EAL Coordinator

Kempston Academy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

CPD & development

Refer a friend

Pension scheme

Employee assistance

Employee of the month

Diverse workplace

Job summary

Kempston Academy in Bedford is seeking an EAL Coordinator to lead direct support for EAL students, coordinating with SLT, teachers and support staff to share language profiles and education history.

The role focuses on language support for the secondary curriculum at KS3 and KS4, especially in English, Maths and Science, with a strong safeguarding commitment and full training provided. The appointment is permanent and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• EAL knowledge or experience preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct support for EAL students and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, teachers and support staff to share language profiles and education history.
• Provide language support across KS3-4 English, Maths and Science.

Job description

EAL Coordinator

Location: Kempston Academy, Bedford

Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only + training days)

Salary: Level 6 Point 21- 25 £ 29,759 - £32,650 per annum

Closing Date: Friday 18th September 2026 at 9:00am

We are looking to appoint a passionate and skilled EAL Coordinator who is able to target and support identified students to help them overcome barriers to learning both within and outside school or college.

The role will involve leading on the direct support for EAL students, working in partnership with the senior leadership team, teachers and support staff to investigate and share language profiles and education history with relevant staff.

The successful candidate will provide and co-ordinate language support specific to the needs of the secondary curriculum at Key Stage 3 and 4, especially in English, Maths and Science.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Lidia Bhogal - HR Lead - [e-mail]

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development/promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is Friday 18th September 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date

Visit our website: www.kempstonacademy.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter: @KAKempston