Position Information Beverly Hills Intensive English Centre is a coeducational specialised school for new arrivals of secondary school age. It is located on-site of Beverly Hills Girls High School in South West Sydney, which is a comprehensive girls high school of approximately 900 female students 7-12. Beverly Hills Intensive English Centre currently has an enrolment of 230 migrant, refugee and international students with capacity to extend enrolment to 250 students. The school provides English language tuition, orientation, settlement and wellbeing programs to prepare students for transition to NSW secondary schools. The school's quality intensive English program is based on the Intensive English Programs Curriculum Framework and referenced to NESA syllabus outcomes. Qualified EAL/D teachers teach English through a range of secondary school subject areas adapted for additional language learners to provide students with subject orientation for high school.
Selection Criteria Approval to teach English as a Second Language Secondary (ESS) with proven capacity to lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of teaching and learning programs that are underpinned by IEP Curriculum Framework and evidence-based practices. Demonstrated capacity to plan and lead the provision of differentiated high-impact professional learning to increase teacher capacity to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners, including international students, students from refugee, refugee-like and low socio-economic backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the complex day-to-day operations and resources of an Intensive English Centre. Ability to establish effective partnerships with parents, carers and community agencies to engage and support newly arrived students to maximise their learning outcomes and ensure a successful transition to mainstream high school. General Selection Criteria Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy. 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.
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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 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 NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
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