Head of EAL

At The Perse School (Singapore), we cultivate a happy and nurturing environment, inspiring students to develop a lifelong love of learning and prepare for a fulfilling and successful future. To deliver on our mission of inspiring students to love learning, we embrace The Perse Way — a unique educational approach that places our values at the heart of everything we do. Developed over 400 years, The Perse Way guides us as we continually look forward, shaping an exceptional education for the future. We are seeking a dedicated Head of EAL to support students whose first language is not English. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversee the day-to-day management of the EAL department, creating an inclusive environment that promotes language acquisition, academic success, and cultural integration. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Curriculum Lead the day-to-day management, operation, and development of the subject area, including delegated responsibilities. Develop, review, and annually update schemes of work to ensure consistency and progression across year groups. Maintain and annually review a comprehensive departmental handbook, ensuring accessibility for all team members. Lead curriculum development and regularly evaluate curriculum effectiveness. Produce and monitor a departmental development plan aligned with whole-school priorities. Complete and review the departmental self-evaluation and subject improvement plan annually. Monitoring & Achievement Establish effective systems to monitor student progress (e.g., markbooks, tracking data, Students of Concern documentation). Analyse examination and assessment data regularly to inform planning, intervention, and professional development. Set appropriate attainment and progress targets, ensuring equity across groups (including Academic English Development students). Identify underachievement and implement appropriate intervention strategies. Monitor the overall progress and development o