan, implement, monitor, evaluate and report on literacy and English programs for EAL/D and New Arrival students. Expertise in using the EAL/D Progressions and embedding strategies into daily practice while building staff capacity to improve EAL/D learners’ English proficiency. Demonstrated ability to use effective student management and wellbeing practices, including restorative approaches, to create an inclusive, engaging environment with high expectations for all students. Conditions 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. Special Notes Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application. Terms and FTE This advertisement qualifies for permanent part‑time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full‑time or permanent part‑time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission. Please note: The FTE selection is final. No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant. If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role. Recommended applicants seeking part‑time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage. About the NSW Department of Education The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, responsible for delivering high‑quality public education to two‑thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( ) or visit the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion webpage. New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format. We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. Contact Name: Martin Sperling Phone: School Admin: #J-18808-Ljbffr