THE VACANCY

Bloxham School is seeking to appoint a part time Teacher of English as an Additional Language.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To develop individual learning programmes for identified students.
• Use data to identify targets for EAL learners, support, track and monitor interventions and feedback to staff.
• To support individual and group interventions for identified groups of targets students.
• To mentor and record progress, set targets and report progress to teachers and SLT.
• Promote effective strategies for the acquisition of increasing levels of competence in spoken and written English for bilingual learners.
• Plan in partnership with colleagues at department and classroom level and produce classroom resources to support such partnerships.
• Play a full role in the learning support department recording and reporting processes and ensure accurate records are kept of the educational development of EAL students.
• Coordinate the admissions of potential new student’s arrivals, including conducting an initial EAL assessment and sharing information with admissions staff.
• Establish and foster effective working relationships with other departments where appropriate, including liaising with colleagues about pastoral issues concerning EAL students.
• Share information about EAL students that will support teachers in meeting the needs of the students.
• Prepare students for appropriate external exams and accreditations, including in English.
• Assist in delivery of INSET for colleagues in raising achievement for students with EAL students at risk of under achievement.
• Attend school-based INSET to develop professional skills and keep abreast of current development in EAL.
• Liaise with the International Students’ Coordinator to support and track language learning concerns of specific international students.
• Play a part in the induction weekend for EAL students at the beginning of the academic year.

KEY INFORMATION

Start Date: September 2024

Accountable to: Head of English and Deputy Head Curriculum

Working Hours: 24 hours per week during term time

Salary: Bloxham salary scale, dependent on experience

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 17th May 2024

BENEFITS

• Enrolment in the Teacher's Pension Scheme (Currently undergoing Governors’ consultation with potential change to pension provision for September 2024).
• Tea, coffee and lunch provided during working hours.
• Free parking on site.
• Access at no charge to the school’s sporting, swimming and fitness facilities, including gym and tennis courts.
• Strong, supportive staff community with a school counsellor available.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

• A recognised EAL qualification
• Experience working with EAL students in a secondary school setting.
• Excellent classroom practitioner.
• Willing to develop pedagogy and knowledge of the non‐specialist subject.
• An innovative approach to student learning and the ability to stretch our brightest students whilst engaging students of all abilities.
• Good classroom management which promotes student learning.
• Ability to be self‐motivated, and a team player.
• Confident user of IT to enhance learning both within and outside the classroom.
• The emotional intelligence to contribute to the School’s extensive pastoral programme
• To be in alignment with the ethos of Bloxham School, including a commitment to the broader curriculum.
• A proven record of reflection and continuous professional development to your practice in the past and a willingness to continue to do so in the future.

HOW TO APPLY

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 17th May 2024

To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

For further information please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.

We look forward to receiving your application.

SAFEGUARDING

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self- declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children