EAL Coordinator

The British International School Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-paced, global experience

Creativity, challenge and teamwork

Culture of fairness and consultation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The British International School Abu Dhabi, part of Nord Anglia Education, seeks an enthusiastic EAL Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The role focuses on inspiring learners, supporting students with English as an additional language, and upholding high pastoral standards in a thriving international school community.

You will have strong experience with the UK national curriculum, and contribute to the school's culture of inspiration, enjoyment and success.

Qualifications

• Experience as an EAL coordinator in the UK national curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff.
• Willingness to collaborate and contribute to school life in a fast-paced international environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire staff and students of all ages and abilities as EAL Coordinator.
• Develop and enhance EAL provision in line with UK national curriculum expectations.
• Build strong relationships with parents and contribute to whole-school pastoral care.

Job description

Job Posting Date: 26 Aug 2026

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE

Job ID: 9166

School: The British International School Abu Dhabi

Company: Nord Anglia Education

EAL Coordinator

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and adaptable EAL coordinator to join our dedicated team of educators. The successful candidate will be passionate about inspiring a love of learning, committed to high standards of student support and pastoral care, and eager to contribute to the wider life of our thriving international school community.

The closing date for applications is the 4th September 2026.

About You

You will be an educator who is passionate about their profession and seeks continuous improvement. You will have a positive mindset and will always do your very best for students, for parents and for colleagues. You will have strong experience as an EAL coordinator in the UK national curriculum; further experience of international education will be an added advantage. You will be an excellent communicator who will work well with all members of the community. You will have a strong focus on professional excellence and continuous improvement, and will also participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. You will be responsible for encouraging and developing further our culture of inspiration, enjoyment and success. Keen to collaborate and share your expertise, you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships. The flexibility and open-mindedness required to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international environment are essential.

About The Role

Our school follows the English national curriculum to IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme post-16. The successful candidate as a coordinator will be able to inspire staff and students of all ages and abilities. Classroom resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents is essential and is a key part of maximising student progress. More detail about the role and requirements can be found on the job description - JD - EAL Coordinator .pdf

About Our School

The British International School (BIS) Abu Dhabi is an outstanding-rated school for students aged 3-18, offering a blend of English and international curricula, including the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), and BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma. To find out more about our school, visit bisabudhabi.com or contact our admissions team through this link

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with more than 88 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 88,000 students from foundation stage through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.

https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers/working-for-us

Benefits

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
• A culture that is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

As an employer, our aim is to create an environment where colleagues are welcomed and are able to bring talents, skills, background and experiences to their roles in an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds work together with dignity and respect.

The start date is mid August 2026.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.