English as an Additional Language Teacher

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Secondary School Teacher – English as an Additional Language

Reporting to: Head of Learning Support

Key Personnel: Head of Department for English, Assistant Principal of Secondary, Deputy Principal, Principal

Key Objectives of The Position

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance

with the school's policies under the direction of the school's Principal.

Specific Duties

The Secondary school teacher shall be responsible for:

Pedagogy and Curriculum planning:

Employing effective pedagogy that enables students to become successful learners who achieve personal excellence by:

·       Developing and executing the preparation, planning and delivery of English as an Additional Language (CEFR levels A2-B1) classes and activities for students to build up their proficiency to take the IGCSE ESL examination in year 11

·       Building student confidence in handling IGCSE subjects such as Global Perspectives, Science and Economics through vocabulary, reading and writing strategies

·       Connecting with subject teachers for an understanding of students' strengths and weaknesses pertaining to English proficiency

·       Connecting with subject teachers to co-plan EAL lessons that are aligned with the topics and skills covered during subject lessons

·       Using group strategies for a variety of different learning situations, including whole class, small group, partner work and individual work

·       Building on student capabilities and differentiating to meet students' language needs

·       Using assessment information to plan progression for the differing needs of learners in class

·       Using appropriate assessment tools for formative and summative assessment

·       Involving students, parents and colleagues in the assessment process on a regular basis

·       Evaluating the program collaboratively with teaching partners, and parents and students

Extended Professional Role:

·       Participate in professional duties as necessary outside of the scope of the school day (e.g. Field studies trips, professional development on weekends, as needed, and after school meetings as required)

·       Supervising the students at break/lunch and other unstructured times

·       Teaching assigned classes including the supervision of classes for absence cover

·       Undertaking appropriate professional training stipulated by the school

·       Being involved in Co or Extra Curricular Activities to enhance the school experience for learners.

·       Being involved in school pastoral and academic programs

·       Maintaining a good standard of discipline among students with due respect to their health and safety

·       Preparing students for and participating in the conduct of internal and external examinations

·       Actively engaging in the school's appraisal procedures

·       Carrying out other duties and tasks as reasonably directed by the principal

Qualifications and Experience

·       At least 2 years of experience in working with international secondary students as an EAL teacher

·       A degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent) in the teaching of the English as a Second Language (preferably) or English Language

·       Intermediate to advanced level of knowledge of Language Acquisition for Multilingual Learners

·       Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills

·       Excellent verbal and written English skills

·       Good references on request

·       Proficient in using school databases, communications platforms, and educational technology

·       Proficiency in other EAL testing and reporting systems

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm (flexi-hours apply: 8.15am to 5.00pm)

Location: Centrium

Job Type: Full-time

·       Assessment, recording and reporting on the work of students and attending Parents' Meetings to meet

·       parents and discuss the progress of individual students

·       Setting appropriate individual student targets in line with the school and departmental targets/policy

·       Setting appropriate individual student targets in line with the school and departmental targets/policy

·       Promoting and participating in your own continuous professional development:

·       Be responsible for the overall performance of your teaching groups under the 'Every Child Matters'

·       banner:

o   to encourage students to be safe and healthy

o   to encourage them to be happy and enjoy your subject

o   to encourage students to make a positive contribution to lessons and achieve economic well being

o   to act on student or parental concerns

·       Actively engaging in teacher learning and development

·       Continually seeking to improve learning and teaching strategies

·       Developing knowledge and skills related to Secondary education

·       Ensuring an orderly and supportive environment:

·       Participating in and supporting the school's positive policies and general ethos of respect for all

·       Ensuring the organisation of resources and the classroom environment are optimum for learning

Co-curricular activities:

● Participating in Residential excursions as required

● Undertaking duties as required

Other projects, duties and responsibilities:

● Having a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities

● Operating at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school

● Establishing effective and appropriate relationships with colleagues and parents

● Setting a good example through presentation and personal and professional conduct

● Co-operating with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the

benefit of the school and learners

● Contributing to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and

management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school

● Taking part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Days and events with other

stakeholders

● Any other reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not

specified in this job description

Required Skill Profession

Other General