Head of EAL (English as an Additional Language)

Head of EAL (English as an Additional Language)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026

Deadline: Not specified

Broadoaks British School is an all-through international school located in the prestigious Maitama district of Abuja, Nigeria. Established in 2016, the school offers education from reception to year 10 (expanding to year 11 in 2025), following the national curriculum for England and Wales, iGCSE, and Cambridge checkpoints. The school also has a dedicated SEN...

Head of EAL (English as an Additional Language)

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
• Experience 3 - 5 years
• Location Abuja
• Job Field Education / Teaching / Training

JOB PURPOSE

• To lead and manage the provision of English as an Additional Language (EAL) across the school, ensuring that pupils whose first language is not English receive effective, targeted support to develop their English language proficiency and access the British curriculum successfully. The role involves developing and implementing the school's EAL strategy, overseeing the assessment and progress of EAL pupils, supporting teaching staff, and promoting an inclusive learning environment in which all pupils can thrive academically, socially and linguistically.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

• The Head of EAL will provide strategic and operational leadership for EAL provision across the school. The postholder will establish effective systems for identifying, assessing and supporting EAL pupils, oversee the development of individual language learning plans, and ensure that appropriate teaching strategies and resources are available to meet pupils' diverse linguistic needs.
• The role requires close collaboration with the Head of School, Heads of Department, Key Stage Coordinators, class teachers, SEN team, parents and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that EAL pupils are fully supported in accessing the curriculum and participating in school life.
• The Head of EAL will also lead the professional development of staff in EAL teaching strategies, monitor the effectiveness of EAL provision, and use assessment data to inform planning, intervention and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership and Management of EAL

• Develop, implement and regularly review the school's EAL strategy in line with the school's educational objectives and British curriculum requirements.

• Establish clear procedures for identifying, assessing, monitoring and supporting pupils who require EAL provision.

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of EAL support across relevant year groups and key stages.

• Develop appropriate systems for monitoring the quality and impact of EAL interventions.

• Manage EAL resources effectively, ensuring that appropriate teaching materials, assessment tools and language-learning technologies are available.

• Contribute to school improvement planning by identifying priorities for the development of EAL provision.

• Keep abreast of current research, best practice and developments in EAL education and apply relevant approaches to the school context.

• Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Support

• Plan and oversee the delivery of high-quality EAL instruction through individual sessions, small-group teaching and in-class support, as appropriate.

• Ensure that EAL teaching is tailored to pupils' language proficiency, age, educational background and individual learning needs.

• Develop and implement appropriate language learning plans with clear objectives, targets and review dates.

• Support EAL pupils in developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary for academic success.

• Work with class teachers and subject specialists to embed effective language development strategies across the curriculum.

• Promote the development of academic vocabulary, subject-specific language and independent learning skills.

• Monitor the effectiveness of EAL interventions and make recommendations for adjustments where required.

• Assessment, Monitoring and Reporting

• Lead the assessment of pupils' English language proficiency upon admission and at appropriate intervals throughout their time at the school.

• Establish and maintain accurate, up-to-date records of pupils' language proficiency, learning targets, interventions and progress.

• Use assessment data to identify learning needs, set measurable targets and inform teaching and intervention strategies.

• Prepare reports on EAL pupils' progress for school leaders, teachers and parents, as required.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of EAL provision using pupil progress data, lesson observations, work scrutiny and other relevant evidence.

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