English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher Tring, England
Job description
Job Title: English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher (peripatetic)
Contract: Part time, fixed term for one year, hourly paid (approx.10 hrs per week, depending on student demand, Mon – Fri during the mornings)
Job Start Date: 31 August 2023
Closing date: Friday 30 June 2023 at 10.00am
Interview date: w/c 3 July 2023
Tring Park is one of the country’s leading vocational and academic schools, situated in glorious Hertfordshire countryside, under an hour from London. The School has 360 boarding and day pupils, aged 7 to 19.
Tring Park offers a wide range of benefits including a pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free school lunches during term time, free onsite parking and enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
The School is looking to appoint a EAL Teacher to join our friendly and supportive Learning Support team, working part time to teach our overseas students English using relevant and up-to-date resources and to prepare them for various English qualifications where necessary.
Main duties
Supporting the pupil:
To increase understanding of the specific needs of the students to be supported.
To encourage and assist students to learn effectively.
To tailor students’ learning to their individual needs, building on their current knowledge and skills.
To develop appropriate resources to support students.
To liaise with appropriate staff to ensure the overall welfare of the student.
To enable students to integrate into the life and culture of the school and environment.
Supporting the Teacher:
To provide regular feedback about the students to subject teachers and to the Head of Learning Support.
To collaborate with subject teachers to define appropriate activities for the students in relation to the curriculum.
Supporting the School:
To contribute to reviews of students’ progress, as appropriate.
To attend relevant staff meetings or in-service training.
To be aware of school procedures.
To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/student/teacher/school-work and to keep confidences appropriately.
To uphold the school ethos and reinforce school/class rules as and when necessary.
To observe the general codes of conduct expected of all staff during school hours.
To undertake any reasonable additional duties at the request of the Principal.
Person Specification
Cambridge CELTA/ DELTA (or an equivalent professional teaching qualification)
Degree level qualification and high academic achievement
Experience of planning and teaching secondary curriculum
Experience of teaching English as an Additional Language to a high standard
Ability to incorporate authentic and up to date source materials into engaging lessons
The ability to promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
The ability to manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
ICT competent
Positive values and attitudes
Ability to empathise with EAL students and provide pastoral support where necessary
Ability to liaise with subject/ vocational staff to suggest strategies to support EAL students in the classroom/ vocational learning environment
Highly effective communication skills with both children and adults, including parents and carers
Highly effective time management skills
Commitment to professional development
Reliability and integrity
Commitment to effective assessment and feedback for pupils
A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion
Clear commitment to implementing whole school/staff policies relating to the safeguarding of children
Additional Information
Tring Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form relating to any criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, with an environment where staff can thrive, regardless of their background.
Please note: for information on how we will use your personal information during the recruitment process, please see the Staff Privacy Notice on the School website.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 10 per week
Salary: £43.26 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Reference ID: EAL23
Expected start date: 31/08/2023
