Position / Job Specification: EAL Specialist
Key Responsibilities:
The EAL Specialist reports to the Head of Curriculum:Language Development and will typically be expected to engage in a full timetable. We have established a highly motivated, experienced and flexible team of EAL specialists, working across all age phases, who have good knowledge of the National Curriculum for England, and support its delivery. The EAL specialists will also play key roles in the promotion and development of EAL strategies for all. This is achieved by working closely with mainstream teachers at the planning and delivery stages, and through leading staff training. English language learning is one of the main pillars of the school’s mission, and our expectations of the children are very high. The solid foundation set at the primary level and the development, consolidation and refinement of our students’ proficiency in English as they move through the school is crucial to meeting these aspirations. EAL Specialists at Shrewsbury will be exceptional practitioners who understand the nature of second language acquisition and how best to support it in a specific setting such as this.
Professional Expectations:
The successful candidate:
● Will be qualified (holding at least a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, and an entry-level TESOL qualification) and experienced, preferably within an international school setting;
● Have sufficient up-to-date knowledge of the key issues in Second Language Teacher Education;
● Have sufficient knowledge of/experience of teaching EAL within mainstream curriculums;
● Will have either experience of working with English Language Learners or a desire to broaden his/her experience and skills in EAL teaching and learning strategies;
● Be motivated, enthusiastic, imaginative and innovative;
● Have excellent interpersonal skills;
● Be aware of and sensitive to the demands of working in a cross-cultural setting;
● Will be a dedicated teacher capable of inspiring students;
● Will have a working knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and an ability and aspiration to attain high standards;
● Will have assessment for learning skills;
● Will have a flexible approach to working within the school curriculum and structures;
● Will have demonstrated an appreciation of the value of the extra-curricular dimension in developing the potential of students;
● Will have a positive approach to professional development;
● Will commit and apply to all school policies;
Child Safeguarding:
Shrewsbury International School Bangkok City Campus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates are required to provide accurate and detailed information about their employment history and the school will carry out background checks on the successful candidate to assess their suitability to work in a school.
Requirements:
● International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) or similar record checks as appropriate prior to the start of contract.
● Formal proof of identity with photo ID (Original Driving License / Passport).
● 3 signed, confidential references (one of which will be from the candidate’s current head teacher) before the start of contract.
● Verification of original qualifications
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