Head of English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Abbey College Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
- £33,427 - £46,170 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- You will also receive a Management Allowance of £4,123 per annum.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022 or earlier
- Apply by:
- 17 February 2022
Job overview
Overview
Abbey College Cambridge is one of the very best colleges for international students in the UK. We specialise in helping students from across the world achieve the personal, social and academic growth needed to succeed at the UK’s best universities and we recognise the critical role EAL plays in this challenging academic journey.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Head of EAL to join our dynamic team.
You will lead and develop our existing team, driving standards and practise, reviewing our systems and processes and you will believe strongly in our culture of continual improvement.
The English department at Abbey College prides itself on its strong interest in developing the English language abilities of international students with the specific aims of: improving student performance on Abbey College’s academic programmes; and helping students to achieve the IGCSE/IELTS scores demanded by their chosen university.
The department itself is lively - teachers are encouraged to discuss techniques and share best practise. The team is professional and hard-working but always works with good humour. Teachers feel that they can make a difference and help students progress; there are regular opportunities to work with other academic areas and the team shares a strong feeling of satisfaction in a job well done.
Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:
• Leading the EAL Department
• Facilitating the college’s goal of high student academic achievement
• Leading appraisals and reviews, and taking part in training and development
• Delivering high quality lessons
Qualifications and Experience
Teaching international students at GCSE should be a passion for you and to be considered for this position you must hold a degree-level qualification. Knowledge of the appropriate curricula and experience or knowledge of a CLIL approach to teaching EAL is desirable. You will also show a strong interest in the education of overseas students and a keen willingness to develop their teaching practise to further support students with the challenges of studying in a foreign language and in a foreign culture.
Benefits
• 50 days annual leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Sports and wellbeing groups and free on site gym facilities
• Alpha Plus Group personal pension plan
• Season ticket train travel discount and loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted school fees
• Regular social events
Alpha Plus Group (APG)
Abbey College Cambridge is a constituent college of the Abbey DLD Group of Colleges, which is in turn part of the Alpha Plus Group.
Safeguarding
APG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of APG you will be expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
How to Apply
Please read our Applicant Information Pack to access full details about the position and visit our recruitment website to apply. Please enclose your CV and a covering statement detailing why you think you have the necessary skills to be successful in this position.
Attached documents
About Abbey College Cambridge
- Abbey College Cambridge
- Homerton Gardens, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB2 8EB
- United Kingdom
Abbey College Cambridge is continually expanding with over 460 students from more than 40 countries currently study with us. They are united by one ambition: to enter one of the top universities in the UK. Our students, working with our experienced, professional, highly skilled staff, form a vibrant community.
During this growth our educational ethos has remained very clear: outstanding achievement for all and to provide the best possible start for every child in our care.
Our staff come from a diverse range of backgrounds, many have enjoyed previous careers in academia, government service, industry and commerce. Many of our teachers have been educated at the UK’s top universities, and we are fortunate to have both senior and assistant examiners in the staff body.
We know that the staff are our greatest asset so we are constantly on the look out for individuals with the skills and perspective to support our ethos. We invest heavily in staff training and development as this is absolutely fundamental to what we do.
We have 56 fully equipped classrooms including 12 laboratory spaces, an art studio, music rehearsal room, and performance spaces.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Employee assistance programme
- Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution
- Discounted school fees
- Regular social events
- Season Ticket Loans
- Eye Care
- Gym Scheme
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Child Protection
Each college’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be accessed the colleges website Policies | Private Sixth Form, Cambridge | Abbey Cambridge
Checks and Training
• Enhanced DBS checks to ascertain successful candidates suitability to work with children will be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bindovers, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared.
• Online searches will be carried out on candidates for any unsuitable content by or about candidates.
• Two written & verbal references from previous employers and a personal reference will be sought. Referees will be asked about candidates suitability to work with children and whether they know of any disciplinary offences relating to children or young persons and whether candidates have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and if so the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
• Candidates full employment history will be checked, any significant gaps will require explanation and proof of any relevant qualifications will need to be provided.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete Child Protection Training via e-learning prior to commencing employment.
• Pre-employment health screening will also be carried out.
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