Ethnic Minority Achievement Teacher Job description
Purpose of Post:
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To provide high quality language support to new arrivals and more advanced bilingual learners in School.
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To provide teaching expertise advice and support to improve the quality of teaching and learning for
Minority Ethnic and bilingual learners in the school.
Duties and responsibilities
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Work in partnership within the context of National Improvement Strategies, EMAG and associated
LA guidance, ensuring rigorous application of high quality EAL methodology for pupils new to English
and more advanced bilingual learners.
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Assess the level of competence in English of individual targeted pupils and to provide matched
support accordingly, including aspects of initial language development and use of specialist first
language support as appropriate.
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Work and plan collaboratively with mainstream class and subject leaders within the classroom
providing language support specific to the curriculum, including the identification of language aims
and setting of clear targets for learning.
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Work intensively, with individual pupils, groups and within whole class contexts as appropriate, on
specific aspects of language and cognitive development.
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Prepare and select suitable and sensitive learning materials to facilitate access to the mainstream
curriculum, including the development of differentiated learning resources.
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Monitor and evaluate the progress of targeted pupils and contribute as appropriate to associated
whole school policies, including issues related to linguistic diversity.
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Maintain records of pupil progress and activities undertaken and to provide regular feedback to
Leadership Team as requested.
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Contribute to training activities as requested, to enhance awareness of EAL methodology and the
specific needs of minority ethnic pupils, including use of case studies.
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Person Specification
JOB TITLE:
Ethnic Minority Achievement Teacher
LOCATION:
Woodlands Junior School
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Deputy Head teacher Inclusion
GRADE:
MPS
Experience and Knowledge
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Demonstrable high quality recent and sustained teaching experience in mainstream or special schools,
settings and/or colleges
Demonstrable evidence of participating in continuous professional development and applying this
within the specialist area of work
Ability to demonstrate successful sustained experience of working in partnership with teaching and
non-teaching staff, parents/carers and other agencies
To continue to develop skills and knowledge and to be aware of current education legislation, research
and literature linked to EMA and EAL.
Skills and Abilities
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To have demonstrable experience of working within a changing environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain effective working relationships
with a wide range of professionals and an ability to contribute to resolution of issues.
Ability to contribute an enthusiastic and clear vision for collaborative working in Year teams and
across the school.
Ability to model high professional standards in all aspects of work.
Education/Qualifications
QTS and appropriate specialist qualification and evidence of continuous Professional Development in EMA
and EAL.
These responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time according to the needs of the pupils, their
families, and schools.
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Person Specification
Post Title:
Essential
Qualifications
Educated to degree level
Qualified teacher status either in the UK or if not in own country combined with a
desire to achieve English QTS
Experience
Must have taught in either Foundation Stage/Key stage1/Key stage 2
Will have had at least 3 years experience of teaching in a multicultural inner city
environment
Professional Knowledge and Understanding
Must understand the expectations in the new Ofsted Framework regarding effective
learning and teaching
Must have a sound knowledge of the National Curriculum Orders for the all subjects for
both Key Stages
A good understanding of the Primary Strategy
An excellent understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues relating to learning and
teaching, for EMA and bilingual pupils including the latest inspection and research
findings
Familiarity with KS1 and 2 Standardised Attainment Tests
Understanding of and commitment to the school policies, in particular:
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Participation and implementation of the School Behaviour Policy
Awareness of Health and Safety implementation in the work place
Implementation of the school Equal Opportunities Policy
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Must understand the contribution of EMAG work in a primary school and what
constitutes good practice and support for bilingual learners
Knowledge of effective strategies to include, and meet the needs of, all pupils in
particular underachieving groups of pupils, pupils with EAL and SEN
Familiarity with writing and delivering effective Individual Education Plans for pupils
with SEN
Professional Skills and Abilities
A good classroom practitioner willing and able to teach any class within in key stage as
deemed necessary.
A teacher with good ICT knowledge and skills relating to the class teaching, able to
demonstrate the effective use of ICT to enhance the learning and teaching
Must be able to plan lessons effectively for all the pupils in a class, setting clear
learning intentions and differentiated tasks
Must be able to keep records of pupil progress in line with school policy
Must be able to use assessments of pupils learning to inform future planning
Ability to plan and work collaboratively with colleagues
Personal Qualities
Must be willing and enjoy engaging parents in order to encourage their close
involvement in the education of their children
A teacher with a flexible approach to work who enjoys being a good team member
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Desirable
Must have good communication skills both orally and in writing
Must be able to manage own work load effectively and respond swiftly to tight dead
lines
Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others and develop
effective partnerships
Willingness to share expertise, skills and knowledge and ability to encourage others to
follow suit
Willingness to, and ability to, contribute to whole school INSET
Openness and willingness to address and discuss relevant issues, allied with an ability to
inspire and challenge others
To practice equal opportunities in all aspects of the role and around the work place in
line with policy
To maintain a personal commitment to professional development linked to the
competencies necessary to deliver the requirements of this post
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Is a qualified teacher who is a proven excellent practitioner.
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Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the whole curriculum and the
National Primary Strategy.
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Has excellent oral and written communication skills in a range of contexts.
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A personable, interactive and intuitive teacher who sees pupils potential to
succeed.
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Is able to manage potential conflict situations with sensitivity, understanding
and respect.
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Has experience of leading and delivering effective professional development to a
variety of audiences
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Is able to demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of the principle
and implications of inclusion.
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Is able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the latest developments in
education and the implications for the school.
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Is committed to their own professional development.
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Has a strong commitment to equality of opportunity in principle and practice in
all areas of school life.
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