Advisory Support Teacher for EAL (Primary)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
07/05/2024
Advert End Date:
02/06/2024 23:59
Salary:
MPS1 - UPS3 (£30,000 - £46,525) pro rata to hours worked
Employment Location:
The post holder’s team will be based at Education Development Centre, Spennymoor, however the post holder will be peripatetic, supporting schools across County Durham. A car/means of independent travel is an essential requirement for this post.
Further Information
Post Title: EAL Advisory Support Teacher – Part-time 0.5 FTE - Temporary for a period of 12 months.
The English as an Additional Language (EAL) & Equalities team are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to join our centrally held team. This initial contract is temporary for 1 year though may be extended dependant on Government grant funding.
The EAL team promotes inclusion and equality of opportunity to ensure improved outcomes for children with English as an additional language (EAL). The EAL Advisory Support Teacher will work across the county contributing to support for EAL pupils and at the same time increasing capacity amongst school staff through guidance and advice. The EAL team supports all the county's schools with the equalities agenda.
The successful candidate will develop and deliver professional development to other school staff and other professionals. The service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have recent and significant experience of EAL pupils and other relevant experience or skills we are waiting to hear from you.
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
For further information about the post please contact Maria Callaghan 07919291252 or email maria.callaghan@durham.gov.uk or Anna Mason 07919291256 or email anna.mason@durham.gov.uk
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held 11th June 2024.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESCYPS@durham.gov.uk
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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