Job Description

Employer
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Location
Reading, Berkshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Part Time, Term Time
Salary
GLF Specialist - range 23,546 - 27,517
Posted
24th October 2025
Expires
9th November 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1515482
Job Reference
HSS002


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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic EAL Co-Ordinator to join their hardworking and dedicated team.

Your Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and proactive co-ordinator to join the vibrant team at Highdown Secondary School and Sixth Form. You will play a key role in providing support for students from all key stages alongside bespoke support for students with English as an Additional Language needs. If you enjoy being hands-on, thrive in a creative setting, and want to contribute to a thriving school community, we'd love to hear from you.

What we are looking for

Experience in teaching English as an Additional Language and supporting students within a similar environment ESOL training or willing to gain TEFL qualification, if needed Knowledge and understanding of the need to maintain a consistent, calm environment and the ability to manage any changes to the environment appropriately Confidence in liaising with staff across the school in the development of appropriate materials and resources to support students' learning A flexible, conscientious and collaborative approach to supporting staff and students Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and use initiative A good general education including GCSEs in English and Maths A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.


A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish


Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP


Salary: GLF Specialist range 30,791 - 35,984 FTE


Actual Salary: 23,546 - 27,517


Hours of work: 32hrs per week (Mon - Fri) - 39 weeks per year


Closing Date: 9th November 2025


Interview date: TBA




GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).





As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.



We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.



We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.



Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.