English teachers required to design and implement English classes for one two-hour session per week, covering a range of topics of their choosing and those requested by clients. Classes should develop and build skills including written and verbal communication, grammar, spelling, and fluency, and be flexible enough to respond to the diverse needs of learners with differing levels of language capacity in the one classroom. It is expected that the English Teacher will plan classes and prepare class materials using the ASWC's resource library and any additional resources they wish to contribute. Classes run every Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 2 pm till 4 pm, and Tuesdays from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm, Teachers are expected to commit to delivering one class per week in collaboration with another English teacher for a minimum of 12 months.

About the program

The Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre (ASWC) works with the most vulnerable asylum seekers living lawfully in the community while they await the outcome of their claims for protection. The ASWC provides community meals, foodbank, English classes, a gardening program, computer classes, music group, employment services, and brief interventions in addition to a host of seasonal programs. In working collectively with volunteers, we aim to ensure that the people we support feel safe and have as many opportunities for health, happiness and success as possible. The English program for people seeking asylum aims to build proficiency in the English language, one of the most fundamental needs of this group and the gateway to the Australian community.

About Uniting

At Uniting we work together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Supporting people in communities across Victoria and Tasmania for over 100 years, we provide more than 700 programs and services to people of all ages to learn, thrive and enjoy a healthy, happy life.

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work. We welcome lesbian, gay, trans, gender diverse and intersex (LGBTIQ) people at our services. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.