Secondary ELL Teacher

Job description / Role

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Secondary English as an Additional Language teacher to join GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis to start in September 2024.

About the School:

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is committed to personalised learning; every child's journey is different - from the moment a child steps into our school until the day they graduate. Our school provides a progression from the Early Years Nursery into the Foundation Stage, through to an enriched and developed Primary and Secondary National Curriculum for England offering. Our students leave WSO with the widest range of qualification pathways in the UAE and a remarkable 97% of our graduates are currently pursuing higher education at globally renowned universities.

The Foundation Stage at Wellington Academy has been rated Outstanding by the KHDA for ten consecutive years providing an engaging, supportive and empowering environment for our youngest students.

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis has an award winning Physical Education department boasting an extensive range of sports facilities and opportunities taught by specialist teachers before, during and after school, including Football, Rugby, Tennis, Basketball, Cricket, Netball, Rounders and Swimming.

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is the Centre of Excellence for Performance and Theatre Tech is a beacon of excellence internationally - partnered with both UDO, URDANG International and West End Stage London.

WSO is a pioneering school in the UAE, setting the benchmark for educational diversity. We proudly offer the widest range of Post-16 pathways in the country, providing students with unparalleled choices for their academic journey. With six pathways, these options include four 'traditional' pathways, featuring IB Diploma Programme, IB Career-Related Programme, BTEC, and A-Levels. Our fifth pathway enables students to customise their education by selecting subjects from a combination of IB, BTEC, and A-Level offerings to align their choices with their individual needs and interests.

At WSO, we offer a sixth pathway, introducing students to ASDAN International Awards and short courses. ASDAN provides a holistic and adaptable education with hands-on, experiential learning, reflecting our commitment to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of every student.

At WSO, we take immense pride in our students' remarkable achievements, which are a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. With a 97% A-Level pass rate, including an impressive 41% achieving A*-B grades, our students consistently excel in their academic pursuits. Additionally, our IB Diploma Programme graduates boast an outstanding 92% pass rate, with 11% of our students achieving an exceptional score of 40 or more.

Our dedication to providing diverse pathways to success is reflected in our 100% BTEC pass rate, with an outstanding 81% of all grades at distinction level.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it's a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programs and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand into more and more countries.

Working as a collaborative member of the Secondary English Language Learning (ELL) Team to:
- Develop and teach a modified secondary English curriculum for ELL students in line with the school teaching and learning policy, including Cambridge English Language exams and iGCSE (EAL) at Key Stage 4.
- Develop and deliver intervention programmes that support the students' ability to access and succeed in mainstream curriculum subjects.
- Provide small group and individual support for students that are tailored to individual student needs.
- Assess, record and maintain appropriate records of assessment in-line with departmental and school assessment recording processes.
- Follow school and departmental monitoring and tracking systems relating to students' attainment, progress and achievement and use this information to inform learning and teaching.
- Use data to adjust provision and develop bespoke pathways for students who continue to experience challenges.
- Provide training and support for the team's teaching assistants so they can continue to grow professionally and provide effective support for students.
- Contribute and work towards achieving the priorities as outlined on the overall Inclusion School Development Plan and the specific ELL School Development Plans alongside the VP for Inclusion and the Secondary SENCo and Secondary ELL Coordinator.

Requirements

Working as a collaborative member of the Secondary Inclusion Team to:
- Provide training for class teachers and support staff on effective inclusive practice and adaptive teaching approaches.
- Provide training for class teachers and support staff on effective strategies to support ELL students in the mainstream classroom.
- Ensure that classroom teachers are fully informed of individual student needs and recommended accommodations and modifications to ensure progress.
- Provide individual support for teachers where a need has been identified.
- Develop and enhance parental and community links.
- Follow all Academy policies and procedures.
- Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required by Secondary ELL Coordinator or Leadership Team.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.