Teacher of English as an Additional Language

The post would particularly suit teachers with a strong interest in CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) and a willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.

This is primarily a classroom teaching post, and a full-time teacher can expect to have up to 21 hours of classroom teaching a week, as well as contributing to the International School’s programme of activities (some of which run after the end of the school day and at weekends). The successful candidate will also take the role of form tutor, with additional pastoral responsibilities. 

The Department

The EAL department at d’Overbroeck’s is a large and thriving department, with currently eight teachers across the International School and Sixth Form. In the Sixth Form, EAL is delivered as a compulsory additional course, alongside a full suite of A Levels, to those students whose entry level in English requires additional support, and/or those requiring an English language qualification to progress to university. We prepare students for the IELTS exam and also teach English for Academic Purposes. EAL lessons are designed to support students’ development of cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP). Y12 students also receive additional 1:1 tutorials which focus on specific subject areas in order to develop and facilitate learning. 

In the International School, all students study English as a core element of the various courses they are undertaking, including IGCSE English Second Language exams in Year 11 and Year 10. In Year 9 we prepare students for the Trinity Integrated Skills examinations. The highest ability students also complete their GCSE English First Language alongside their IGCSE English Second Language preparation. Apart from exam lessons, students in the International Section also have extensive reading classes and lessons on academic language skills. 

EAL teachers are based at the International School (TIS) and generally take leading roles in the wider life of TIS. The EAL teaching team supports subject teachers in order to embed language development across the curriculum and promote progress and attainment in students’ main subjects.  

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching, Pastoral and Extra-Curricular:

·        As an EAL teacher, as well as supporting international students with their language skills so that they can successfully access the full curriculum, you will be expected to prepare students for a range of English language exams offered by the school. These include IGCSE English Second Language, Trinity Integrated Skills and IELTS.

·        You may also be required to teach GCSE English Language and Literature to our top sets, so experience in teaching these subjects that would be highly desirable.

·        Term-time weekly teaching for a full-time post will be up to 21 hours per week.

·        As a member of the TIS teaching staff, you will have a range of general duties which will include covering lessons for absent colleagues, accompanying students on day and residential trips, communicating directly with parents, agents and guardians to report on student progress and attending all necessary meetings.

·        You will be expected to be fully involved in the extra-curricular and activities programme for our international students. Your duties will include offering one after-school club per week and two weekend activities per term.

·        We place great importance on staff development, including peer observations, and you will be expected to keep up-to-date with EAL pedagogy and encouraged to attend CPD events to help you do so.

Administrative:

·        Assisting with preparing schemes of work for EAL classes at various levels across the school (predominantly Year 10i, Year 11i and Sixth Form, or students ranging from A2 – C1 on the CEFR).

·        Participating in EAL departmental meetings and assisting with work scrutiny and standardising of exam paper and course work marking, as necessary.

·        Assisting with the day-to-day implementation of departmental processes, including maintaining records of work, mark book records, collection of student work samples, development and sharing of teaching materials.

·        Assisting with administration of EAL exam entries under the supervision of the Head of EAL.

·        Participating in and contributing to regular departmental CPD.

Form tutor:

·        Being a tutor for a group of approximately 10 students from a variety of international backgrounds.

·        Taking on the full range of pastoral, academic and administrative responsibilities associated with the role.

Person Specification and Qualifications

The successful candidate will contribute to the provision of high-quality support for students with English as an Additional Language, predominantly at key stage 4 and key stage 5 (IGCSE and A level). They will be passionate about the education of students with English as an additional language and be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure outstanding progress and outcomes for our students.

Candidates should hold a good degree and at least a CELTA or equivalent qualification. Applicants already holding a DELTA or equivalent or with experience in the preparation and delivery of CLIL based courses will be at an advantage.

Further information

If you would like any further information at this stage, please feel free to email Stephen Creamer, Vice Principal (staff and curriculum operations), at stephen.creamer@doverbroecks.com.

Applications

Applicants should apply using the link below

Teacher of English as an Additional Language[Teacher of English as an Additional Language]

The closing date for applications is midday Monday 26 June 2023.

Short-listed applicants will be notified of the interview arrangements as soon as possible after the application deadline and we aim to interview before the end of term. Please also note that we reserve the right to shortlist and invite candidates for interview prior to this date.