EAL Coordinator

Job Description

Department: Instruction

Term of Employment: 2 years

Band: Teacher plus leadership stipend

Reporting Accountability: Primary Principal

Purpose of Job

Provide support and guidance to pupils, by removing language barriers to learning in order to promote effective participation, raise aspirations and achieve full potential
Work within departments to promote the development, implementation and evaluation of teaching and learning strategies to maximise student outcomes in English
Monitor and evaluate teachers’ planning for language and to respond appropriately to emergent issues and data indicators
Develop EAL to be an example of excellence to others within and beyond our community that improve the quality of services for pupils with their language and learning (L&L) development

Duties and Responsibilities

Generic Overall Responsibilities

Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in pupil progress
Actively support the vision, ethos, culture and policies of the school
Inspire and motivate pupils, teachers and other school employees
Comply with the professional duties of the Sias IS Professional Expectations
Contribute to a school culture which is positive, purposeful and professional
Engage positively in the school Appraisal process and performance management arrangements
Are committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of pupils and young people
Demonstrate financial acuity in the management of the budget, and ensure effective management and deployment of financial, physical and human resources

Leadership of others

Ensure the effective deployment of the Upper School Classroom Practitioners supporting English Language proficiency and development, both in the classroom and through small group intervention work.
Liaise with subject leaders / teachers to support EAL students across the curriculum and promote the highest standards of teaching and learning
Ensure that all departments create a stimulating language environment
Initiate, lead and document department meetings

Teaching and Learning

Monitor student progress, evaluate the success of EAL strategies and identify areas for improvement
Oversee the development of a progressive and effective EAL curriculum
Support the Curriculum Coordinator in developing a high impact EAP (English for Academic Purposes) curriculum across the Upper School.
Identify highly effective classroom practice that supports EAL in their language learning whilst following an academic curriculum.
Ensure that all teachers have a clear picture of students’ EAL needs across the school and that all teachers are able to make best use of this information in planning their lessons and schemes of learning.
Through the school PD programme, create regular opportunities for teachers and Classroom Practitioners to share, reflect and improve on classroom practice

Assessment, recording and reporting

Co-ordinate and lead the assessment and monitoring of students’ level of English proficiency, for example, through GSE testing.
Set targets for raising achievement among all pupils and those with L&L development needs
Collect and interpret assessment data for pupils with L&L development needs and provide analysis data on their progress and attainment
Refine systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing pupil progress

Communication

Meet regularly with the designated line manager to undertake caseload supervision and report on progress of identified pupils
Attend and participate in network meetings with other professionals to enhance practice
Develop EAL to be an example of excellence to others within and beyond the school and communicate the successes and impact of EAL activities within and beyond our community
Liaise with Admissions towards the development of admissions policies and procedures as required, to identify any EAL needs prior to entry
Publish and regularly review the EAL policy and procedures document, and strategic planning documents
Run parent workshops in the area of EAL support and language development

Collegiality

Actively establish good relations with parents and other visitors to the school
Guide and assist relevant staff in their communication with parents, colleagues and the wider community with regard to the school’s EAL support programmes, procedures and practices
Ensure that staff commit to supporting the Inclusion team by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Ensure pupils feel they are supported in developing their language and learning needs showing empathy and understanding and lending direction and motivation
Maintain a teaching load appropriate to the position, including participation in extra-curricular activities as appropriate, and as agreed with the Head of School and Primary Principal.
Take a fair and appropriate share of duties
Attend School activities as well as Expeditions as required

Other Responsibilities

Teach an appropriate load in agreement with the ead of School and Primary Principal
To prepare an annual Departmental Action Plan
Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Primary Principal and any duties that the HoS deems necessary for the effective operation of the school

Requirements

Education, training and qualifications

Appropriate degree, and teaching qualification
Working knowledge of the IB, Common Core and NGSS
Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development
Relevant experience of successfully supporting English language development in an EAL setting

Knowledge and experience

Minimum three years’ proven teaching experience
Knowledge and experience of how to use IT effectively in promoting pupil learning
Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
Previous experience or knowledge of working with pupils for whom English is not their first language
Previous experience or knowledge of working with pupils with additional needs

Personal qualities

Have the ability and willingness to inspire others; leading by example, role modelling the school’s vision statement: Leadership for a better world
Be a role model for Sias IS
Be flexible and capable of managing change and instilling high standards
Be highly motivated, ambitious and collaborative and willing to take the initiative
Have high levels of honesty and integrity in aspects of their role
Demonstrate empathy, humility and genuine care about staff and pupils, taking time to support, guide and motivate them
Be able to think strategically and drive improvements in pupil welfare and their wider learning experiences
Have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

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