EAL Teacher (Primary and Secondary Years)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher to join a growing, boutique school in the heart of Singapore. The successful applicant will be expected to teach English as an Additional Language from ages 5 to 16. There may also be an opportunity for a whole school leadership position for a suitable qualified and experienced candidate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·      The ability to deliver a high-quality language experience to secondary students.  

·      Deliver the English as an Additional Language (EAL) to assigned classes in accordance with the School’s timetable.

·      Use teaching methods and strategies which will engage students through careful planning, effective questioning, good use of resources and a style of delivery that promotes a love of language learning

·      Identify clear teaching objectives, content, and sequences of lessons appropriate to the individual needs of students.

·      Set appropriate and challenging expectations for students’ learning, building on prior knowledge

·      Differentiate lessons according to the abilities and learning needs of individual students.

·      Promote independent learning by adopting teaching and learning strategies which develop the competence and confidence of every student.

·      Work with class teachers to provide outstanding language provision through the effective use of co-teaching and intervention classes

·      Ensure the thorough implementation of subject specifications, teaching schemes, assessment policies and reporting procedures.

·      Assess and support the development of the EAL curriculum in the school

·      Plan and deliver schemes of work, including the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject, and of different students.

·      Keep abreast of current developments in EAL education and to adapt the curriculum content and methods of teaching and examining as appropriate.

·      Ensure students’ work is regularly assessed and that homework is in line with school policy.

·      Report to parents in accordance with the school’s reporting policy.

·      Use information gained from assessment, recording and reporting procedures to generate further improvement in student achievement.

·      Follow the School’s policies and procedures with regard to discipline and behaviour, daily routines, duties, homework, leave of absence and visits.

·      Contribute to co-curricular activities that broaden students’ experiences and contribute to the general life of the school.

·      Attend and contribute to meetings of a professional nature.

·      Maintain appropriate links with teaching colleagues in all sections of the school and foster cross-curricular links where appropriate.