EAL Teacher

About the role
We are looking for a highly qualified English as an Additional Language (EAL) Senior Specialist teacher with previous teaching experience in international education to join our expanding team of high-quality professionals. The role of the EAL Teacher is essentially to build and maintain a successful EAL Program which includes providing support for students with English language needs (beginning to intermediate), preparing EAL students to independently access our curriculum in English and to co-teach, co-plan, co-assess and co-reflect with the year group level Classroom teachers.

What you will be doing

Developing trusting and effective relationships with all the children in the class and their parents
To develop successful, trusting and professional relationships with co-teachers and teaching assistants
Establishing supportive and positive working relationships with all other members of staff
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.

Who we are looking for:

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent is required. (Senior specialism would be preferred)
Additional qualifications/endorsements for working with English Language Learners, from an accredited school is required.
Verifiable training in conducting functional behavioural assessment (FBA) and writing Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) and other intensive intervention approaches

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

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, / international Police checks, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College's pre-employment medical question, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The College understands that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim.

The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity.

The College reserves the right to appoint a candidate to the role in advance of any deadline date, in the event that a suitable candidate can be appointed.

Brighton College (Singapore) Pte Ltd

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