Head of EAL Job Pack May 24

Head of English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Welcome to Hulme Grammar School

Thank you for your interest in working with us here at Hulme Grammar School. This pack will give you plenty of information about the school and about the role. There is no substitute however for coming to visit us and I look forward to welcoming you to Hulme in person should you be successful in being shortlisted. If you think that visiting the school will help you in deciding to apply then please do not hesitate to contact HR toarrangeavisit.

If, having read this, and after looking carefully over the job description and person specification, you would be interested in applying for this rolethenwewouldlovetohearfromyou.

I honestly think that this is one of the most brilliant schools around, and if you’d like to work with me and the great team here at Hulme, thenIencourageyoutothrowyourhatintothering.

MrTonyOulton Principal

Future focused since 1611

TheHulmeTrustwasgivenpermission tosupportlocaleducationalprojects, andtheOldhamHulmeGrammar Schoolswerefounded

OldhamGrammar Schoolopened

InJune,10,000evacueesfrom GuernseyarrivedinEngland with manybeingwelcomedintothehomes ofOldham withanumbercontinuing theireducationatHulme Theybecame knownasTheGuernseyBoys,and wouldnotreturnhomefor5years

Manyoftheschool’spupils,bothboysand girls,volunteeredtheirservicestoWorld WarI.71studentsand1staffmemberwere recordedtohavelosttheirlives,withthe majoritybeingkilledinactionattheSomme

Thefirstpupilsenteredthenew schoolbuildingson1stMay,with theofficialopeningbeingdoneby EarlSpenceron30th

TheCentenaryLibrarywasopened,and wasbuilttoreflectthechangingneedsof pupils complementingtheadvancesmade throughouttheschooltoequippupilsfor thechallengesofhighereducationand employmentandtopreparethemtobecome adultcitizensinthenewmillennium

A£500,000ScienceCentre wasopenedbyoneofthe world’sleadingsurgeons,and Hulmeoldboy DrDavidNott

Duetotherapidriseofindustryin Oldhamitwasdeemedtheschool wasinanunsuitablepartoftown, anditeventuallyclosedin1867

Theschoolwasflourishingwith numbersgrowing,soalargethree storeyextensionwasconstructed andtheGirls’Schoolwasopened

Theschoolrapidlyexpanded:the Estcourtbuildingwasopenedforuse bytheGirls’JuniorSchool;followed byadedicatedsciencebuilding in1959 andin1969Thornycroft building aspaceforSixthForm studentsandartdepartments

TheBoys’andGirls’Schools weremerged,bringingthem undertheleadershipofone Principal,withNurseryandSixth Formbeingco-educational

January–AnewPrincipal, TonyOulton wasappointed, withanexcitingvisionforthe futureoftheschool

September–OHGSbecomes HulmeGrammarSchool HGS welcomesthefirstcohortof co-educationYear7s

Why choose Hulme

We believe in the power of curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity Our dedicated teachers are passionate about igniting the spark within each student, encouraging them to question, explore, and develop a love for learning that extends far beyond theclassroom

We inspire a passion for life-long learningthroughabroadandbalanced curriculum, designed and led by subjectexperts AsaGoogleReference School, we embrace the advances of technology, acknowledging the opportunities that it presents for the schoolandourstudents

We harness the goodwill, success and experienceofouralumnitobenefitour current students. Our mentorship scheme in the Sixth Form is one way weworkwithpastHulmeians,allowing current students to gain advice, supportandexperience

Ourtoppriorityisnurturingeachpupil, helpingthemsafely,happilyand successfullynavigatetheirwaythrough life.WithateamofPastoralLeads,Heads ofYear,FormTutors,MentalHealthLeads andprofessionalCounsellorsworking together,outstandingpastoralcareisin ourDNA

A staggering array of clubs, societies and volunteering opportunities help students broaden their horizons and build qualities such as leadership, resilience,collaborationandempathy

It’s always the right time to join Hulme Pupils join us at a range of entrypoints,fromstartingPre-Prepat theageof2andstayingwithusright throughtoSixthFormat18,ourdoors arealwaysopentonewstudents Staff benefit from working in a throughschool which takes the very youngest andnurturesthemtomaturitytoSixth Formandbeyond

Hulme stands in the North West of Englandasabeaconofhighacademic standards and exceptional pastoral care, offering a vibrant, inclusive education that nurtures young people as individuals, empowering them to realisetheirpotential

A truly diverse, inclusive and multicultural community of staff and students Everyone is free to be themselvesatHulme

Hulmeisalargeschool,spreadover10 buildingsandfacilities,meaningweare wellequippedtoofferawiderangeof opportunities However, we are small enough to offer personalised support to each and every student, ensuring they are known and treated as an individual

A Hulme education

The education we offer here is deliberately broad and balanced because we believe that balance and breadth will best set students up to be successful in their future studies, the workplace and life generally. We’re unapologetically academic but committed to delivering so much more than good exam results, as important as they are. Hulme Grammar is not your typical independent school and certainly not the sort of school critics of the sector - many of whom have never darkened the doors of an independent school - have in mind when they talk about one.

Our students

Students recognise that they are fortunate enough to have access to a Hulme education but this is no bastion of privilege. Many of our parents are making daily sacrifices to send their children to us because they want the very best quality education for them. We take the responsibility that comes with providing their children’s education very seriously.

The students here are grounded, well-rounded, socially minded, determined to make the most of the opportunities here and ambitious to make the world a better place. They are also huge fun! It’s our role to prepare them for life beyond school, ready to take the big wide world by storm when they leave us. A career in education is by no means a walk in the park.

