This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher to join a growing, school in the heart of Singapore. The successful applicant will be expected to teach English as an Additional Language from ages 11 to 16.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The ability to deliver a high-quality language experience to secondary students.

• Deliver the English as an Additional Language (EAL) to assigned classes in accordance with the School’s timetable.

• Use teaching methods and strategies which will engage students through careful planning, effective questioning, good use of resources and a style of delivery that promotes a love of language learning

• Identify clear teaching objectives, content, and sequences of lessons appropriate to the individual needs of students.

• Set appropriate and challenging expectations for students’ learning, building on prior knowledge

• Differentiate lessons according to the abilities and learning needs of individual students.

• Promote independent learning by adopting teaching and learning strategies which develop the competence and confidence of every student.

• Work with class teachers to provide outstanding language provision through the effective use of co-teaching and intervention classes

• Ensure the thorough implementation of subject specifications, teaching schemes, assessment policies and reporting procedures.

• Assess and support the development of the EAL curriculum in the school

• Plan and deliver schemes of work, including the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject, and of different students.

• Keep abreast of current developments in EAL education and to adapt the curriculum content and methods of teaching and examining as appropriate.

• Ensure students’ work is regularly assessed and that homework is in line with school policy.

• Report to parents in accordance with the school’s reporting policy.

• Use information gained from assessment, recording and reporting procedures to generate further improvement in student achievement.

• Follow the School’s policies and procedures with regard to discipline and behaviour, daily routines, duties, homework, leave of absence and visits.

• Contribute to co-curricular activities that broaden students’ experiences and contribute to the general life of the school.

• Attend and contribute to meetings of a professional nature.

• Maintain appropriate links with teaching colleagues in all sections of the school and foster cross-curricular links where appropriate.

EtonHouse International School Orchard is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment with the intention of promoting wellbeing for all members of our school community. As a school and employer, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment policy aims to ensure that the appropriate checks are made for all potential staff who will come in contact with our students, as part of a transparent and equitable recruitment policy.