EAL Teacher

Job specification:

Based at Concord College International School, Sunsuria City, Sepang, the successful applicant must be available to commence work in January 2027.

In line with the Concord ethos, Teachers are responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality lessons and fostering a positive, supportive learning environment that enables students to thrive academically and personally.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

Academic

• Capable of teaching English/ EAL confidently, being up-to-date in the subject;
• Support multilingual learners and maintain responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the School’s EAL provision (lessons will include a mixture of Cambridge English examination classes, IELTS preparation and subject support);
• Prepare students for qualifications, including external examinations;
• Promote rigour and creativity within the curriculum;
• Familiarity with the UK National Curriculum;
• Keep up to date with curriculum developments;
• Display good subject knowledge;
• Prepare and collaborate (where relevant) on planning;
• Document planning;
• Plan engaging lessons;
• Support student learning, using ICT where appropriate;
• Work with relevant staff to support students with additional needs;
• Contribute to student interventions where required;
• Track student progress;
• Regular use of formative assessment strategies;
• Maintain summative assessment records;
• Adhere to the school’s marking policy;
• Compose high quality student reports;
• Attend relevant staff training;
• Participate in lesson observation and professional review in order to maximise the quality of teaching;
• Maintain a full teaching load as expected within department.

Pastoral

• Act as personal tutor to a group of students;
• Promote kindness and high expectations of behaviour;
• Monitor the well-being of students;
• Support and take a pastoral interest in students;
• Provide guidance where necessary;
• Maintain positive relationships with students and parents;
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis;
• Participate in meetings where required;
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities;
• Promote the welfare of children and safeguard students;
• Supervise students during non-lesson times where required;
• Participate in House events and activities.

General

• Promote the school’s ethos;
• Collaborate and communicate well with all school stakeholders;
• Meet deadlines;
• Follow relevant school policies;
• Assist with marketing of the school where relevant;
• Adhere to professional conduct;
• Support and attend major school events;
• Maintain punctuality;
• Dress professionally and appropriately;
• Undertake any duties deemed reasonable by the Senior Management Team;

Qualifications:

• High-quality degree with English or recognized qualification in TESOL, TEFOL, ESL, EAL would be advantageous.
• PGCE or equivalent teaching degree

Safeguarding:

All members of staff at Concord International School are required to comply with the school’s Safeguarding Policy.