EAL Coordinator

Job Overview

Amity International School, Abu Dhabi, invites applications from well-qualified, enthusiastic, and highly motivated professionals for the position of EAL Coordinator.

About the Role

The EAL Coordinator will be responsible for leading and developing the school's whole-school EAL strategy, identifying, assessing, and tracking multilingual learners, and designing and overseeing targeted EAL interventions. The postholder will support classroom teachers with adaptive teaching strategies, deliver continuing professional development (CPD) on effective EAL pedagogy, and monitor student progress and the impact of interventions. The role also requires liaising with parents and external stakeholders where appropriate and maintaining accurate records in line with school and ADEK requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

The EAL Coordinator will develop and implement the school's EAL framework, ensuring the early identification and screening of multilingual learners. They will oversee the use of appropriate assessment tools to determine proficiency levels and ensure all provision aligns with the Tiered Model of Support (Universal, Targeted, and Intensive).

Teaching & Learning

The postholder will deliver targeted EAL support through both push-in and pull-out models as appropriate, while supporting teachers in adapting curriculum content for multilingual learners. They will promote inclusive classroom practice, foster language-rich learning environments, and provide dedicated support to students transitioning into the school.

Monitoring & Reporting

The EAL Coordinator will track the progress of EAL students and report termly, maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records. They will evaluate the impact of interventions and adjust provision accordingly to ensure continued improvement.

Collaboration

The postholder will work closely with the Inclusion team, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Phase Leaders, providing CPD for teaching staff and building strong, supportive relationships with families.

Person Specification

Essential

Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification, with demonstrable experience teaching within a British curriculum school. They should have a strong background in working with multilingual learners, a thorough understanding of EAL pedagogy and language acquisition theory, and proven experience leading interventions or coordinating educational provision. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as is experience in delivering CPD to colleagues.

Desirable

Experience using standardised assessment tools for language proficiency and a background in international school settings would be advantageous.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will benefit from a highly competitive salary benchmarked against leading local schools, accommodation or a housing allowance tailored to personal family circumstances, a spacious and modern teaching and learning environment, supportive line management, generous professional development opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with colleagues across subject areas and schools internationally.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to complete the application form. Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.

Start date: August 2026

Safeguarding Commitment

Amity International School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, and aligns with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We maintain the highest standards of safe recruitment practice, with particular attention to child protection. All applicants will be required to complete child protection screening and provide a current criminal records check, or equivalent, from their home country or country of current residence prior to appointment. A minimum of two professional references are required, at least one of which must be from the Headteacher or Principal of the applicant's most recent school.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.