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English as an Additional Language (EAL) Lead

English as an Additional Language (EAL) Lead

Holmewood House School

Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive, dependent upon skills and experience.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Immediate
Apply by:
3 February 2025

Job overview

This full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to join our strong and successful team and work alongside enthusiastic and dynamic colleagues. You will be required to ensure all children have the opportunity to engage in the curriculums across the school. Within the school day you will be required to facilitate opportunities for children to experience successful learning of knowledge and abilities, including ‘soft’ skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and will have an ability to connect with pupils to create positive and trusting relationships. We are looking for an individual who will uphold the school’s key three values; Aspiration, Self-belief and Kindness. Experience and a passion for outdoor education would be beneficial.

More details of our school can be found on our website: www.holmewoodhouse.co.uk

This role reports to the Head of Learning Strategies (SENCo).

Hours of work

Hours will be discussed at interview.

The role will run from mid-August to mid-June in order to support pupils in advance of their arrival in September.

The amount of holiday will be in line with that of teachers.

Key responsibilities

To carry out the duties of a EAL Lead as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Head of Learning Strategies (SENCo) and Deputy Head, Learning and Teaching.

To be considered for this role candidates must have proven experience working with EAL pupils. The candidate can have Qualified Teacher Status, but it is not a requirement.

Teaching and learning

  •  Monitoring and enhancing the quality first teaching of EAL pupils.
  • Assist in the educational and social development of pupils.
  • Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations.
  • Assess and identify the language proficiency levels.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individual language acquisition plans for EAL pupils.
  • Deliver intervention booster lessons or lead phonics groups when required.
  • Manage data and analyse it to track progress, responding as appropriate and evaluating the impact of interventions.
  • Support classroom teachers in integrating EAL-friendly teaching methods and resources.
  • Act as a liaison between the school and parents of EAL pupils, ensuring effective communication and building positive relationships.
  • Provide guidance to parents on supporting their child's language development at home.
  • Maintain accurate records of EAL pupils, including their progress and any interventions.
  • Report on EAL pupils' performance and outcomes to Head of Learning Strategies and SLT where appropriate.
  • Share the responsibility for pastoral care of the children.
  • Ensure working practices are appropriate to meet ISI standards and requirements.
  • Stay updated on best practices in EAL education.
  • Provide staff training or CPD sessions.

Other requirements

  •  Contribute to the operation of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school.
  • Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, Review days and events with partner schools.
  • Support the Learning Strategies Department and work with pupils with Special Educational Needs as requested and deployed.
  • Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices.
  • Assist with the organisation of school trips and attend trips where required.
  • Engage in the School performance and development system.
  • Liaise effectively with parents and governors.
  • Attend any required out of working hours activities e.g. training, staff meetings, parent evenings.
  • Undertake After School Care duties or clubs as required.
  • Undertake any duties or tasks as reasonably requested by the Head of Learning Strategies, Deputy Head, and the Head of Holmewood House.

Person specification

  • Strong understanding of the challenges faced by EAL pupils, including cultural and linguistic barriers.
  • Expertise in EAL-specific teaching strategies, such as scaffolding, modelling, and differentiation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with pupils staff, and parents from diverse backgrounds.
  • Proficiency in using data to track progress and evaluate the impact of EAL interventions.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.
  • Teamwork skills to work effectively as part of a large team.
  • Keenness to reflect on advice and suggestions made by colleagues and ensure sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school, department and pupils.
  • Ability to work under the direction of colleagues, as required across the school.
  • Pro-active and able to develop and use own initiative where required.
  • Positive and professional communication skills with both staff and pupils.
  • Uphold high standards and be a positive role model towards the Holmewood House community.
  • Eagerness to proactively support the aims, ethos and values of Holmewood House.
  • Ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues.
  • To keep up to date with all Holmewood House policies and the Holmewood House Handbook.
  • Punctual and attentive.
  • Flexible in approach and support colleagues as required.
  • To be able to exercise discretion and confidentiality at all times.
  • Build positive rapport with pupils and personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils staff and parents.
  • To respect confidentiality within the School and the Holmewood House community.


Whilst every effort has been made to outline the main duties, responsibilities and requirements of the post, the list is not exhaustive. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from their direct line manager or other members of the management/leadership team to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

It is understood that areas of responsibility are from time to time subject to review and change in light of the changing needs of the school environment and the professional development of the staff. This job description may therefore be amended from time to time. 

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About Holmewood House School

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Holmewood House is a prestigious independent Prep School of 450+ pupils aged 3-13 years, set amidst 32 acres of the most beautiful Kent countryside, just outside Tunbridge Wells. The School is a happy and supportive working environment, where we pride ourselves on the exceptional provision for our pupils and staff in all areas.

Holmewood House provides a broad, well-balanced curriculum with outstanding teachers in what is very much a family school where the positive relationships between the teachers and children allows staff to get to know and understand the individual needs of each and every child. They foster their talents and nurture their growth through a challenging and exciting curriculum.

The school wholeheartedly believes that emotional and social well-being, self-esteem, happiness and confidence are of prime importance and are in themselves inextricably linked to academic progress. Staff are excited by the curiosity and thirst for learning that each child, regardless of their ability, naturally displays. They work hard to allow each child to ask why, to query and to have the time to develop their thoughts into fresh discoveries and innovations and, in doing so, overcome the challenges faced. The end result is the celebration of learning – a reward in its own right!

The wonderful environment and outstanding facilities provide a strong framework upon which the ethos of ‘allowing children to be children’ can be achieved. Childhood is full of exciting new experiences which, parents and teachers relive, through the eyes and laughter of the children.

The relationship between home and school is of fundamental importance in ensuring every child is surrounded by the love, care and guidance which they require as they make their way through their educational journey. In short, the partnership allows the children to enjoy the most important journey of all: childhood.

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