Overview
Tutor of English as an Additional Language
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Overview
Ipswich School wish to appoint a knowledgeable, passionate and autonomous Tutor of EAL (English as an Additional Language) to our Year 7 - Year 13 overseas boarders, many of whom are from Hong Kong or the PRC. Reporting to the Head of EAL, you will have a current Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages or CELTA qualification and will enjoy working with and encouraging young people, all of whom are hardworking and willing to learn. Teaching hours currently take place on Mondays and Fridays, as well as on Saturday mornings, during term time only. Ipswich School was rated as ‘Excellent’ in every category in its 2022 ISI Inspection.
Accommodation and additional remuneration may be available if you wish to become involved with our boarding provision. All Teachers are eligible to join a pension scheme with Royal London, with an employer contribution of 15%. The scheme also provides critical illness cover, income protection and death in service cover. Free lunch is provided in the Dining Hall during term time on the days you are at work and staff can use the school’s swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations). You will have access to Smarthealth, the School’s wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support. We also offer a Cycle to Work Scheme. If there are pupil vacancies and you have a child or children who are eligible to attend the school who have satisfied the entry criteria as set out in the School’s Admissions Policy, and have been awarded a place, you could be entitled to generous fee remission.
Responsibilities
* Deliver EAL instruction to Year 7–Year 13 boarders as part of term-time schedule (Mondays, Fridays, and Saturday mornings).
* Collaborate with the Head of EAL and support staff to monitor and support student progress.
* Maintain appropriate safeguarding and welfare standards in line with school policy.
Qualifications
* Current TEFL/TESOL or CELTA qualification (or equivalent).
* Experience or ability to work with international boarders and support language development in an EAL context.
Contract and Salary
* Hours: 0.4 FTE, Part Time
* Contract: Permanent, required from January 2026
* Salary: £15,025 - £17,015 per annum
* Reference: 7859
Location
Ipswich School, Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3SG
Additional Information
* Closing date: 12pm, 7 October 2025 (application period has closed).
* Interview date: Week commencing 13 October 2025.
* Safeguarding: Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
How to Apply
For more information and how to apply, please visit our website and contact the HR Team by calling 01473 408300 or emailing hr@ipswich.school. An application form is available on the vacancies page of our website and should be returned by email to hr@ipswich.school. Alternatively, you may submit your application by post to: The Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG.
Ipswich School is an equal opportunities employer. This job opportunity note includes standard information and does not constitute a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form.
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