Head of EAL Provisions

at  BRIGHTON COLLEGE SINGAPORE PTE LTD

LEADERSHIP

• To lead and manage the day-to-day operation of our intensive programme for pupils with beginner level English proficiency – the Preparatory Course for Primary and the less intensive EAL programme for pupils of intermediate level of English Proficiency.
• To support the Head of School in delivering the vision for Brighton College Singapore and be a positive, productive and supportive member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• To line manage, mentor and coach the Leads of both programmes.
• To be responsible for the effective performance of all EAL teachers and teaching assistants via a proactive process of staff development.
• To provide strategic direction, vision and quality assurance for Whole School EAL provisions
• Demonstrate financial acuity in the management of the budget, and ensure effective management and deployment of resources.

EDUCATION

• To develop, in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team and Team Leads, the curriculum for all subject areas taught in the PCP and EAL Programmes, and ensure staff are led in such a way that outstanding standards are maintained in all areas.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of the planned curriculum and to ensure an appropriate system of assessment and record keeping is maintained by EAL Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
• Ensure effective Individual Development Plans are devised, implemented and reviewed for students significantly below their age-appropriate English language levels.
• To be responsible for the academic progress of pupils from beginner to intermediate to proficient levels of English Language proficiency.
• To be responsible for the pastoral welfare of pupils in both programmes.
• To provide an engaging and relevant co-curricular programme for pupils- (for pupils in the PCP programme – if applicable)
• Ensure that all teachers have a clear picture of students’ EAL needs across the school and that all teachers are able to make best use of this information in planning their lessons and schemes of learning.
• Through the school CPD programme, provide staff INSET, create regular opportunities for teachers and Classroom Practitioners to share, reflect and improve on classroom practice.

Please refer the Job description for details