ELL Coordinator - August

We are seeking an experienced and passionate

ELL Coordinator

to lead and coordinate the provision for students who are English Language Learners. This is a vital role within our inclusive and multicultural school environment, supporting pupils to develop the English language skills they need to succeed academically and socially.
About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, 'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world'.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that's, quite literally, world class.
About Horizon English School Dubai:

Founded in 1989,

Horizon English School

(HES) is one of the longest standing British schools in Dubai. Nestled in the heart of Jumeirah, Horizon is home to an international community of over 1000 children and almost 200 colleagues. Our school has been rated as outstanding by the KHDA and BSO for several years and is accredited with BSME (British Schools in the Middle East).
This is a rare opportunity to join the team. We're looking forward to meeting candidates who believe:

In the need to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues alike
That every child can achieve wonderful things given the right environment
That they can always improve
In the value of collaboration with others to push for the highest of standards
Take a look at our website and social media accounts to see what a truly exceptional place it is to learn and to work:


Role Overview:

To lead and coordinate the school's approach to supporting pupils who are English Language Learners (ELL), ensuring that all children are fully included in the life of the school and have access to high-quality teaching and learning opportunities. The ELL Coordinator works closely with teachers, inclusion staff, and parents to develop and deliver effective strategies for language development, enabling every child to achieve their full potential both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the identification, assessment, and tracking of ELL pupils across the school.
Develop and deliver targeted language support programmes and interventions.
Provide advice and resources to class teachers to support inclusive planning and teaching for ELL learners.
Monitor the progress of ELL pupils and adjust provision accordingly.
Promote inclusive classroom practices that reflect the school's multicultural community and celebrate linguistic diversity.
Liaise effectively with parents, offering guidance on how they can support language development at home.
Maintain up-to-date records, reports, and documentation as required.
Contribute to school improvement planning in relation to ELL provision.
Model the HES Values through all language, behaviour, and professional interactions.
Take a proactive and professional approach to school life and ongoing professional development.
Undertake other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Inclusion Team or Leadership Team
Successful candidates will have:

Minimum:
High School Diploma (further qualifications in education are advantageous).
Fluent English speaker with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Passion for inclusive education and supporting multilingual learners.
Organised, proactive, and able to lead and support colleagues.
Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment.
Strong collaboration and time-management abilities.
Prior experience in a school or educational setting.
Experience working with ELL or students with additional learning needs.
If you are committed to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and have the skills to lead ELL provision with impact, we invite you to apply and become a valued part of our inclusive school community.
Our Offer:

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, private medical cover, end of service gratuity and a supportive, welcoming working environment. In addition, there will be a significant commitment to supporting the development and career goals of the successful candidates.
Applications can be submitted via the TES online application form, only fully completed application will be processed. To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.
Interviews will take place online and in person.Local candidates will be interviewed in school. For overseas candidates, the interview will be online.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.
Thank you for your interest in Horizon English School.Due to the large number of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Horizon English School and Cognita are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 10 years.
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