Mandarin Speaking ELL teacher
Job Description
Job Overview:
GFM is seeking a passionate and experienced
Mandarin-speaking ELL Teacher to support students whose first language is Mandarin, helping them develop their English language skills while ensuring a smooth transition into an English-speaking academic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
ELL Instruction & Support:
Plan and deliver
targeted English language instruction for Mandarin-speaking students at different proficiency levels. Develop and implement
individualized learning plans (ILPs) to support student progress in English language acquisition. Provide
in-class and small-group support to enhance students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
Curriculum Development & Adaptation:
Use
differentiated teaching strategies to meet the linguistic and academic needs of ELL students. Develop engaging lessons that integrate
Mandarin-to-English language transition strategies while aligning with the British curriculum. Assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback and adjustments to instruction as needed.
Student Integration & Well-being:
Support students in
developing confidence in English communication across subjects. Encourage
cultural appreciation and inclusivity within the classroom and broader school environment. Collaborate with classroom teachers to adapt content and materials to support ELL students' understanding.
Parental Engagement & Communication:
Act as a
liaison between the school and Mandarin-speaking parents, ensuring clear communication regarding student progress and school expectations. Provide guidance and resources to parents on how to support English language development at home.
Professional Development & Collaboration:
Participate in
ongoing training and professional development in ELL strategies and language acquisition methodologies. Work closely with the
Inclusion, SEN, and ELL teams to create a cohesive support system for students.
Skills
Qualifications & Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field (a teaching qualification is preferred).
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Fluency in both Mandarin and English (spoken and written) is essential.
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Experience in ELL/ESL teaching (preferably within a British curriculum or international school setting).
✔ Strong understanding of
ELL strategies, phonics, and language acquisition methodologies.
✔ Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Job Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Teacher Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience
GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL- AL MIZHAR
Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS Founders Al Mizhar School (GFM) is a value for money National Curriculum of England School which opened in September 2018 modelled on the highly successful GEMS Founders Dubai School. It educates students from FS1 to Year 12 and will build to a full FS to Year 13 School of 4800 students in subsequent years. The school has a focus on high academic standards, computational thinking, ... social and emotional Education as well as inclusivity to allow all students to succeed through a range of academic and vocational pathways. Alongside well-equipped classrooms, the school has good sports provision, large open plan learning areas to support innovation and creative problem-solving including robotics and 3D printing, a drama/dance studio, specialist music rooms, full Wi-Fi coverage, dedicated food lab, dedicated textiles lab, science labs, art rooms and libraries. FS students have access to attractive indoor and outdoor learning areas. All classrooms are equipped with large LCD screens to enhance student learning. The school follows the National Curriculum for England, offering IGCSE, AS and A level courses in the future as well as a range of vocational pathways.
