New Hall School is seeking a compassionate and motivated EAL Instructor (Residential) to support English language learners aged 5-19. This residential role offers the chance to make a real difference to international students, helping them develop confidence, fluency, and independence both academically and socially.
You will be part of the New Hall English Language Academy, working closely with subject teachers and boarding teams to provide tailored support through small group, one to one sessions and co curricular activities. The role also involves contributing to EAL provision in the evenings and during some half terms.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for those passionate about educating students and wanting to broaden their teaching experience outside the usual classroom framework. Training will be provided if you do not have relevant EAL experience. The role suits a Preparatory / Primary trained teacher, ideally with experience teaching Year 5 and 6, who can employ and creatively enhance EAL students' access to curricular subjects.
Living on site allows you to be fully involved in the vibrant boarding community, promoting an immersive English speaking environment.
Key responsibilities
- Support students in developing English proficiency to better access and succeed in their curricular subjects
- Deliver one to one and small group EAL sessions
- Provide support across subjects and adapt learning materials to students' needs
- Monitor student progress and communicate observations to staff
- Encourage students' willingness to develop their English language proficiency outside the school day in various activities (e.g. reading circles)
- Supervise boarders on trips, excursions, and cultural events
- Contribute to EAL residential courses outside term time
The successful candidate will be expected to
- Support and contribute to the Catholic ethos of the School as outlined in the Mission & Ethos Statement and Aims of the School
- Be educated to degree level with a minimum of a 2:1 (or above)
- Have excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
- Demonstrate patience, cultural sensitivity, and empathy when working with young people
- Have a clear understanding of safeguarding and the welfare of children
- Demonstrate a positive, engaging and proactive attitude
- Have or be willing to learn the principles of Enquiry Led Education
- Show commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of TESOL
- Hold at least a diploma level qualification in TEFL/TESOL or equivalent
- Have previous experience of working in a School, particularly as a Preparatory/Primary Year 5 or 6 teacher
- Have experience supporting young people and/or delivering EAL sessions
- Have knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
- Be bilingual
- Have familiarity with Cambridge and IELTS
- Have experience of working in a boarding school environment
- Demonstrate awareness of the cultural and social challenges faced by students with English as an additional language
What New Hall offers
- Excellent benefits and CPD
- Lunch without charge in term time
- Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club
