Job Description
Summary:
EAL Teacher opportunity at a prestigious boarding school. Ideal for passionate educators.
About the School:
A school committed to preparing students for the future by fostering academic excellence, global awareness, and strong character development. It offers a unique twin-campus approach with a focus on Mandarin and mathematics education.
The Opportunity:
Join a dynamic team as an EAL Teacher, supporting students from Year 7 to 11 and Pre-A in developing their English language skills. This role is ideal for educators who are passionate about helping students thrive in an English language environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality English as an Additional Language instruction to students across multiple year groups.
- Support students in achieving academic success through individual and small group teaching.
- Integrate character development into lessons, encouraging teamwork, resilience, and critical thinking.
- Contribute to the school’s extra-curricular programme and pastoral care initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods and curriculum content.
- Maintain a positive, professional, and inspiring classroom environment.
- Support the school’s commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
- Engage with the boarding community and contribute to resident tutor duties.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Proven ability to teach EAL across KS3, KS4, and Pre-A.
- An English teaching qualification such as a TEFL, CELTA, or DELTA, with relevant experience.
- Capability to contribute to the school’s extra-curricular and pastoral care programmes.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and ICT skills.
- Commitment to professional development and INSET attendance.
- Awareness of the demands of teaching high-achieving students.
- Full support for the integration and delivery of Character Education.
- A professional and approachable demeanour.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
Preferred
- Experience with teaching in a boarding school environment.
- Flexibility to teach more than one subject discipline if required.
- Demonstrated ability to innovate and contribute to curriculum development.
- Experience with enquiry-based learning approaches.
- Understanding of the independent education sector.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Accommodation provided for resident staff.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Involvement in a vibrant boarding school community.