Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (operating as commUnity+) is a multidisciplinary organisation located in Melbourne’s western suburbs, delivering a range of prevention and early intervention programs focused on informing and engaging with our community.

This is achieved via high quality Adult Education, Legal Services (Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre), our Neighbourhood House program and Children’s Contact Service, as well as a range of community and individual development activities.

About the Position

The EAL Teacher is responsible for preparing and delivering classes focused on English as an Additional Language qualifications and carrying out primary duties as course and session planning, preparation of teaching and learning resources, and assessment.

Reporting to the Training Manager, the EAL Teacher will deliver a range of teaching services, and ensure that students from diverse backgrounds are provided with the relevant support to enhance their learning experience and achievements, while maintaining compliance requirements and completion of administrative tasks.

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree with Language Other Than English (LOTE) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) specialisation or qualifications.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment including TAEASS502 ‘Design and Develop Assessment Tools’ and TAELLN441 or TAELLN401A ‘Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills’.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience, with demonstrated ability to implement best practice in the delivery of nationally recognised training and assessment.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge with the state-based English as an Additional Language Framework, guidelines and standards including the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority Guidelines for VET Providers and Australian Quality Training Framework.
• Highly developed and proficient teaching and assessing skills, including experience in client assessment, moderation, and validation.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering learning to students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including clients with learning barriers.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills in English and proficiency in digital literacy and technology.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with high level of attention to detail, including self and time management skills.
• Experience and knowledge in conducting and reporting Pre-Training Reviews.

Additionally, experience in the community education sector and willingness to teach across programs, including the Adult Migrant English Program, Skills First program, pre-accredited programs, and Skills for Education & Employment and across sites in the North-West and West Melbourne regions, would be desirable for this role.

This role would be part time (0.4 FTE), fixed term position and will primarily be based at Forest Hill. As the position would require travel to attend other commUnity+ sites from time to time, the applicant must possess a valid Victorian Driver’s license.

commUnity+ is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm. Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and Police check or the ability to obtain the same.

We are a friendly and supportive team committed to delivering a high standard of service in a flexible working environment.

Applications must include a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria, and a current resume.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please call Ana Paula Balica on (03) 8312 2044.

community+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

In line with Directions from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, commUnity+ require all to be double vaccinated unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the COVID-19 Mandatory vaccination (Workers) Directions. All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

A position description is attached.