Pembroke School is seeking a passionate and experienced EAL Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in a dynamic, supportive learning environment.
Pembroke School
Pembroke School is a co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding School from Early Learning Centre to Year 12. Renowned for academic excellence and a broad, inclusive program, Pembroke offers the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and is also an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Primary Years Programme (PYP).
Pembroke is a vibrant and exciting School catering for a diverse community of students. With over 1,700 students, the School offers a broad-ranging curriculum and an outstanding choice of co-curricular opportunities. The School employs over 300 permanent and fixed-term staff plus more than 150 casual employees.
Pembroke seeks to engage outstanding, diverse and well-qualified staff to work in our welcoming and open School. All staff work together to provide an environment that facilitates each student’s exploration of their potential, academic progress and personal welfare. Staff are encouraged to maintain a collaborative approach, a broad outlook within their respective field and a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement. Pembroke is a lively and fulfilling place to work.
Job Description
About the Role
As part of the Pembroke Connect Program, the successful applicant will support EAL students in small group settings, often through individualised learning plans tailored to their language development needs. A deep empathy for the challenges faced by students in immersion environments and a demonstrated ability to foster engagement and progress in language acquisition are essential.
In this role you can expect to:
Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate EAL programs for students from Years 7 through to Stage 1 EAL.
Design and implement individual and group learning sequences based on students’ varying proficiency levels.
Conduct ongoing assessment and reporting, including regular English language proficiency testing.
Use contemporary resources and pedagogical strategies to enhance student learning.
Provide regular feedback to families and school leadership on student progress.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Demonstrated experience working with secondary school students, ideally across Years 7–11 (Year 12 would be beneficial).
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills.
A strong commitment to professional growth and innovative teaching practices.
Teaching qualifications with a specialisation in English as an Additional Language (or aligned discipline).
Registered as a teacher with the TRB in South Australia.
At Pembroke, you’ll be part of a warm and collaborative school community that values relationships, initiative, and a shared commitment to learning. Whether in the classroom, on the sporting field, or behind the scenes, every role contributes to shaping the rich and inclusive culture of the School. With opportunities for professional growth, a strong sense of belonging, and a genuine appreciation for staff, Pembroke is a place where your work is seen, valued, and celebrated.
Applications for this position close Sunday, 22 June 2025, at 11:59 pm.
All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mr Mark Staker, and must be submitted in PDF format.
The School reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates before the closing date. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
