Director of EAL

The academic curriculum draws from the best of the UK National Curriculum leading to GCSE or IGCSE courses and then A Level . There are currently around 1100 students in the School. Unlike other international schools, Rugby School Thailand operates longer school days with a wide variety of activities. We also offer a Saturday Enrichment Programme on Saturday mornings.

The EAL Department

The EAL Department is critical to all non-native speakers of English at RST. The EAL Department is responsible for:

• EAL intervention and support, including withdrawal lessons and in-class support;

• Intensive EAL provision;

• IGCSE English as a Second language;

• Preparation of students for English proficiency examinations (e.g. IELTS) as required for university entrance;

• Staff development and CPD in relation to EAL

• Hosting and attending courses and conferences to share expertise

• View email address on tes.com - our Saturday English Programme

• Sunday English @ RST in conjunction with the British Learning Centre

• The academic curriculum for the August EAL Adventure Camp

• Rugby Group / Heddle EAL courses - our RST online EAL course for new teachers / staff

• RST Online EAL hub in an advisory capacity

• English language lessons for RST staff

• Coordinating our multilingual / translanguaging approach and its delivery through Tom Sherrington’s Walkthrus

• Coordinating with the Heads of EAL in each section of the School so that EAL is front and centre of all we do and that all academic staff understand how important their roles are as EAL teachers as well as subject specialists

The Director of EAL will work alongside the Heads of EAL in each section of the School to ensure consistency and alignment of provision. They will also liaise with the Heads of Spanish and Mandarin, English and the Thai languages departments to establish and implement the strategic vision of language provision across the School.

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum requirement)

• At least 1 year of experience working with EAL students or in a related educational role

• Knowledge of the UK curriculum and its application within an international context

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, parents, and staff

• Ability to design tailored learning plans for diverse student needs

• Leadership skills with experience or willingness to manage a department team
  

Values and Attitudes:

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued

• Passion for supporting multilingual learners’ academic growth and personal development

• Collaborative mindset focused on teamwork across departments

• Adaptability and openness to continuous professional development

• Dedication to upholding the school's ethos of respect, integrity, and excellence

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on students' language acquisition journey within an international setting, we invite you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity at Rugby School Thailand.