Job Description

UWCSEA East Campus is seeking a well-qualified and experienced teacher of English as an Additional Language (EAL) to lead our Primary EAL department and programme for an August 2023 start.

A relevant degree, teaching qualification and minimum 5 years teaching experience is essential. We are looking for a linguistic specialist who can lead and teach across the Primary School Grades, K1 to G5 and will work with their Middle School counterpart to ensure a smooth transition for our language learners. Our Primary School EAL programme is actively being developed and this is an exciting opportunity to impact and influence the work to meet the needs of our English Language learners.

All staff actively promote the College's Mission, Educational Goal, Values and Learning Principles through their supportive engagement with students, colleagues and parents. They actively participate in all five elements of the UWCSEA learning programme: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education and Service.

The successful candidate will be a highly resourceful and forward-thinking collaborator, passionate about language learning. They will bring with them a passion for interdisciplinary learning and a rich understanding of concept based teaching and learning. The successful candidate will recognise the power of learner agency in building compassionate and efficacious students who are able to advocate for themselves. . They will also possess a range of strategies to build effective and engaging working relationships with students, colleagues and parents.

We are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion where all members of our community treat each other with kindness and compassion and where all feel they belong. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society and actively welcome applications from the widest range of passionate, forward thinking educators

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Main Responsibilities

Leadership

Lead the Primary EAL department according to the

With the Primary Leadership Team and the Student Support Services Team, lead an EAL programme that holistically supports the College's commitment to inclusion

Teaching

Teach in line with the

Teaching commitments will include co-teaching, facilitating small group and individual learning, both within and outside of the classroom and leading professional development of teachers and teaching assistants.

Plan interventions to be implemented by teaching assistants and teachers

Assessment and tracking

Coordinate systems for monitoring and tracking the progress of English Language Learners in English within a concept- based curriculum and and in alignment with the Common European Framework (CEFR)

Conduct assessments for student applicants to UWCSEA who may have EAL needs and ensure appropriate provision is available on entry

Contribute to placement decisions in conjunction with the Primary School Leadership Team

Coordinate assessments of students who have been referred by teachers, and make recommendations for provision

Advocacy

Assist with providing differentiated programmes for individual students

Ensure the smooth transition between grades of students identified as English language learners

Monitor assessment and progress of students in the EAL Programme across the Primary School

Administration and Communication

Coordinate intervention and support across all learning areas

Maintain records on the College's online information system

Manage the EAL budget and ordering of resources

Attend, as appropriate, grade level, school level, student support and curriculum meetings

Communicate proactively and regularly with class teachers and Heads of Grade

Professional Learning

Attend to own Professional Learning and keep abreast of current pedagogy in related fields

Facilitate and plan Professional Learning sessions for teachers, teaching assistants and parents

Provide support for differentiated practice within the classroom to support all learners in accessing the curriculum.

A relevant degree and a recognised teaching qualification or certification are essential

Recent formal training and/or experience in English Language Learning (EAL/ESL etc.) or Applied Linguistics

Expectations and Standards

The successful candidate will work as part of the Primary Support Team to remove barriers to learning for all students from K1 to Grade 5.

They will be expected to:

• Follow the

and . * Teach in line with the

• Lead in line with the
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with colleagues to support all learners to flourish and benefit fully from the five elements of UWCSEA's learning programme.
• Support school policies and collaborate with Heads of Grade, Head of Student Support Services, Vice Principals and the Principal to achieve goals.

Person Specifications

A relevant degree and a recognised teaching qualification or certification are essential

Recent formal training and/or experience in English Language Learning (EAL/ESL etc.) or Applied Linguistics

Experience as a Primary classroom and/ or Primary EAL teacher required.

Experience of leading an EAL programme would be an advantage

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners. We see this role as playing a key role in our DEI strategy as we move towards a more diverse and inclusive community.

Applications

UWCSEA welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.

UWCSEA is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes applications from those who wish to join a community which is inclusive, and which celebrates diversity.