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 Shrewsbury International School Bangkok

Position : EAL Specialist

Publish on Jul 16, 2018 | Viewed 5,512

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  • Reference Id: Bkp_0003909
  • Company: Shrewsbury International School Bangkok
  • Position name: EAL Specialist
  • Job location: Bangkok
  • Non-Thais allowed: No
  • Department: Academic
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Vacancy: Several positions
  • Gender: Male or Female
  • Age: non definite age
  • Job level: Officer
  • Experience: N/A
  • Education: N/A
  • Monthly salary range: Negotiable
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Job description

Position Summary:

The EAL Specialist reports to the Director of EAL and will typically be expected to engage in a full timetable of 50 periods per ten day cycle. Our highly motivated, experienced and flexible team of EAL specialists, working across all age phases, have good knowledge of the National Curriculum for England, and support its delivery through an EAL model of sheltered immersion.  The EAL specialists also play key roles in the promotion and development of EAL strategies for all.  They do this by working closely with mainstream teachers at the planning and delivery stages, and through leading staff training.  English language learning is one of the main pillars of the school’s mission, and our expectations of the children are very high.  The solid foundation set at the primary level and the development, consolidation and refinement of our students’ proficiency in English as they move through the school is crucial to meeting these aspirations.  EAL Specialists at Shrewsbury are exceptional practitioners who understand the nature of second language acquisition and how best to support it in a specific setting such as this.

General:

Shrewsbury is one of South East Asia’s outstanding international schools, with enrolment of 1600 students from Early Years to Sixth Form, exceptional examination results and particular strengths in the creative arts, design and sport. The school itself enjoys a delightful and spectacular setting, right on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the heart of Bangkok. The school is readily accessed by road and has its own boats, which provide an easy and quick link to Bangkok’s Skytrain and the city centre. The link with Shrewsbury School UK (www.shrewsbury.org.uk) is taken very seriously and, year-on-year, develops into a world-class educational partnership.

Qualification

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate:

• will be qualified (holding at least a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, and an entry-level TESOL qualification) and experienced, preferably within an international school setting;

• have sufficient up-to-date knowledge of the key issues in Second Language Teacher Education;

• have sufficient knowledge of/experience of teaching EAL within mainstream curriculums;

• will have either experience of working with English Language Learners or a desire to broaden his/her experience and skills in EAL teaching and learning strategies;

• be motivated, enthusiastic, imaginative and innovative;

• have excellent interpersonal skills;

• be aware of and sensitive to the demands of working in a cross-cultural setting;

• will be a dedicated teacher capable of inspiring students;

• will have a working knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and an ability and aspiration to attain high standards;

• will have assessment for learning skills;

• will have a flexible approach to working within the school curriculum and structures;

• will have demonstrated an appreciation of the value of the extra-curricular dimension in developing the potential of students;

• will have a positive approach to professional development, particularly in the areas of EAL and ICT;

• will be happy to commit to and apply all school policies;

Child Safeguarding:

Shrewsbury International School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to

• attend in-house Child Safeguarding programmes

• promote and safeguard the welfare of all students in the school 

• report to the Child Protection Officer any concerns they have for the welfare of a student. This may include unsafe practices witnessed within the school as outlined in the school’s Speak Out (Whistleblowing) Policy. 

• keep professional relationships with students where personal boundaries are respected and maintained

• seek advice from a Line Manager or Child Protection Officer with issues or concerns related to Child Safeguarding.

Requirements:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) prior to the start of contract.

• Formal proof of identity with photo ID (Original Driving License / Passport).

• 2 signed, confidential references (one of which will be from the candidate’s current headteacher) before the start of contract.

• Verification of original qualifications.

How to Apply:

Applications will only be accepted on the official Shrewsbury International School Application Form, which is available on the school website “Job Vacancies” page. 

Further Details:

Full details of the school are available on our website at www.shrewsbury.ac.th. Any queries should be forwarded to james.c@shrewsbury.ac.th