EAL Coordinator
University Collegiate School, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
2 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,879.00 Annually (FTE) Pay award pending
EAL Coordinator job summary
Do you see language as more than just words?
Are you the type of person who hears 10 different languages in a corridor and thinks, “Brilliant — let’s make this even better!”?
Then step right up… we might just have your perfect role.
The Role:
At UCS, our classrooms are buzzing with languages, cultures, and stories from around the globe. We’re proud of it—and we want you to lead it.
As our EAL Co‑ordinator, you’ll:
- Champion our wonderfully diverse EAL community
- Support students to thrive academically and feel at home in school
- Guide staff with strategies to make learning accessible, inclusive, and effective
- Turn language barriers into stepping stones for success
- Celebrate multilingualism like the superpower it is
A Day in Your World Might Include:
- Coaching colleagues on brilliant EAL teaching approaches
- Working with students at different stages of English acquisition
- Tracking progress and spotting those “YES, they’ve got it!” moments
- Collaborating with families and communities from across the globe
- Finding creative ways to make learning meaningful (and maybe picking up a few new phrases yourself!)
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Gets genuinely excited about languages, culture, and inclusion
- Has experience supporting EAL learners (or a strong passion to lead in this area)
- Can juggle strategy and hands-on support like a pro
- Brings energy, empathy, and a sprinkle of creativity
- Believes every student deserves to feel confident, understood, and successful
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- A vibrant, diverse school community where no two days are the same
- The chance to shape EAL provision in a school where it truly matters
- A supportive team who are up for new ideas (and the occasional biscuit break 🍪)
- Real impact—helping students find their voice, in every sense
What You’ll Get:
- A purpose-driven role where every day matters
- CPD opportunities
- A supportive, friendly school community
- Opportunities for training, development, and personal growth
- The chance to genuinely change lives (no exaggeration here)
- Plenty of “you made a difference today” moments
- A wellness day - an additional day of leave to support your wellbeing
- See our benefits brochure for further details.
In a nutshell:
If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and celebrate the incredible diversity of our school and turn language learning into a whole-school success story — this is your moment.
Join us at University Collegiate School, Bolton
Where languages are many… but opportunity is shared.
Because every voice deserves to be heard—and you can help make that happen. 🌟
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About University Collegiate School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 604 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- University Collegiate School website
Join the University Collegiate School – Shape the Future of Education!
Are you a passionate and visionary curriculum leader ready to make a lasting impact? UCS invites you to become a key part of our vibrant family, leading curriculum development and embedding the unique UTC ethos across all key stages at University Collegiate School (UCS), Bolton. This is a rare opportunity to inspire young people from ages 11 to 19 within a Trust that values character, community, and academic excellence.
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