• Be a part of our vibrant and collegial Lindfield Preparatory School
• Great professional learning and development opportunities
• Exciting opportunity for innovative and rigorous teaching and learning

About the Position

The Primary EAL Teacher is responsible for supporting students whose first language is not English. The role focuses on developing English language skills, including speaking, listening, reading and writing, to enable students to fully participate in all areas of the curriculum. The EAL teacher will work closely with other members of the Inclusive Learning team to ensure EAL students receive differentiated instruction and the support they need to thrive in a mainstream classroom setting. They are part of the Inclusive Learning team and will support all students as part of their role. The EAL teacher will work across the Lindfield Preparatory School and the Wyvern House campuses.

Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Mr Benjamin Barrington-Higgs, Deputy Preparatory Schools & ELC at bbarringtonhiggs@newington.nsw.edu.au or (02) 9568 9444.

To obtain the position description, please contact Human Resources at hr@newington.nsw.edu.au

About You
The successful candidate will:

• have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, EAL, Inclusive Learning or a related field
• have TEFL, TESOL, CELTA or equivalent certification in teaching English as a second language
• have previous teaching experience, preferably within an EAL role or working with multilingual students in a primary school setting
• be able to differentiate instruction and cater for a range of learning abilities and needs
• have cultural sensitivity and awareness to work with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, teachers and parents
• show genuine care for students and a strong commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment
• enthusiastically participate in the school’s co-curricular program
• understand and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices
• contribute to the continuous improvement of child safeguarding at Newington.

About the College
Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity, kindness and open-mindedness, and that also applies to everyone who works here – from the teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.

What else sets us apart? We strive to create a culture underpinned by our diverse and inclusive care for our community – students, parents, carers, staff, alumni and neighbours – and by an appreciation of the importance of service. The College is supported by a strong sense of integrity, respect, fairness and responsibility. Collaboration and support are also key, so we ensure all staff have the resources available to make the most of every opportunity.

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, the College has more than two thousand students across four vibrant campuses from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. In 2026, Newington will enter an exciting new phase as the College transitions to co-education starting with Kindergarten and Grade Five, becoming fully co-educational by 2033. Our students will enter a world that will require them to walk and work alongside all genders collaboratively, respectfully and empathetically as colleagues, employers, employees, partners, parents and friends. We want to ensure the College remains a vibrant, contemporary institution, in step with the society it is part of.

Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au

Newington's Commitment to Child Protection
The College is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Newington have a right to feel and be safe.

Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, teaching staff will be expected to possess a current First Aid qualification.

To Apply:
To be considered, applicant must:

• be eligible to work in Australia that means holding appropriate and current visa or be Australian citizen
• submit their application in a PDF formatted document containing an updated resume and cover letter. The entire document should not exceed 6 pages
• apply electronically via this SEEK page or Newington Career page: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
• apply as soon as possible, as interviews may be conducted upon receipt of applications, not necessarily following the application closing date.
• Applications close on Monday 4 November 2024.