Special Support English Teacher - PLE

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Ed. with a specialization in English or a B.A. in any field with a recognised TEFL or TESOL qualification.
  
• At least 2 years of experience teaching English to non-native speakers of English. Significant experience as an ESL/EAL is an advantage, particularly experience teaching beginners.
  
• Empathetic, compassionate teacher who is patient with English Language Learners and is able to guide children in their learning.
  
• Ability to work individually and with small groups of learners.
  
• Willingness to take direction and learn new ways of teaching learners.
  
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
  
• Experience working with refugees will be an advantage
  

• Review diagnostic, student work and teacher reports to determine where each learner stands with respect to their English Language proficiency.
  
• Develop tailored termly schemes of work, weekly/monthly planners, worksheets and other learning material, as well as learning plans for each session. Use the domains of language learning and of reading to guide this planning.
  
• Support identified students in-class and with pull-out sessions to enhance proficiency in English to enable them to competently work with the UNEB curriculum with their class.
  
• Where appropriate, use e-learning tools to enhance reading and English Language skills, after approval from the Head-teacher and CEO.
  
• Monitor each child’s progress on a daily basis and submit an individual student progress report on a weekly basis to the Head-teacher and CEO.