English as a Second 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