Wellington College Education (China)

Role Description

JOB TITLE

EAL Teacher

DEPARTMENT

Primary School

LOCATION

Shanghai

SUPERVISOR

Head of EAL (Primary)

OBJECTIVES

To deliver outstanding English Additional Language (EAL) provision in Years 1 – 6 and support with admissions evaluations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the meaningful development of EAL at Wellington College in Shanghai. 

The EAL teacher will have the responsibility for the planning and teaching of the subject to the designated pupils, the content of each lesson being determined from within the key stage scheme of work which they would be expected to help further shape in time. 

They would work closely with all class teachers and Heads of Year to ensure consistent delivery throughout the cohort. In addition, the EAL teacher will have responsibility for in-class support, working within a classroom.

The teacher will ensure that a good learning environment is provided for the teaching of EAL, and that the Pupils develop a positive attitude to the subject at Wellington.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•To maintain, with the rest of the teaching staff, high standards of conduct both in and out of the classroom. To act always in a way that conforms to the Wellington ethos and values and is in the best interests of all pupils.

•To be an excellent teacher, clearly demonstrating thorough and effective planning, teaching and organisation and the highest standards of achievement and behaviour.

•To work collaboratively with class teachers and subject specialists and support them with employing effective strategies for language learners. To plan collaboratively with colleagues, assess and co-teach lessons across the curriculum, with a focus on language learning.

•To evaluate and develop the Primary EAL programme, adapting as necessary, to ensure an up to date, rigorous and engaging experience for pupils in the Primary School requiring language support.

•Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and modify the support approach accordingly. Provide timely feedback to pupils in line with the school marking and feedback policy. Liaise with class teachers to support the evaluation of learners’ progress and providing feedback to the teacher, parents or pupils on their progress, attainment and goals.

•Help to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that promotes pupil wellbeing and a sense of belonging. 

•Assist with positive behaviour policy implementation for learning management, including reinforcing classroom agreed rules and expectations, and providing support to pupils who may be struggling with their behaviours.

•Communicate effectively and professionally with parents and caregivers, including providing updates on pupil progress and any day-to-day queries.

•Support the whole college CCA programme, which is designed to enrich the school experience for the pupils.

•Supervise whole classes during short-term absence of teachers.

BASIC QUALIFICATION

Education: Bachelor’s degree, teaching certificate with QTS or local teaching certificate

Working experience: 

• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience

• Knowledge of English National Curriculum is desirable

• Experience of working with second language learners

• Experience of working within teams

• Good understanding of using digital platforms such as Microsoft, Seesaw or Toddle

SAFEGUARDING

•Act in accordance with the college’s safeguarding policy 

PROFFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES 

•Patience and empathy

•Creativity and flexibility

•Passionate about education and supporting young pupil to learn and grow

•Believe in lifelong learning as a teacher and a learner

As an employer of choice, Wellington College Education (China) is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. WCEC fully recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the Group.