English as an Additional Language (EALD) Teacher

The School
Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.

Our Professional Community
Brisbane Grammar School values the professionalism of our teaching staff and seeks to nurture a dynamic learning culture at the School for both students and staff. The School provides freedom for teachers to be creative and innovative and to develop and grow our research capacity in pedagogical practice and blended learning. The Schools academic structures support collaboration with staff working in teams within and across disciplines and between the Middle and Senior Schools. Our teachers model collaborative lifelong learning and are supported through generous professional development opportunities and high-quality resources.

Our Learning Environment
In recent years Brisbane Grammar School carefully audited and reviewed its curriculum frameworks and practices. Our curriculum design processes are led by teachers who continually grow and refine their teaching skills. As a result we are committed to systematically developing effective thinking cultures within all classrooms and staffrooms. We plan learning experiences in the language of student thinking and cognition and give feedback and guide learner improvement through distinct values of inquiry. The School has a well-supported and pedagogically advanced Tablet PC program with all students in Years 7 to 12 enabled for one-to-one learning. Teachers are encouraged to work together to use technology and space in innovative ways ensuring adaptive and transformative curriculum delivery. We are growing our capacity to identify and analyse relevant data that helps our teachers to respond to their students learning needs. In addition the explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy informs curriculum design and classroom practice.

Applicants for all teaching positions must be eligible for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and provide their academic transcriptsand should be sympathetic to the aims and ethos of independent schools.

About the Role

Part Time Position (24 hours per fortnight)

Brisbane Grammar School is seeking applications from experienced high-quality educators to develop and provide support and evidence-based intervention programs for a small number of English as an Additional Language (EALD) students. The priority is assisting these students in accessing and finding success mainstream academic programs of study. Support is delivered across Years Five to Twelve utilising different approaches (small group; 1:1; in-class).

Please note the School reserves the right to alter this position description based on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the initial and ongoing assessment of EALD students in terms of their English language acquisition and planning appropriate interventions and pedagogical approaches;
• Provide professional advice and professional development for teaching staff to develop their effectiveness in meeting EALD student requirements;
• Deliver targeted teaching intervention for students at particular levels of EALD need and communicate the nature and outcomes of this instruction to teachers and parents appropriately;
• Pursue professional development opportunities in order to keep abreast of changes in the EALD field;
• Communicate effectively with teaching colleagues parents students and administrative staff; and
• Carry out reporting and other administrative duties appropriate to a teacher in an effective and efficient manner.

Essential Skills & Requirements

1. Appropriate teaching qualifications and full registration with the Queensland College of Teachers;
2. Experience in EALD teaching (EALD qualifications is desirable); and
3. Ability to understand and respond to the learning needs of students in relation to second and subsequent language learning with professionalism and good humour.

What Can BGS Offer You

• Competitive salary structure Free onsite parking
• Access to salary packaging options
• Opportunities for professional development and learning opportunities
• Access to rewards and benefits via external providers
• Additional insurance benefits through our Corporate Superannuation Plan for eligible staff
• Discounted school fees for eligible staff
• State-of-the-art facilities and technology innovation
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Active Staff Social Club including weekly morning teas and special events
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Wellbeing Strategy
• Annual free flu vaccinations
• Follow your passions via the cocurricular program
• Support to achieve the Highly Accomplished Teaching Program
• New Teachers Program for newly graduated Teachers

Application Process
Brisbane Grammar School recognises the value of diverse thinking and we encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To better understand what it means to join BGS please review the information on our website and social media accounts before submitting your application. You should also familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures available on the School website which may assist you during the recruitment process.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.

Brisbane Grammar School reserves the right to close the advertisement before the listed closing date.