Head of English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Ipswich School
Suffolk
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 10 March 2025
Job overview
Ipswich School, one of East Anglia’s foremost independent schools, is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled teacher to lead our English as an Additional Language (EAL) department. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a thriving department as we expand our overseas boarding numbers. Ipswich School was rated ‘Excellent’ in both categories in its most recent ISI inspection, and we are proud of our commitment to providing an exceptional education for all our pupils.
We are looking for a dynamic leader to inspire and support a team of motivated EAL students and staff, ensuring that our international students are fully integrated into the academic and social life of the school. This is a superb opportunity to lead and shape a thriving and highly successful department with able, motivated pupils.
Full-time and part-time (0.7FTE or above) applications are welcome.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the EAL department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
- Support the academic and personal development of overseas students.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate EAL students into mainstream lessons.
- Be an advocate for the department and contribute to its ongoing development.
What we are looking for:
- A qualified teacher with expertise in EAL, and experience in leadership.
- Passion for developing students’ language skills and cultural integration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to providing an outstanding educational experience for all students.
We welcome applications from those seeking a Full-Time role, as well as those interested in a Part-Time role of 0.7FTE or above.
A full job description and application form is available on our website www.ipswich.school or on request via telephone 01473 408300.
Closing date and Interview Arrangements
Application Deadline: Noon, Tuesday 4 March 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 10 March 2025
Completed application forms should be returned to the Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG, hr@ipswich.school
PLEASE NOTE
- Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School policy on the recruitment of ex offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.
- Ipswich School’s employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for, or come into contact with. The post holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Children Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out his/her duties, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School he/she must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead for Senior School pupils, the Prep Deputy Head for Prep pupils and The Nursery Manager for The Lodge Day Nursery.
- Ipswich School’s employees are expected to attend training in safeguarding children as directed.
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About Ipswich School
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Ipswich School is one of the leading independent schools in the area. It has a long history dating back to at least 1399 and is known for its academic success, without being an educational ‘hot house’, its extensive sport, drama and music activities and its commitment to the local community.
Pupils at the school come from a really broad range of backgrounds, and this makes the school different to many others in the independent sector. The atmosphere is very positive and pupils really do get on well with each other and with teachers. Behaviour in lessons is first class and teachers are able to focus fully on their teaching and pupils’ learning without having to spend time and effort keeping everyone in order.
Those applying for teaching posts in the Senior School will find that class sizes are generally smaller than in the maintained sector, with Lower School classes typically being around 20, Middle School can be a little larger or smaller depending on subjects – but are never larger than 24. A Level classes in the Sixth Form are typically have around 10 – 12 students, with 15 students being the upper limit.
Teachers are well supported by Heads of Department and there is a first-class CPD programme in place which not only provides the latest on class room practice, but also involves a range of optional social events. Additional training is also available for all teachers.
For those looking at Prep School posts they will find wonderful purpose-built classrooms in a state-of-the-art Prep School building, small class sizes – typically around 15 in the Lower Prep and between 18 and 25 in the Upper Prep. They will also find parents are very supportive and keen to develop the potential in their children.
Those applying for support staff posts will feel themselves very much part of a community alongside teaching staff. There is a well-refined CPD programme for, great opportunities for development and a fantastic range of benefits.
There are regular opportunities for all staff to get together socially. Recently staff events include drawing sessions, gin and wine tasting, wreath making at Christmas and a summer BBQ.
Facilities throughout the school are excellent with a brand new Music School, the extensive Ipswich School Sports Centre at nearby Rushmere, a specially-built Prep School and a day nursery – The Lodge.
There is free car parking on site for teachers and support staff (though this can be a little tight at times in the Senior School) and a range of other benefits.
Supporting the community is one of the school’s core values. The school has a significant community programme with pupils visiting local care homes giving music and drama performances, pupils growing vegetables and giving them to a local charity, local primary schools taking part in our annual Festival of Music and a large pupil-led termly fundraising programme.
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