Multi-cultural Teacher Aide - Chinese

Location Profile

The Geelong English Language School (GELS)

• provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) instruction to eligible Foundation to Year 10 students who are Newly Arrived in Australia

• supports teachers and schools in the Greater Geelong area to build EAL teaching skills and develop appropriate EAL programs and policies for students within their first five years of school in Australia

Location and delivery

Geelong English Language School's main administrative campus is at 12 Pickett Cfrescent Belmont, Geelong.

In 2027, GELS will deliver an intensive English language program for New Arrivals students at three campuses; Corio ( F to Yr 6), North Geelong  (Yr 7 to Yr 10) and Belmont (F -Yr 6), 

Students in GELS programs come from a wide range of language, cultural and educational backgrounds. Students are taught in classes of about 13 to ensure that their English language, social learning and wellbeing needs are intensively supported. A school-wide student wellbeing strategy ensures that students and their families are welcomed and supported as newly arrived members of their new community

Selection Criteria

SC1    Capacity and experience to support teachers and students within intensive EAL programs across all year levels (P-10) at the Geelong English Language School.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, families, and school community members from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

SC3    Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital learning…