EAL Teacher - Bespoke Immersion Programme

January – February 2025 

We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic individual, inspirational in teaching English as an Additional Language, providing up to six EAL lessons per day for our Short Stay immersion students.

This is a zero-hours contract.

We are seeking a qualified EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teacher for a three-week period (dates listed in the application pack) to support our Bespoke Immersion Programmes for Chinese students. This role involves planning and delivering an effective English Language programme in collaboration with our EAL Teacher and Leadership Team, aimed at building students' confidence as English speakers.

The successful candidate should hold a CELTA qualification (or equivalent) and will be responsible for preparing brief student reports at the conclusion of their stay at Cobham Hall. Additionally, it would be highly desirable for the candidate to support our boarding department on several weekend trips, with dates to be agreed upon in advance.

Why choose Cobham Hall?

Cobham Hall is housed in a beautiful Grade 1 listed Tudor mansion built in 1584 and was at one stage home to the Ashes of cricketing folklore. The School is otherwise set in 150 acres of tranquil 18th Century park landscape in the pretty village of Cobham in Kent. The School is within half an hour of central London via the High Speed train service from Ebbsfleet International to London St Pancras and within an hour of the Channel ports of Dover and Folkestone by car. Cobham Hall was founded in 1962. It is a member of the Round Square network of schools and indeed when it became a member back in 1971 was, at the time, the first all-girls’ school to join the network. Our small class sizes ensure that each student is supported on their educational journey and enables lessons to be dynamic and engaging.

Why choose The Mill Hill Education Group?

Mill Hill Education Group is a charitable collection of independent schools. Its aims of instilling values and inspiring minds has been a key focus since the founding of Mill Hill School in 1807. All schools share an educational philosophy around developing thoughtful and responsible pupils with a global outlook. School life combines academic rigour with a breadth of opportunities to develop young people able to flourish in an ever-changing world.

• Educates boys and girls from 3–18, seeking to equip them for life, both now and in the future.
• Our stimulating academic environment and numerous activities outside the classroom encourage learning and personal growth.
• We are committed to the development of every pupil and believe that our friendly and supportive community helps this to happen.
• We seek as a group to instil a love for learning which will last a life time whilst balancing this with a readiness to embrace change.

For further information, please contact Herpal Bhachu, Recruitment Manager at applications@millhill.org.uk

Or you can click on the attachment to view the candidate information pack.

Closing date: 9am, 10 December 2024.

The Mill Hill Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The Group applies for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for all positions at the schools which amount to regulated activity. The role you are applying for meets the legal definition of regulated activity with children.