Head of EAL (English as an Additional Language)

Job Description

Head of EAL (English as an Additional Language) Closing Date: March 4, 2025 Interview Date: March 10, 2025 Full time or part time (minimum 0.7FTE), required from September 2025 Ipswich School, one of East Anglia’s foremost independent schools, is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled teacher to lead our English as an Additional Language (EAL) department. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a thriving department as we expand our overseas boarding numbers. Ipswich School was rated ‘Excellent’ in both categories in its most recent ISI inspection, and we are proud of our commitment to providing an exceptional education for all our pupils. We are looking for a dynamic leader to inspire and support a team of motivated EAL students and staff, ensuring that our international students are fully integrated into the academic and social life of the school. This is a superb opportunity to lead and shape a thriving and highly successful department with able, motivated pupils. Key Responsibilities : Lead and manage the EAL department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. Support the academic and personal development of overseas students. Collaborate with other departments to integrate EAL students into mainstream lessons. Be an advocate for the department and contribute to its ongoing development. What we are looking for : A qualified teacher with expertise in EAL, and experience in leadership. Passion for developing students’ language skills and cultural integration. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A commitment to providing an outstanding educational experience for all students. We welcome applications from those seeking a Full-Time role, as well as those interested in a Part-Time role of 0.7FTE or above. A full job description and application form is available on our website or on request via telephone 01473 408300. Closing date and Interview Arrangements Application Deadline : Noon, Tuesday 4 March 2025Interviews : Week commencing Monday 10 March 2025Completed application forms should be returned to the Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG, PLEASE NOTE Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. Ipswich School’s employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for, or come into contact with. The post holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Children Policy at all times. Ipswich School’s employees are expected to attend training in safeguarding children as directed. #J-18808-Ljbffr