EAL Coordinator

Summary:

EAL Coordinator sought to lead and develop whole-school EAL strategy and support multilingual learners.

About the School:

A school with a strong commitment to academic excellence, arts, and sports, located on a modern 15-acre campus in Abu Dhabi. It offers a supportive and inclusive environment for students and staff alike.

The Opportunity:

The EAL Coordinator will play a key role in shaping the school's EAL strategy, ensuring effective support for multilingual learners. This is a dynamic opportunity for an experienced professional to influence student outcomes and lead in a forward-thinking educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the school's EAL framework and strategy
• Identify, assess, and track multilingual learners using appropriate assessment tools
• Deliver targeted EAL support through push-in and pull-out models
• Support classroom teachers with adaptive teaching strategies and inclusive classroom practices
• Provide continuing professional development on effective EAL pedagogy
• Monitor student progress and evaluate the impact of interventions
• Liaise with parents, external stakeholders, and collaborate with the Inclusion team and Senior Leadership Team
• Maintain accurate records in line with school and ADEK requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrable experience teaching within a British curriculum school
• Strong background in working with multilingual learners
• Thorough understanding of EAL pedagogy and language acquisition theory
• Proven experience leading interventions or coordinating educational provision
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience in delivering CPD to colleagues

Preferred

• Experience using standardised assessment tools for language proficiency
• Background in international school settings

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary benchmarked against leading local schools
• Accommodation or housing allowance tailored to personal family circumstances
• Generous professional development opportunities and supportive line management