EAL Primary Teacher - maternity cover

JOB PURPOSE

To provide specialized instruction to students for whom English is an additional language, supporting their language development and integration into the school community.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Creating a nurturing environment that fosters language acquisition and academic success.
Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to the diverse language needs of EAL students,focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Assess students’ language proficiency levels and monitor their progress, adjusting instruction and support asneeded to ensure effective learning.
Work closely with classroom and subject teachers to integrate language support into the curriculum, providingstrategies to help EAL students access content across subjects.
Create and maintain English learning plans for students, addressing their specific language needs andeducational goals.
Foster an inclusive classroom environment that celebrates diversity and encourages respect and understandingamong all students.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about their child’s progress and involve them in their child’seducation, providing resources as needed.
Stay current with best practices in EAL instruction and participate in ongoing professional development toenhance teaching skills.
Be involved in school trips.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain professional standards, especially in dress, punctuality, and attendance.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Experience working with EAL students in a primary classroom setting
Strong understanding of second language acquisition theories and best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
University degree
Recognized teaching qualification
Minimum of 2 years of relevant teaching experience
Excellent written and spoken English (essential); good knowledge of Spanish (desirable)
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the wider school community
Knowledge of Child Protection or Safeguarding procedures
Proficiency with Office 365 for communication, creating documents, and presentations
Strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, and communication skills for interacting with diverse nationalities andcultures
Excellent analytical skills with a passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success
Strong time management skills and flexibility in handling multiple tasks

OTHERS

This is a vacancy to cover maternity leave until the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.