The British Concordance International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and experienced Teacher of ESL/EAL to join our Primary School team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging, foundational English language support across Key Stage 1 and 2, alongside providing targeted language interventions for secondary students. This role requires a deep understanding of early and primary language acquisition frameworks, experience with relevant curricula (such as Cambridge Primary ESL), and a passion for helping multi-lingual learners access academic content across the wider school.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
Plan and deliver high-quality ESL/EAL lessons for KS1 and KS2 learners, alongside targeted secondary interventions, within a teaching load of 20 to 24 periods per week.
Deliver primary-focused ESL curricula and provide scaffolded language intervention for secondary students to ensure they can access their broader academic subjects.
Implement push-in (co-teaching with primary class teachers) and pull-out (targeted small group) support strategies to ensure diverse learners across age groups can thrive.
Integrate age-appropriate active learning strategies, phonics progression, scaffolded reading/writing techniques, and play-based or inquiry-based language instruction.
Curriculum & Assessment
Collaborate with primary classroom teachers and secondary subject specialists to adapt, scaffold, and refine curriculum resources for English language learners.
Design formative and summative language assessments aligned with primary progression standards and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Provide timely, constructive feedback to students to support their language proficiency progress and individual target-setting.
Maintain accurate records of student language tiers, progress, and attainment, actively participating in the school's quality assurance and observation frameworks.
Pastoral & Wider School Life
Act as a pastoral figure (e.g., Primary Co-Tutor), taking responsibility for the well-being, pastoral care, and academic monitoring of a designated group of students.
Contribute to the school’s co-curricular program (such as primary language clubs or reading initiatives) and participate in primary and relevant secondary assemblies.
Engage proactively with parents and guardians regarding student language development, attending scheduled parent-teacher consultations.
Adhere strictly to all school policies, particularly those concerning child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety protocols.
Qualifications & Experience
A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS) alongside a specialist ESL certification (e.g., CELTA, DELTA, or DipTESOL/TYLEC tailored for young learners).
Proven experience teaching ESL/EAL to primary-aged learners (KS1-2) within an international school environment, paired with the capacity to support secondary students.
A strong understanding of early and primary second-language acquisition pedagogy, phonics, scaffolding frameworks (like SIOP or CLIL), and effective classroom management for young learners.
Native-level or near-native English communication skills, with a proven track record of breaking down vocabulary and concepts for developing bilingual students.
Desirable Attributes
Familiarity with incorporating digital language-learning apps and educational productivity tools into classroom practice.
A collaborative mindset with a track record of working across departments and phases (Primary to Secondary) to support inclusive education.
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