EAL Teacher (possible Head of EAL position available)

The Position

We are looking to recruit an experienced EAL teacher with the ability to become our Head of EAL as the school grows over the next few years. This role will be to design a curriculum and teach students who are struggling with English and to support them to access the curriculum in the school. You must have experience of at least 3 years of teaching junior and senior school students and be able to demonstrate your impact as an EAL teacher or EAL led. We would prefer the candidate to be a qualified teacher but are also happy to review applications from staff who have a different career path into English teaching. We are happy to consider full time and part time applications for this role.

Please read the brochure and HR information carefully and if you are interested then feel free to apply. We will ask you to submit a video of your teaching as part of the interview process.

NLCS Kobe

NLCS Kobe currently serves students in Grades 1 to 6 (UK Grade 2 to 7), with plans to expand to Grades 7 and 8 as the school grows. Located on Rokkō Island, the campus offers convenient access to the vibrant commercial centres of both Osaka and Kobe. NLCS Kobe provides a premium education for families in the Kansai region. A world-class Senior School campus is will open in 2028. This architecturally stunning building, nestled in the Rokkō Mountains above Kobe, is designed to enhance students' educational experiences in a tranquil, natural setting while exemplifying sustainability and modern design.

The Ethos

The ethos of NLCS Kobe closely mirrors that of NLCS (UK), striving to recreate the spirit of the UK 'parent' school while respecting local culture and context. The School’s aim is to provide an ambitious academic education that inspires a lifelong love of learning, equipping students with the knowledge, attitudes, and confidence to flourish.

At North London Collegiate schools, academic success is achieved not through an emphasis on results alone, but by fostering an atmosphere of rigorous scholarship. Students are encouraged to study beyond examination syllabuses, cultivating intellectual independence and a deep love of their subjects. Pastoral well-being is paramount, and positive relationships are nurtured between students and staff, as well as among the students themselves.

International Schools

In 2011, NLCS opened its first international branch in South Korea: NLCS Jeju, a co-educational day and boarding school that offers the IB Diploma to all Sixth Form students and has achieved outstanding results since the first graduating cohort in 2014. NLCS Jeju alumni continue to gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, including in the UK, USA, Australia, and Asia.

In 2017, NLCS opened its second branch school, NLCS Dubai, in the UAE. This co-educational day school follows the IB Continuum, with students taking the IB Diploma in Grade 12.

In 2020, NLCS (Singapore) opened as the third branch school. Located in the heart of Singapore, it is a co-educational day school.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory background and police checks.

Terms and Conditions

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate, including the following:

• Competitive salary.
• Initial two-year contract.
• Accommodation (for oversea applicants only)
• Relocation allowance.
• Annual return flights to home country (for overseas applicants only)
• Tuition fees for eligible children (aged UK Year 2 to UK Year 8).