Lead of Learning Support and EAL – Seoul Foreign School

November 6, 2024

Job Description

Employer:
Seoul Foreign School


Location:
Job Location
Korea, Republic of

Thank you for your interest in working at Seoul Foreign School with a team of professional educators. Please refer to the information below as well as the attached job description for details.
Requirements:
– Previous experience as an English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher
– Previous experience as a Learning Support teacher.
– Knowledge of various methods for teaching English to non-native speakers and students with learning differences.
– Specific qualifications related to SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) or a willingness to undertake a SENCO qualification.
– Level 7 access arrangements qualification or a willingness to obtain this qualification.
– Ability to conduct psychometric tests and write reports for access arrangements or a willingness to obtain the relevant qualification.
– Leadership experience.
Responsibilities:
– Act as the team leader for EAL and Learning Support (LS) in the High School.
– Develop learning resources for EAL and LS to support student development.
– Ensure the school is equipped with adequate equipment, software, and facilities for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and EAL.
– Support teachers in developing and implementing effective teaching, behaviour management strategies and differentiation in the classroom.
– Maintain systems for pupil records, ensuring that information is accurate and up-to-date.
– Ensure that Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and Accommodation Plans are regularly reviewed in collaboration with parents
– Assess the specific educational needs of students with learning disabilities and provide recommendations for their support.
– Conduct WIDA testing.
Preferred Qualities:
– ESL, TESOL, or TEFL certification.
– International experience.
– MYP (Middle Years Programme) experience.
– DP (Diploma Programme) experience.
– Familiarity with the DP Access Arrangement Policy.
– Knowledge of UDL philosophy
Upon posting a position, SFS continually reviews applications and interviews candidates. Positions may be filled before the application closing date. EARLY APPLICATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS WE WILL CONDUCT INTERVIEWS AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE DEADLINE IF THE RIGHT CANDIDATES ARE FOUND. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CANDIDATES’ PROFILES WILL BE REVIEWED ONLY AFTER THE REFERENCES ARE COMPLETED.
At SFS we take child protection and safeguarding seriously. As part of our recruitment process we therefore ask detailed questions of applicants and references linked to child protection. Criminal background checks and other documentation are also required before final issuing of a visa. The finalist candidate will be asked to sign the Child Protection Code of Conduct.

Seoul Foreign School

Job Location
Korea, Republic of

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