EAL Teacher

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

Teacher / Lead for EAL
Salary – MPS

We are seeking a passionate and committed teacher to lead and deliver high-quality provision for EAL learners, ensuring they can access the curriculum, develop English language proficiency, and achieve their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and developing EAL provision across the school. The successful candidate will combine high-quality teaching within an EAL base with targeted intervention, assessment, and whole-school support. You will also contribute to inclusive classroom practice and the development of the school’s EAL strategy.

You will be committed to high expectations for all learners and to creating an inclusive environment where every student can thrive, underpinned by the school’s Catholic vision: “Christ at the centre, children at the heart.”

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is an 11–18 school serving its local community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and targeted interventions for EAL learners
• Support language acquisition through structured scaffolding and vocabulary development
• Assess, track, and monitor EAL learner progress
• Support induction, transition, and integration of new EAL students
• Work with staff to develop inclusive teaching strategies
• Contribute to whole-school EAL provision and strategy
• Liaise with families, SEND, and other relevant colleagues

In return we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school community
• Opportunity to shape and develop EAL provision
• Strong professional development and CPD opportunities
• Collaborative working environment with supportive leadership

If you would like an informal conversation or visit, please contact Kayleigh Oakes at k-oakes@stjohnfisher.org.uk.

Applications are available via the school website: St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy – Vacancies.

Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. Applicants should note that, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), it is the applicant’s responsibility to have made any necessary registrations relevant at the time of making this application which is required for people working or volunteering with children. Accordingly, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of enhanced checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Employer Access Online (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people). As part of our commitment to effective safeguarding we may conduct online searches of candidates.