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Frequently asked questions relating to the new K-10 language syllabuses – secondary teachers19/12/2018 At our 7-10 workshops and online learning events, there have been some consistent questions coming through about the new K-10 language syllabus within the secondary context.
Explore the questions and answers in our FAQs document to gain a better understanding of the key issues as you prepare for implementation.
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Expressions of interest are invited from experienced language teachers 7-12, languages-trained executive staff and/or Educational Services personnel interested in a career opportunity as Languages Adviser (SEO2) from 29 January to 13 October 2019.
The position is with the Languages and Culture team within Secondary Education. The position will initially be located at Oxford Street, moving to Parramatta in May 2019. This is an internal EOI, available to departmental staff only. For full details and to apply, please refer to SchoolBiz: https://beta.dec.nsw.gov.au/schoolbiz/issues/year-2018-issue50/eoi-languages-adviser-seo2 Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 6 January 2019. ACARA has published work sample portfolios for Languages for Foundation-Year 10. Each portfolio contains annotated student work samples in relation to three achievement standards: satisfactory, above satisfactory and below satisfactory. The samples have been drawn from a range of assessment tasks and are authentic samples of student work.
To access the work samples click here. The Languages and Culture team is seeking teachers to present at the German Teachers’ Conference, to be held on Friday 22 March 2019 at the Goethe-Institut, Sydney. The theme of the conference is Blick in die Zukunft – Looking to the future. Workshop themes for which we are seeking presenters are:
All applications require the signature of the applicant’s current principal. Please complete the EOI form below, and email as a PDF to maxine.acosta4@det.nsw.edu.au by 5pm on Friday 15 February 2019. For further information, see attached form or contact Maxine Acosta – Language Officer on 9266 8540 or at maxine.acosta4@det.nsw.edu.au. This EOI form is for NSW Department of Education teachers only. For independent school teachers wishing to present, please contact MWahlin@aisnsw.edu.au. 
Registration is now open for Languages at Sydney: Go Global 2019, an initiative by the University of Sydney's School of Languages and Cultures. This event is catered towards students continuing with a language, as well as students who want to learn a language from scratch, as the event will give them a taste of the programs and languages that the University of Sydney has to offer. Events on the day will include an introduction to learning at the School of Languages and Cultures, discussions with university languages students, and two language-specific immersion sessions. Languages at Sydney: Go Global is for: - Year 12 languages students (HSC, IB, NSW School of Languages) - Year 12 students interested in studying languages at university - Year 11 and 12 languages teachers and careers counsellors. Event details Date: Friday 1 March 2019 Time: 10am-2pm Venue: The University of Sydney, Camperdown Campus To register, follow the registration link. Every student and teacher will need to submit an individual registration via the registration link. For further information on the event, please see the poster attached or contact languages.admin@sydney.edu.au.  
Kincumber High School is seeking a full-time Japanese teacher for 2019 to teach Years 7 and 8. Expressions of interest are invited from teachers who are interested in being considered for the role.
For further information contact the principal Janine Debenham on 02 4369 1555. Cheltenham Girls High School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic teacher of Spanish. The position is full-time, teaching mostly Stages 4 and 5 Spanish and HSC Beginners level. Ability to teach French would be highly regarded.
Please contact Simone Hope, R/Deputy, for enquiries. (This position was previously advertised as 0.6 FTE, but is now full-time.) Homebush Boys High School is seeking a full-time Chinese teacher for Term 1 2019, with the position likely to be extended for the rest of the year. Expressions of interest are invited from teachers who are interested in being considered for the role. Experience in teaching Stage 6 Chinese, including Chinese and Literature, is preferred.
For further information contact Daniel Carozza or Jinping Blunden. Please note that the expressions of interest for two advertised language teacher roles at Gosford High School in 2019 close tomorrow, 5pm Friday 7 December as originally advertised. The date given in yesterday’s TeachNSW Jobfeed is incorrect. Correct information: Temporary positions available – Gosford High School Gosford High School is seeking expressions of interest from teachers for two positions for Term 1 2019, commencing on 29 January 2019, with the possibility of an extension. The positions available are as follows: - 1 language teacher who is qualified to teach French and Japanese for Years 8-12
The selection criteria for the position is as follows: - Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as an effective team member. - Capacity to deliver effective, engaging and differentiated teaching programs that cater to the needs of gifted and talented students in Stages 4-6. - Demonstrated capacity to engage students in learning through effective teaching, learning and assessment practices. Should you wish to apply for the positions, please complete the EOI attached, addressing the selection criteria. Please note that one of the referees listed must be the applicant's current principal. The expression of interest should not exceed 2 A4 pages and requires the signature of the applicant's current principal or supervisor, if the applicant is currently non-school-based staff. Please submit your EOI to Adrienne Scalese, Relieving Principal, by no later than 5pm on 7 December 2018.
NESA has released new Stage 6 Extension course prescriptions for 2020-2024 for the following languages: - Arabic
Successful applicants will be required to attend training and/or writing days at our offices in Darlinghurst for up to 5 days. The writing teams will commence early Term 1 2019. The Languages and Culture team will provide release to attend training and/or writing days. Travel and accommodation costs may also be reimbursed, if required. This project will provide teachers with the opportunity to develop their capacity as a curriculum leader and may be used as evidence for higher levels of accreditation. Statement of duties of language-specific writers:
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