We are looking for a highly qualified English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher with previous teaching experience in international education to join our expanding team of high-quality professionals. The role of the EAL Teacher is essentially to build and maintain a successful EAL Program which includes; providing support for students with English language needs (beginning to intermediate), preparing EAL students to independently access our curriculum in English and to co-teach, co-plan, co-assess and co-reflect with the year group level Classroom teachers.
As an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher, you will undertake the following responsibilities:
• Developing trusting and effective relationships with all the children in the class and their parents, co-teachers and teaching assistants. Becoming a presence across the whole school and a representative of it within its wider community
• Coordinating parent meetings where appropriate to review a students’ progress
• Developing and executing the preparation, planning and delivery of EAL classes and activities for students
• Using a range and balance of teaching strategies including co-planning, co-teaching, co-assessing, and co-reflecting
• Using grouping strategies using a variety of different learning situations, including whole class, small group, partner work and individual work
• Building on student capabilities and differentiating to meet student needs
• Ensuring that the teaching environment is well managed and appropriately resourced
• Collecting and analysing data, such as WIDA and MAP scores, on student performance to ensure a successful progression of English language acquisition.
• Planning which emphasizes connections among curriculum areas and explicitly focuses on trans-disciplinary skills and the essential elements of a PYP program
• Planning and working in a collegial and professional manner with peers, showing respect, being prepared and on time, and adhering to the school wide meeting norms and team’s essential agreements at all times
• Involving students, parents and colleagues in the assessment process on a regular basis and as appropriate
Involving students in shared reflection during, and at the end of, each unit on a consistent basis
• Evaluating the program collaboratively with teaching partners, and parents and students as appropriate, using agreed flexible systems
• Taking responsibility for a Co-curricular activity (CCA) from once per week, each semester.
You Must Have
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent with additional qualifications/endorsements for working with English Language Learners, from an accredited school is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in working with children as a EAL teacher with relevant qualifications
• Track record of experience working with young children who display social, emotional, behavioural, or developmental delays
• Familiarity in British Curriculum is a must
• Proficient in using school databases, communications platforms, and educational technology
• Proficiency in other EAL testing and reporting systems
• Experience with and knowledge of co-teaching
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and professional collaboration skills
• Must demonstrate flexibility, strong work habits, and a positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills and excellent command of the English language
• Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology Strong references and attendance record
• Demonstrates the Brighton Values – Kindness, Confidence and Curiosity
