Teaching and Learning

• To work under the direction of the school’s EAL Leader for Learning to provide EAL support to identified groups of lower secondary children
• To assess each learner’s needs and plan appropriate lessons, in collaboration with the class teacher and other support staff, to secure effective progress
• To liaise with class teachers to ensure maximization of cross-curricular links wherever possible, to ensure continuity of learning
• To provide additional support materials or adapt existing materials to suit the needs of EAL children that will maximize learning opportunities in the classroom.
• To provide class teachers with specialist support, resources, and advice as necessary
• To design lessons using up-to-date techniques commensurate with current best practices to ensure the delivery of a high-quality language program.
• To maintain high standards of teaching to ensure high-quality provision at all times.
• To create a safe and stimulating learning environment that encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• To contribute teacher-made resources to the school’s EAL resource bank
• To keep up to date with the latest training and strategies for EAL primary provision
• To set an example of excellence through exemplary classroom practice and personal professional conduct.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• To attend all parent-teacher consultation evenings as directed by the principal
• To maintain effective communication with parents
• To attend and support a parents’ information sessions
• To provide parents with information on how to support their child at home
• To be a good role model for promoting international-mindedness and cultural understanding within the community
• To contribute ideas/articles to the school newsletter, Class Page or Parent Portal as required
• To conduct admissions language assessments, as directed by the EAL Leader for Learning
• To provide prompt feedback to the EAL Leader for Learning and class teachers about the language abilities of new admissions
• To provide brief oral feedback to the parents after the admissions assessments
• To submit admissions data promptly to the EAL Leader for Learning
• To be fully committed to and supportive of, the school ethos
• To undertake playground/break time duties as directed by the Deputy Head Teacher
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Principal

• A high level of intra- and inter-personal intelligence
• Background in second language learning approaches and techniques
• Experience working collaboratively with academic subject-area teachers
• Fluent Azerbaijani and English language skills; both verbal and written essential with an appropriate qualification (C1)
• Prior successful experience working in a school setting is strongly preferred.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Focuses on solving conflict positively; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Refrains from negative talk and gossip.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with children and the public.
• Understands confidentiality.

Computer Skills:

• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, internet software, e-mail, and word processing software.
• Ability to proficiently use the following programs strongly preferred: MS Word and Excel.