EAL Practitioner/Teacher - Maternity Cover

Copthall School, London, NW7 2EP

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - maternity cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Salary: Dependent upon experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

The EAL Practitioner / Teacher will play a crucial role in collaborating with teachers to build and maintain a successful EAL Program that supports students with English language needs and prepares EAL students for accessing the curriculum. We are looking to appoint a practitioner / teacher with the experience and ability to plan and prepare lessons and monitor and report on pupil progress. In addition to this, the successful applicant will deliver on a ‘language rich’ action plan which promotes and celebrates our diverse school community.

Applications will also be considered from an unqualified practitioner who can demonstrate passion, enthusiasm and the willingness to learn to ensure the needs of our EAL students are fully met.

Candidates with experience may be offered the role as the EAL Coordinator.

We offer candidates:

• excellent support from an experienced team of professionals
• support, mentoring and professional learning appropriate to the post with access to continuous professional development
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing)

Candidates will need to demonstrate:

• the ability to enthuse students with a love of learning and be a secure practitioner / teacher in the classroom
• have excellent interpersonal skills with pupils and adults in and out of the classroom
• develop and maintain strong relationships with students who have EAL
• be able to help lead and develop our strong team to continue to build an enthusiastic and thriving department.
• a commitment to, and passion for, maintaining and developing high standards of achievement for learners of all abilities across all Key stages.
• ability to think strategically and inspire and promote high expectations to raise standards further
• to help monitor quality assurance within the Department, including lesson observation, work scrutiny, student voice and learning walks
• to use assessment effectively to track progress throughout KS3, 4 and 5
• commitment to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses with the belief that every child can succeed
• the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students
• committed to promoting and leading on extra-curricular trips and activities

Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/238/news-events. Our commitment to staff development and staff welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school. We are looking for staff who are committed to developing confident and capable learners and who are prepared to work hard for every single student.

At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students. Candidates are encouraged to visit the School’s Virtual tour accessible via: https://360imagephotography.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Copthall+School/index.htm

Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply:Application forms must be completed and are available from the school website: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/staff-recruitment or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.

Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025 12pm

The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults.

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• An ethos of high expectations for students and staff
• Excellent facilities and resources
• A strong commitment to the professional development of all staff through our CPL Wednesday programme
• A well-being package which includes a well-being day for every member of staff

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Copthall School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 861 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Copthall School website
• Email address: recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02089591937
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/copthall-school-london

We are an exceptionally diverse, comprehensive, inclusive school rooted in the local community which over the past five years has seen superb outcomes for our young people. We believe that all students can achieve highly regardless of their starting points. Our commitment to this belief underpins all aspects of our work with students, staff and families.

Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries.

Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/238/news-events. Our commitment to staff development and staff welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school. We are looking for staff who are committed to developing confident and capable learners and who are prepared to work hard for every single student.

At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students.

Arranging a visit to Copthall School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.

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