EAL Teacher ( 4 Months Maternity Cover)

As an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher cover, you will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Developing trusting and effective relationships with all the children in the class and their parents, co-teachers and teaching assistants. Becoming a presence across the whole school and a representative of it within its wider community

• Coordinating parent meetings where appropriate to review a students’ progress

• Developing and executing the preparation, planning and delivery of EAL classes and activities for students

• Using a range and balance of teaching strategies including co-planning, co-teaching, co-assessing, and co-reflecting

• Using grouping strategies using a variety of different learning situations, including whole class, small group, partner work and individual work

• Building on student capabilities and differentiating to meet student needs

• Ensuring that the teaching environment is well managed and appropriately resourced

• Collecting and analysing data, such as WIDA and MAP scores, on student performance to ensure a successful progression of English language acquisition.

• Planning which emphasizes connections among curriculum areas and explicitly focuses on trans-disciplinary skills and the essential elements of a PYP program

• Planning and working in a collegial and professional manner with peers, showing respect, being prepared and on time, and adhering to the school wide meeting norms and team’s essential agreements at all times

• Involving students, parents and colleagues in the assessment process on a regular basis and as appropriate

Involving students in shared reflection during, and at the end of, each unit on a consistent basis

• Evaluating the program collaboratively with teaching partners, and parents and students as appropriate, using agreed flexible systems

• Taking responsibility for a Co-curricular activity (CCA) from once per week, each semester.

You Must Have

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent with additional qualifications/endorsements for working with English Language Learners, from an accredited school is required.

• At least 3 years of experience in working with children as a EAL teacher with relevant qualifications

• Track record of experience working with young children who display social, emotional, behavioural, or developmental delays

• Familiarity in British Curriculum is a must

• Proficient in using school databases, communications platforms, and educational technology

• Proficiency in other EAL testing and reporting systems

• Experience with and knowledge of co-teaching

• Exceptional interpersonal communication and professional collaboration skills

• Must demonstrate flexibility, strong work habits, and a positive attitude

• Strong organizational skills and excellent command of the English language

• Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology Strong references and attendance record

• Demonstrates the Brighton Values – Kindness, Confidence and Curiosity