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We are looking for an enthusiastic EAL Assistant to join our vibrant and well-resourced Language faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to be involved in supporting our diverse learners and teaching staff.
 
St Peter’s is one of New Zealand’s leading independent secondary schools, providing a first-class education for 1200 students, including co-educational boarding for 350 students from New Zealand and around the world. St Peter’s is more than a school, sitting on 250 acres, that includes an expansive demonstration dairy farm, equestrian centre, golf driving range, swim school and more, all providing an inspirational environment for the school and wider community.
  
Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Supporting teaching staff with resource adaptation, vocabulary lists, etc.
• 1:1 and small group tuition
• In-class support and liaising with teachers regarding strategies
• Supporting/conducting testing of new and returning students
• Administration tasks such as updating Kamar  

Position requirements:

• Proven experience working with EAL learners across CEFR levels, range of year levels, and different cultural/language backgrounds
• TEFL training (or similar)
• An understanding of the New Zealand curriculum, NCEA and IB
• Experience working as a part of a team to support a common goal
• Experience in a secondary school setting is preferred.  

Please include in your cover letter your key subject strength and any additional languages you may speak.
  
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may appoint before the closing date.
 
St Peter’s is a child safe school and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace environment.  Position to commence asap.

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