About Us:
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is a system of 80 Catholic schools committed to providing high-quality, faith-based education to over 43,000 students in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. As part of the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Parramatta, we are dedicated to fostering vibrant Catholic communities where every student is empowered to learn, achieve, and grow.
CSPD is seeking an experienced and passionate Education Officer to lead and support the development of effective English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) practices across our schools. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in improving learning outcomes for newly arrived students and ensuring inclusive, high-impact teaching across our Diocese.
About the Role:
As part of the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Parramatta, this role contributes to our strategic Uplift program by enhancing teacher capacity and supporting best-practice pedagogy for EAL/D learners.
In this role, responsibilities will include:
- Embed the use of the ESL Scales and EAL/D Learning Progression to support consistent assessment, monitoring, and instructional planning for newly arrived EAL/D students.
- Collaborate with instructional coaches and key personnel in schools to strengthen literacy and language learning.
- Engage with the Student Support Directorate and educational research to inform best practice and delivery models tailored to the needs of EAL/D learners.
- Design and deliver impactful professional learning that builds teacher confidence and capacity in EAL/D instruction, aligned with the CSPD Uplift program.
- Maintain centralised documentation and manage resources, policies, and compliance to ensure consistency and quality of service delivery.
About You:
To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Qualifications in education, with specialist training or experience in EAL/D or ESL
- A deep understanding of EAL/D pedagogies, assessment tools (e.g. ESL Scales, Learning Progression), and evidence-based literacy strategies
- Proven experience supporting teachers and leading professional learning initiatives
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across diverse school contexts
- A commitment to improving outcomes for students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Alignment with the mission and values of Catholic education
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive remuneration
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools
- Flexible working environment (50% office, 50% remote)
- Ex-Gratia Leave
- Parental leave
Interested?
If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button. Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and your suitability for the role.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working with Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian.
CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
NOTE: We encourage early applications, as we will review applications, conduct shortlisting, and hold interviews on a rolling basis. Appointments will be made once a suitable candidate is identified.
