Job Description

Salary

NJC Grade D pay scale, points 08 -14, 26,824 - 29,540 per annum
(23,132 - 25,474 per annum pro-rated)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Location

Plymouth

Job category

Support Role - Other

Date posted

10/11/2025

Job reference

GST-R1555



We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated person into the role of EAL Coordinator. The successful candidate will be working across our campus, taking a leading role in providing specialist support to EAL students. You will be working with individuals and small groups of EAL students to promote their inclusion and provide support for teaching and personalised learning. Experience of supporting students who do not speak English as a first language is desirable. The successful candidate will need to have; excellent communication skills, a strong ability to multitask, and proficiency in various software applications.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College campus and further contribute to the life chances of young people in the school and across the Trust.

Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College is a vibrant and aspirational community of teachers and learners. We have an excellent teaching and support staff team who demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, within and beyond our curriculum. Our Campus is based in the heart of the city of Plymouth with stunning view of the Plymouth Sound and easy walking distance of the most accessible city waterfront. We encourage all young people to work hard and make them most of the opportunities they are given.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

Main responsibilities:

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. To co-ordinate the EAL department and Teaching Assistants To develop and share best practice in EAL teaching within the College To offer guidance, coaching, mentoring and training to all staff on EAL teaching and multicultural inclusion To ensure all other staff have high skill levels and knowledge in that area of expertise To support colleagues and ensure that their teaching is rated at least 'good' in lessons that contain students who speak English as an additional language To liaise and collaborate with the Intervention Leads to provide targeted support in areas of literacy and numeracy To liaise with external agencies as necessary including EMA, EWO and Plymouth Translate services or START/DCRS/REC To liaise with the wider inclusion team to ensure EAL students are supported appropriately To support colleagues with differentiation in order to support EAL students To refer students to mentors as and when appropriate


You will need:

Strong academic record, including English and Maths GCSE at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) Experience of working with/supervising students including knowledge of behavioural and learning difficulties. Experience of working with EAL students


What's in it for you:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation


Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.