Bendigo EAL Cluster Coordinator, Building teacher capacity in the teaching of EAL - Golden Square Primary School

Bendigo is a city that is located in Central Victoria and is approximately 150 kms northwest of Melbourne. It is one of the fastest growing regional centres in Victoria.

The Bendigo EAL cluster includes both primary and secondary schools within Bendigo and also surrounding areas. There are approximately 15 schools in total with a varying number of EAL children enrolled at them.

The opportunity for other schools to join the cluster does mean that the numbers could increase. THE SFO and SFOE of each of the school differs and so there is diversity within the cluster.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated high level of knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to respond to student learning needs.

SC2 Demonstrated high level of ability to plan for and implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3 Demonstrated high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated high level of ability to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated high level of ability to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Role
The role of the Bendigo Cluster Coordinator may include but is not limited to:

• building the capacity of staff within the Bendigo EAL Cluster schools to meet the needs of EAL students through the implementation of coaching with schools
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of the EAL curriculum program within the school
• Support staff to build knowledge around the assessment and reporting resources
• Ensuring resources are accessible and available for teachers within the Bendigo EAL Cluster
• Provide professional learning to staff as requested by individual schools.

Responsibilities
The role of the Bendigo Cluster Coordinator may include but is not limited to:

• building the capacity of staff within the Bendigo EAL Cluster schools to meet the needs of EAL students through the implementation of coaching with schools
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of the EAL curriculum program within the school
• Support staff to build knowledge around the assessment and reporting resources
• Ensuring resources are accessible and available for teachers within the Bendigo EAL Cluster
• Provide professional learning to staff as requested by individual schools.

Who May Apply

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.