To commence in 2025, or earlier by mutual agreement. Canterbury College is a high-performing, award-winning Anglican ELC to 12 school, serving the dynamic growth corridor of Logan, northern Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim and southern Brisbane. Canterbury was established in 1987 as an academic school in the grammar school tradition. There is an unrelenting focus in the school on all-roundedness in our students, reflecting that academics, sport, performing arts, service and leadership are core dimensions of a Canterbury education. Our diverse community is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, and we strive to support every student on their educational journey. We are seeking an experienced and passionate EAL/D professional to join our team, who is committed to academic excellence, creativity, and innovative pedagogy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching English to students who speak other languages and the ability to adapt lessons to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Your role: As an EAL/D Teacher you will play a crucial role in helping students develop their English language skills, enabling them to access the full curriculum and integrate into the school community as well as providing support to other teachers. You will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality lessons, assessments and learning programs that meets the diverse needs of students from non-English speaking backgrounds. This is a role with responsibility from Prep to Year 12. Responsibilities Include: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective EAL/D lessons tailored to students' proficiency levels and learning needs. Contribute to the development and improvement of the EAL/D curriculum and teaching materials, that align with the curriculum. Develop strategies to help students integrate into mainstream classes and College activities. Understand and participate in school assessment and moderation activities to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning. Develop and implement individualised learning plans for students requiring additional support. Build relationships and partnerships with EAL/D students, parents, fellow staff and the wider EAL/D community through the use of well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. 'Bandscaling' of EAL/D students, monitoring their proficiency in English and collaborating with classroom teachers on embedding quality supports and differentiation for EAL/D students into their planning and teaching practice. Construct accurate, informative and timely reports to students and parents/carers about student learning and achievement. Support school leaders and teachers to plan and implement whole school approaches that build strong partnerships with the families of EAL/D and international students and more broadly engage culturally diverse communities. Key Selection Criteria: Be passionate about teaching and enriching the learning experience of EAL/D students. Display cultural sensitivity and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. Strong knowledge of language acquisition theories and EAL/D instructional strategies. Have a demonstrated ability to contribute to the diverse extracurricular program of the College. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Have an active interest in, and commitment to the education of our students. Proven ability to conduct oneself in a way which develops personal respect, respect for the College and the teaching profession. Essential Qualifications: Proven experience teaching English as an Additional Language to students of various ages and proficiency levels. Current Queensland College of Teacher Registration; Degree/Diploma qualifications relevant to the position. Why Join Canterbury College: We value the professional development of our staff and offer a dynamic and engaging workplace. We nurture a whole of College approach to wellbeing and staff development. Canterbury College takes many proactive steps to support teachers to allow them to focus on the core business of teaching and learning. How to Apply: If you are passionate about developing the literacy skills of culturally and linguistically diverse students and supporting EAL/D students to succeed, we would love to hear from you. To express your interest and be a part of Canterbury College's journey of nurturing compassionate and optimistic young people, ready for the world, please submit your application, including a cover letter and a resume to Dan Walker, Principal. Applications close COB Friday 30 August 2024. Interviews will commence with successful candidates as applications are received and the position may be filled prior to this date. All Canterbury staff are expected to support the school's Anglican ethos and values. Canterbury College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.