English Immersion Programme (EIP) Teacher - CEFR A1-A2

Position Summary:

The EIP teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, scaffolded, and communicative English language instruction to international students at beginner to elementary proficiency levels (CEFR A1-A2). The teacher plays a pivotal role in developing foundational literacy and oracy, fostering cultural adaptation, and promoting confidence in real-world language use. Instruction integrates phonics, grammar, vocabulary, and communicative functions across contexts relevant to students' age and academic needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver learner-centred lessons aligned with CEFR A1-A2 descriptors. Experienced in delivering differentiated instructions will be an advantage.
• Build students' foundational language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Incorporate phonemic awareness and phonics instruction to support literacy development.
• Use visuals, gestures, and simplified input to ensure comprehensibility.
• Employ interactive, immersive, and multisensory strategies to enhance language acquisition.
• Create a supportive, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment.
• Monitor student progress through formative assessments and differentiated feedback.
• Mark assignments and examination scripts (if required)
• Assess and record students' progress according to department and school policie
• Organising relevant outings for language exposure, events or activities when needed
• Collaborate with colleagues to align instruction with the broader school's language goals
• Support students' social integration and functional communication in school life.
• Complete all administrative duties related to teaching EIP
• Maintain good communication with students, parents and colleagues
• Attend Parent-Teacher-Meetings (if necessary)

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Academic:

• A recognized Bachelor's degree in Education, TESOL, English Language, Applied Linguistics, or related field.
• A TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certification (minimum 120 hours) is essential, preferably with a focus on young learners or beginners or a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the National Institute of Education (NIE) is an advantage

Professional Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language, ideally in an immersion or international setting.
• Proven experience teaching learners at CEFR A1-A2 levels, with an emphasis on early language development.
• Familiarity with CEFR-based assessment tools and curriculum design.

Key Competencies and Attitudes:

• Empathetic and patient: able to support learners through language and cultural challenges.
• Culturally sensitive: understands and respects diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong classroom management: particularly in maintaining engagement among low-proficiency learners.
• Collaborative and reflective: open to feedback, continuous learning, and teamwork.
• Resourceful and creative: adept at using visual aids, realia, and digital tools to make input comprehensible.
• Clear communicator: models standard English with clarity and consistency.