EAL Coordinator

Queensmead School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Free Fitness Zone access

Free BUPA Health Care Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Goals Soccer Centre access

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Queensmead School in Greater London invites applications for an EAL Coordinator on a fixed-term basis until 16 July 2027. The role supports students aged 11–18 with English as an Additional Language, typically in 1-2-1 or small group settings, within the Inclusion Department.

The post is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks), 8:30am–3:30pm with a 30 minute lunch break. Salary starts at NJC Scale Point 6 (£23,399 actual per year; £30,843 FTE). CELTA desirable; DBS and references required.

Qualifications

• Proven initiative, flexibility and ability to work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Experience supporting EAL learners is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11–18 with English as an Additional Language.
• Work in a classroom setting 1-2-1 or with small groups.
• Contribute to the Inclusion Department and school safeguarding.
• Adhere to term-time hours 8:30am–3:30pm and fixed-term end date 16 July 2027.

Skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

CELTA qualification

Job description

EAL COORDINATOR

NJC Scale, Point 6

£23,399 Actual Salary per annum (£30,843 FTE)

Monday to Friday, 32.5 hrs per week

Term time only (38 weeks) per annum

Required as soon as possible

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (9am)

Queensmead is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed school. We have a reputation for teaching excellence, which leads to exceptional outcomes for our students at both GCSE and A level. We invest heavily in our staff and we are very proud of their success.

The Inclusion Department is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated EAL Coordinator to join our hard working team. English as an Additional Language (EAL) Coordinator works within a classroom setting either on a 1-2-1 basis or with a small group of children.

A CELTA qualification is desirable - Salary is dependent on relevant experience and training.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility and an ability to work cooperatively with staff and students. They will be expected to support students, aged 11-18 years of age, who experience a range of learning difficulties.

This is a fixed term position until 16th July 2027 and will be reviewed at the end of this period.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, Term time only, 8.30am to 3.30pm, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break. All staff are invited to do paid break duties at the rate of £15 per duty (depending on availability).

If you are shortlisted for an interview, online searches may be done as part of the school’s due diligence checks.

Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction programme will be provided
• Free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre
• Free BUPA Health Care Plan (Includes benefits worth approximately £2000)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free access to Goals Soccer Centre
• Refer a Friend Scheme