At Hulme, staff are ambitious for the pupils to be successful and work hard to help them fulfil their full potential. That’s sometimes tiring but is also hugely rewarding and there are a number of benefits to working here.

Benefits to working at Hulme include free staff lunches and refreshments throughout the day; free use of the swimming pool for staff, and opportunities for staff to get together socially, for example at end-of-term special lunches.

We take teaching and learning seriously and have a staff group that meets regularly to share ideas and explore the latest ideas arising from education research. And because we recognise that life is sometimes tough and because we are committed to promoting the good mental health and well-being of our employees, we operate policies and procedures that ensure this as well as free access to counselling services.

HGS operates its own pay scale for teachers. Teachers are enrolled in a direct contribution pension scheme administered by Aviva Insurance, where the employer contribution is 20.4%, inclusive of death in service benefit.

The role

Head of English as an Additional Language (EAL)

at Hulme Grammar School

We are looking for an innovative, energetic, creative and dedicated individual to lead our English as an Additional Language (EAL) department.

The Head of EAL will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring the effective delivery of language support to students who are learning English as a second or additional language so they can access the curriculum, flourish in line with their peers, and attain their very best.

The Head of EAL is appointed by and is directly accountable to the Principal. On a day to day basis, the Head of EAL is line managed by the Assistant Principal (Additional Needs). The Head of EAL is required to show leadership in securing standards of excellence in supporting pupils for whom English is an additional language from Pre-Prep through to Year 13.

Main duties and Responsibilities

Strategic planning and programme development:

Develop a long-term vision and whole school strategic plan for the EAL department, aligning goals with the overall values and objectives of Hulme Grammar School.

Identify emerging trends, research-based practices and innovative approaches in EAL education to enhance teaching and learning as well as student outcomes.

Teaching and Learning:

Develop and implement a comprehensive EAL curriculum from Pre-Prep to Year 13, that addresses the needs of students at different proficiency levels and ages.

Plan schemes of work for the department within the School’s Curriculum Policy; producing, reviewing and updating the departmental documents as necessary.

Setting of homework tasks in line with the homework timetable as prescribed by the school’s leadership team.

Marking of pupils' work.

Grading of pupils and writing of reports on pupils as required.

Attendance at consultation evenings with parents/carers as required by the senior management of the school and, outside of those formal points of contact, ensure regular and effective communication with parents/carers.

Strategic planning and programme development:

Allocate resources effectively to support the delivery of high-quality EAL provision, including materials, technology and professional development.

Prepare and manage the departmental budget

Collaboration and Partnerships:

Collaborate with the senior leadership team, academic departments, pastoral leads and external partners to promote a coordinated and integrated approach to supporting EAL students.

Establish partnerships with community organisations, language institutes and other stakeholders to provide additional resources and enrichment opportunities for EAL students and families.

Plan, lead and support Immersion Programmes for visiting pupils and staff.

Professional Development:

Provide leadership and support to EAL teachers and staff, including mentoring, coaching and professional development opportunities.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice within the department, encouraging innovation and collaboration.

Deliver whole school staff training to ensure support for EAL students is embedded as a norm in teaching and learning.

Data Analysis, Review and Evaluation:

Collect, analyse and interpret data related to EAL student performance, language proficiency and effectiveness of the curriculum.

Use data to monitor progress, identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions to enhance quality of teaching and student outcomes.

Advocacy and Outreach:

Advocate for the needs of EAL students within the school community and beyond, raising awareness of the importance of language support and the unique challenges faced by EAL learners.

Engage with parents/carers and other stakeholders to promote understanding and support for EAL education initiatives.

Child Protection

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and may be expected to carry out the following duties:

Child protection, discipline, health and safety

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact

This role is full time with a competitive salary, part time working will be considered.

The post holder will be expected to be heavily involved in the implementation and delivery of immersion programmes for overseas students, which includes those which take place during the usual school holidays.

The postholder will be expected, therefore, to work sometimes during school holidays. This is a non-negotiable aspect of the role and will be reflected in a variation to the usual teacher contract they will sign.

This post is not suitable for early career teachers (ECT’s)

Completed applications must be emailed to hr@hulmegrammar.org or posted to the HR department, Hulme Grammar School, Chamber Road, Oldham OL8 4BX.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Tuesday 7th May 2024

Interviews will be held on Monday 13th May 2024

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Qualifications Honours degree

Essential

Experience Experience of teaching in a primary and/or secondary setting for at least 2 years

Experience of working with pupils who have English as an additional language

Desirable

Initial Teacher Training

Qualification

Suitable EAL qualification (for example, TEFL)

Teaching of iGCSE English as a Second Language or equivalent Level 2 course

Supporting students aiming to complete IELTS assessments

Assessment of pupils’ fluency in English

Knowledge and Skills

High quality teaching skills

High expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour

Well organised and ability to support others

Working knowledge and skills of ICT

Ability to analyse and use data effectively, including use of assessment to inform planning

A secure understanding of the National Curriculum

Up to date knowledge of adaptive teaching strategies that can be used to support EAL pupils in all subjects

Experience of managing budgets

Experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning within a department

Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating effective Schemes of Work

Experience of planning and running immersion programmes

Essential

Personal competencies and qualities

A passion for supporting EAL pupils

Empathy with children and parents/carers

The ability to work with a range of staff at all levels

A sense of humour

Enthusiastic, honest and reliable

Ability to work as part of a team

Strong commitment to school improvement and raising achievement for all learners

Ability to build and maintain good relationships

Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic when working under pressure

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to critically evaluate own performance and make necessary changes to be more effective

Desirable