EAL teacher to the International School of Helsingborg

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The International School of Helsingborg has provided a truly international education at the Primary and Secondary levels since 1995. Today, we have approximately 850 students between 2 and 19 years of age, across all programmes. We are an IB Continuum school, delivering the International Baccalaureate curriculum for all program levels.  English is the primary language of learning at the school.

ISH prides itself on its diversity within and among all members of the learning community.  Every member of our learning community brings something exciting and enriching to the school, which creates an inspiring environment. The aim of our school is to develop internationally minded people who, recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

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Job description
We are looking for a highly qualified English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher to join our Primary Years Program team of high-quality professionals. The role of the EAL Teacher in the PYP is to build and maintain a successful EAL Program which includes; providing support for students with English language needs (beginning to intermediate), preparing EAL students to independently access our curriculum in English, to provide grade level and/or teacher training, to co-teach, co-plan, co-assess and co-reflect with the grade level class teachers.

We are looking for a highly qualified English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher to join our Primary Years Program team of high-quality professionals. The role of the EAL Teacher in the PYP is to build and maintain a successful EAL Program which includes; providing support for students with English language needs (beginning to intermediate), preparing EAL students to independently access our curriculum in English, to provide grade level and/or teacher training, to co-teach, co-plan, co-assess and co-reflect with the grade level class teachers.

You will focus on building trusting and effective relationships with students as well as to develop supportive, trusting and professional relationships with teachers and assistants.

Qualifications

• You are a qualified Primary School and English as an Additional Language teacher.
• You have experience working as an EAL teacher.  
• Experience in the IB system is an advantage.

As a person you are an enthusiastic, open minded and flexible team player. You are able to easily build trusting and supportive relationships with both students and staff. You are organised and understand the importance of effective and regular assessment and documentation. You communicate clearly and proactively, you are a good listener and are able to support others.  You are able to lead your work and take initiative according to the needs of the students and the school.

Other information
Apply by:  June 23, 2023. The interview process will start from July 17.

Terms of employment:  Permanent (Tillsvidareanställning)

Scope:  100%

Start date:  August 7, 2023

No of positions:  1

In the City of Helsingborg different is good. We want our employees to reflect our residents and we cherish the value that gender balance and diversity adds to our organisations.

The vacancy will be filled assuming that the position is not required for an employee already on a permanent contract.

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