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To play a key role in ensuring that GEMS Wellington, Silicon Oasis offers, maintains, and develops an inclusive approach and experience for all ELL students. The specialist role will support English Language Development to improve proficiency and outcomes in students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
- Implement programmes and materials to ensure ELL students are effectively to make rapid progress.
- Support in class to improve the access and progress of ELL students.
- Work with ELL Coordinator to maintain an up-to-date ELL register and use relevant data to analysis student progress.
- Take part in regular Professional Development to keep up to date with relevant research and best practice.
- To lead small groups of ELL pupils, both social and academic.
- To use positive behaviour management strategies in line with the WSO behaviour policy.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning.
- Supervise pupils at play/leisure breaks, at times of transition between lessons and activities, and on arrival to class and before departure.
- Assist with general administration and supports classroom management, including creating learning materials. This may include photocopying, filing, labels, laminating, signs, backing and trimming work.
- Support management of ELL department and learning spaces.
- Support with organization of ELL initiatives such as Mini Interpreters, Mother Tongue Day etc.
- Attendance at Team meeting as required.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance
Skills
- Holds a minimum of High School certificate equivalent to Year 13/Grade 12 (A Level) as per KHDA requirement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- Time management and organisation skills.
- Literacy and Numeracy skills.
- ICT capability.
- Knowledge of strategies which promote good behaviour and discipline.
- Support ethos of the learning environment.
- Caring and tolerant.
- Ability to acquire further knowledge in order to contribute effectively and with confidence to classes in which involved.
- Understanding of relevant specialist area (e.g. subject area, Key Stage) sufficient to pupils’ learning.
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
About This Company
GEMS WELLINGTON ACADEMY - SILICON OASIS
Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.comGEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is committed to personalised learning; every child’s journey is different - from the moment a child steps into our school until the day they graduate. Our school provides a progression from the Early Years Nursery into the Foundation Stage, through to an enriched and developed Primary and Secondary National Curriculum for England offering. Our students leave WSO with the widest range of qualification pathways in the UAE and a remarkable 97% of our graduates are currently pursuing higher education at globally renowned universities. The Foundation Stage at Wellington Academy has been rated Outstanding by the KHDA for ten consecutive years providing an engaging, supportive and empowering environment for our youngest students. GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis has an award-winning Physical Education department boasting an extensive range of sports facilities and opportunities taught by specialist teachers before, during and after school, including Football, Rugby, Tennis, Basketball, Cricket, Netball, Rounders and Swimming. GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is the Centre of Excellence for Performance and Theatre Tech is a beacon of excellence internationally – partnered with both UDO, URDANG International and West End Stage London. WSO is a pioneering school in the UAE, setting the benchmark for educational diversity. We proudly offer the widest range of post-16 pathways in the country, providing students with unparalleled choices for their academic journey. With six pathways, these options include four ‘traditional’ pathways, featuring IB Diploma Programme, IB Career-Related Programme, BTEC, and A-Levels. Our fifth pathway enables students to customise their education by selecting subjects from a combination of IB, BTEC, and A-Level offerings to align their choices with their individual needs and interests. At WSO, we offer a sixth pathway, introducing students to ASDAN International Awards and short courses. ASDAN provides a holistic and adaptable education with hands-on, experiential learning, reflecting our commitment to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of every student. We take immense pride in our students’ remarkable achievements, which are a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. With a 97% A-Level pass rate, including an impressive 41% achieving A*-B grades, our students consistently excel in their academic pursuits. Additionally, our IB Diploma Programme graduates boast an outstanding 92% pass rate, with 11% of our students achieving an exceptional score of 40 or more. Our dedication to providing diverse pathways to success is reflected in our 100% BTEC pass rate, with an outstanding 81% of all grades at distinction level.