About the Opportunity

Make a lasting impact as our next Senior Education Officer - EAL/D leading and empowering schools to deliver high-quality, evidence-based learning experiences for EAL/D students.

This exciting opportunity will see you provide expert curriculum direction, strategic support, and innovative guidance to strengthen teaching practice and advance CSPD’s learning and teaching priorities across our school communities. 

Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

There are so many great things that Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has to offer! As a valued employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all, we offer:

• Salary packaging for eligible employees 
• Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees 
• Extensive growth and development opportunities 
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• State-of-the-art facilities

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Education Officer - EAL/D is accountable for:

• Embedding the EAL/D Learning Progression to support consistent assessment, monitoring and instructional planning for EAL/D students
• Engaging with Student Support stakeholders and evidence-based research to advise on effective delivery models for newly enrolled EAL/D students
• Designing, delivering and evaluating professional learning and curriculum initiatives, in collaboration with internal leaders and external partners, to build teacher expertise and middle leadership capability in Tier 1 universal supports, aligned with CSPD strategy
• Working with instructional coaches and school-based personnel to support the implementation of Tier 1, 2 and 3 approaches that strengthen English language and literacy outcomes for EAL/D students
• Collaborating with Primary and Secondary Learning leaders to develop and implement frameworks, methodologies and reporting structures for identifying, supporting and monitoring EAL/D student progress and outcomes
• Building teacher capacity in the delivery of the Stage 6 English EAL/D course in alignment with CSPD learning priorities
• Guiding and monitoring schools in the accurate collection and maintenance of EAL/D student data to meet system and legislative requirements
• Contributing EAL/D expertise to the development of system-wide resources, programs and initiatives
• Managing centralised documentation, resources, policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
• Supporting Primary and Secondary Learning Managers through analysis of trends, planning, and the development of policies and processes that enhance system coherence and quality
• Undertaking other duties as directed by the Executive General Manager - Learning, Quality and Performance or delegate

About You and Your Application

The ideal candidate would have demonstrated experience in:

• TESOL Certification (desirable but not essential)
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent in either Primary or Secondary Education
• Demonstrated expertise in EAL/D pedagogy, assessment and evidence-based practices that improve English language and literacy outcomes
• Proven ability to design and deliver high-impact professional learning and build teacher and middle leadership capability
• Experience collaborating with school leaders, instructional coaches and stakeholders to implement Tier 1, 2 and 3 support frameworks
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, including experience using student data, reporting and compliance processes to drive improvement
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a passion for supporting culturally and linguistically diverse learners

Your Application

Applications must include:

• A Resume and Cover Letter addressed to the Head of Primary Learning, Lisa Crampton and Head of Secondary Learning, Rebecca Birch
• Working with Children Check (Employee) or willing to obtain

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. 

Applications Close: Thursday, 26th November 2026

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.