Primary Multilingual Learning (MLL/EAL) Teacher

Job Title: Multilingual Learning (MLL) Teacher

Reporting to: Multilingual Learning Leader

Our Purpose at The Alice Smith School

As articulated in our school anthem: 'Soon there were two, who were joined by a few', Alice Smith sparked a movement with just a pair of individuals. This bold initiative created a ripple effect, inspiring numerous families to embrace her vision, thereby cultivating a nurturing atmosphere for countless learners and establishing a second home for many.

In this tradition, we strive to uphold the Alice Smith legacy by nurturing a welcoming community that encourages our students to explore the world with curiosity and compassion.

Together, our goal is to foster a better future.

Our Mission

Our mission is reflected in our three strategic pillars:

• Our People: We are a diverse collective of experts and inquisitive individuals who work together to push educational boundaries and guide learning in a rapidly changing world.
• Our Students: We empower students to boldly explore diverse paths in an environment that enables them to make meaningful contributions as their best selves.
• Our World: We are an interconnected and supportive community that innovates, explores, and learns together.

Job Purpose

• Promote multilingualism as a cognitive, linguistic, and cultural asset, ensuring the successful implementation of the whole-school MLL policy while enhancing cultural inclusivity and supporting English language acquisition.
• Champion an asset-based approach to multilingualism, playing a crucial role in ensuring that all multilingual learners can access, engage with, and excel across the curriculum.
• Collaborate closely with the Multilingual Learning Leader to improve MLL services.
• Maximize the academic growth of multilingual learners through high-quality teaching and learning in English support.
• Work in partnership with classroom teachers, specialists, parents, external agencies, and other stakeholders to assist multilingual learners.
• Provide tailored language interventions, share expert insights on language acquisition strategies, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Foster positive self-esteem and supportive relationships for all students, built on respect and mutual trust.
• Cultivate a constructive, purposeful, and professional working atmosphere that encourages collaboration and challenge while valuing individual contributions to the school's success.
• Advocate for equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, religion, or gender, and promote excellence, resourcefulness, and perseverance.
• Exemplify and endorse best practices in the teaching and learning of MLL.

Duties and Responsibilities

Overall Responsibilities:

• Actively support the vision, ethos, culture, and policies of the school.
• Maintain high standards across all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress in English language.
• Inspire and motivate students, teachers, and staff members.
• Comply with the professional responsibilities outlined in the Alice Smith Staff Code of Conduct.
• Contribute to a positive, purposeful, and professional school culture.
• Serve as a point of contact for parents.
• Commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Participate in the extracurricular life of the school.

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching by planning, preparing, and delivering well-structured, clearly presented MLL lessons and/or targeted one-on-one and group interventions designed for multilingual learners to maximize their learning progress and English language development.
• Ensure that the classroom environment is engaging and conducive to learning.
• Inspire enthusiasm for the subject being taught and motivate all students to reach their potential.
• Promote high standards of behavior by encouraging a positive, proactive approach to study and building strong relationships with students.

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