English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher & Assessor – Sunshine in Sunshine Coast

Highly regarded not-for-profit organisation

Progressive, enthusiastic and dedicated staff

Attractive Salary Packaging available

Sessional & part-time positions, including evening classes

Based in Sunshine

Program

The Djerriwarrh Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Business unit delivers a range of accredited training including the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) funded by the Department of Home Affairs and Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, and the Skills First program funded through the Department of Education and Training, Victoria State Government (or full fee-paying clients). The EAL programs/courses assist participants develop settlement and language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills, with the expectation that such improvements will enable them to participate more effectively in the Australian community, further training or the labour force.

Role

Objective of the EAL Teacher/Assessor role is to plan, deliver and/or assess quality accredited language, literacy and numeracy training at Djerriwarrh sites. AMEP and SEE deliver the Certificates in English as an Additional Language (EAL) aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The EAL Teacher is responsible for the teaching, ongoing assessment and program development of the EAL Framework.

Skills/Qualifications

• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its equivalent or successor
• A diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education or vocational education and training
• A credential issued by a higher education provider which would enable the individual to satisfy the academic requirements for registration as a secondary school teacher in accordance with the registration requirements in at least one State or Territory in Australia, and one of the following credentials:
• TAESS00011/TAESS00019 – Assessor Skill Set
• TAESS00024 – VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set

And one of the following:

• A four-year Bachelor of Education, with TESOL as a method
• A bachelor's degree plus a Master of Teaching with TESOL as a method
• A bachelor's degree plus Graduate Diploma of Education with TESOL as a method
• An undergraduate bachelor's degree plus a postgraduate TESOL qualification at AQF 8 or above that includes a 22-day supervised teaching practicum in TESOL, such as a:
• Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL)
• Graduate Certificate in TESOL
• Graduate Diploma in TESOL
• Graduate Diploma of Education with a TESOL method
• Master of TESOL/Master of Applied Linguistics/Master of Arts (TESOL)

Position Description

Applications must include a cover letter, an address to the Key Selection Criteria and a current resume. Applicants who do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be contacted.

Djerriwarrh is a Child Safe Organisation committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating culturally safe, inclusive and supportive environments. Successful applicants will be required to comply with Djerriwarrh's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and mandatory screening requirements.

Djerriwarrh actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, gender and sexually diverse people and people with a disability.

Acknowledgement of Country

Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and waters on which we live, work and travel. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Djerriwarrh is committed to providing equitable and accessible services in a safe environment. We welcome and encourage participation of members of our local communities regardless of ethnicity, culture, religion, language, gender, sexuality, age or ability.