EAL Teacher

EAL Teacher – Birmingham (B13)

Location: Birmingham (B13)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Duration: Long term

Monarch Education is seeking a committed and skilled EAL Teacher to join a welcoming and well‑established secondary school in the B13 area. This full‑time, long‑term role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to support a diverse cohort of multilingual learners within a supportive, inclusive school community. The school has a strong pastoral reputation, excellent behaviour standards, and a dedicated team who work collaboratively to ensure every pupil can access the curriculum and make strong progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well‑structured EAL sessions, interventions and in‑class support across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Assess learner needs, monitor progress, and provide targeted support to accelerate language acquisition.
• Adapt resources, scaffold learning and differentiate effectively to meet a wide range of linguistic needs.
• Support pupils with accessing the wider curriculum and developing English proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and parents to ensure consistent strategies and student-centred support.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment that promotes confidence and independence.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, interventions and learner targets.
• Participate in relevant CPD to stay up to date with best practice in EAL provision.

Skills and Qualifications

• A degree in Education, English, Linguistics, TESOL, ESOL, EAL or a related discipline.
• QTS, DET/PGCE (Post‑Compulsory) or equivalent EAL/ESOL teaching qualification.
• Previous experience supporting EAL learners in a school setting (essential).
• Strong understanding of EAL strategies, second‑language acquisition and literacy development.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building and organisational skills.
• Confident in using assessment frameworks and tracking progress.
• Ability to differentiate for a wide range of learners, including new arrivals to the UK.
• Skilled in using educational technology to support language development.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about supporting multilingual learners.
• Patient, empathetic and culturally responsive.
• Highly organised, proactive and reflective.
• Able to adapt quickly within a busy school environment.
• Collaborative and open to feedback and shared practice.
• Committed to safeguarding, high expectations and professional conduct.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved.
• Access to continuous professional development through Affinity Academy.
• Free safeguarding training.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals).
• Online portal for managing pay, timesheets and availability.

Important Information

All pay rates quoted include rolled‑up holiday pay.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As this role involves working with children, any successful applicant will be subject to two employment references, an enhanced DBS check and right‑to‑work verification.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operates within the UK and can only process applications from individuals currently resident and eligible to work in the UK. Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to contact every applicant. If you do not hear back within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion, though your details will be retained for future opportunities.