Primary EAL Teacher

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English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher Job description

Job Description
Job Title: Teacher of English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Department: English
Function: Academic
Reports to: Head of Primary

Teaching and Learning:
Due to higher than expected enrollment, we are seeking to appoint a Primary
School English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher to join us this academic year. This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding EAL team and build on the strong foundations that have been implemented so far. Opportunities to take on a leadership role as the team grows is a strong likelihood.

The ideal candidate will:
• Demonstrate a passion for learning and teaching
• Have experience in teaching EAL students, across the primary and middle
school years.
• Have strong pastoral skills and experience in supporting students who are
new to the English Language
• Have experience in delivering effective 1-1 and small group sessions for EAL
students
• Be able to set, support and track progress from individual starting points by
writing individual language plans and using school tracking software
• Provide training for class teachers in support EAL students across all areas of
the curriculum
• Hold a CELTA, TEFL or TESOL teaching certificate or equivalent.
Job Purpose
• Ensure that lessons are well planned, structured and delivered to maintain
pace, motivation and challenge.
• Plan and teach lessons that enable access to all learning needs and
differentiate appropriately.
• Ensure marking, assessment and feedback is timely, appropriate and
meaningful.
• Reflect on teaching practice to adapt to student needs, including barriers to
learning related to SEN and EAL pupil experience.
• Monitor and intervene when teaching to ensure sound learning and
discipline and maintain a safe environment in which students feel confident
• Record and report on pupil progress and attainment, based upon accurate
and regular assessment.
• Be able to demonstrate outstanding subject and curriculum knowledge.
• To establish excellent working relationships with students that engage with
students as individuals.
• Establish excellent relationships and communication with parents.
• Participate in staff, departmental and pastoral meetings
• Be responsible for students' welfare, progress and attainment.
• To implement school policy for rewards and sanctions.

Professional Knowledge and Understanding:
• Have knowledge of and keep up to date with the English national curriculum.
• Be aware of and promote British values as part of the curriculum and ethos
of the school;
• Understand how students’ learning is affected by their physical, intellectual,
emotional, and social development
• Select and make good use of ICT skills for classroom and management
support
• Understand and know how national and local comparative and school data
including National Curriculum test data can be used to set clear targets for
students’ achievement
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional
colleagues and parents
• Participate in the Performance Management Cycle
• Participate as required in meetings with professional colleagues and parents
in respect of duties and responsibilities of the post
• Take responsibility for your own professional development
• Be aware and mindful of all aspects of health and safety in relations to your
duties
• Ensure that all school policies are properly implemented.

Assessment and Reporting:
• Assess and report each student’s progress systematically with reference to
the school’s policy and practice, including the social progress of each child
and use the results to inform future planning
• Mark and monitor classwork and homework, in line with the school’s current
practices
• Make use of attainment records and data to set targets and monitor student
progress.
• Give relevant and regular feedback to students to aid progress.
• Provide reports on individual progress to middle/senior leaders and parents
as required.

Professional Development
• Engage in internal school training days to improve teaching practice and
develop departmental strategies.
• Look to regularly assess teaching and learning against global and local
trends in education practice.
• Search for CPD opportunities to develop personal teaching and learning
practice, and actively look to disseminate new knowledge to staff.
Additional professional responsibilities
• Contribute to the wider school environment by participating in house and
community projects.
• Offer extra-curricular activities to students after school.
• Accompany students on residential trips and academic trips.
• Actively be responsible for the safeguarding and welfare of RBIS students.

At RBIS International School, safeguarding is a top priority. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where all students can thrive. Our safeguarding policies are designed to ensure the well-being of every child, with clear procedures for reporting concerns, robust training for staff, and a strong culture of vigilance. We expect all members of our school community to share this commitment to safeguarding and to contribute to a secure and supportive learning environment.