Teacher of EAL
Hours: Part time role with the hours to be confirmed once the timetable has been created
Salary: Dependent on experience
Closing date: Wednesday 25th February, midday
Interviews: Week commencing 2nd March
Start Date: September 2026
Founded in 1802 and set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values. At its foundation, the basic mission of a Catholic School is to invite young people into a transforming encounter with Christ through the life of the Christian Community. This gift is realised in Catholic Education as a place where children grow in:
- self-knowledge
- self-acceptance
- self-gift
We are seeking to recruit a Teacher of EAL to join our team. This is a part-time position. We provide an excellent and challenging education, where we aim to develop students’ proficiency in English to the highest possible standard. You will teach across the age range from Year 7 to 13. The role requires a teaching qualification as well as CELTA qualification as the successful candidate will be teaching and preparing students for examinations: iGCSE, iESL, Cambridge O Level “English for nearly native speakers” and IELTS.
In Years 10 and 11, students work towards Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language, progressing to IELTS preparation in Years 12 and 13. Alongside timetabled EAL lessons, the department plays a key role in supporting students across the wider curriculum. Timetabled EAL lessons and teaching groups are shared collaboratively with another part-time EAL teacher, and the department works closely as a cohesive team. We hold weekly EAL meetings and communicate openly and effectively with one another to ensure consistency, shared planning, and a joined-up approach to student support.
We also work closely with subject teachers and pastoral staff across the College, maintaining regular communication to ensure students are fully supported both academically and socially.
Our EAL students thrive in our nurturing environment due to the high level of care and individual attention we provide. Targeted one-to-one support is offered as needed, or at parental request, and may extend beyond English to include subject-specific academic support aimed at boosting exam confidence, improving performance, and helping students reach their full potential.
About the school:
Ampleforth is full boarding with students from all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. We rejoice in being culturally diverse with many different languages spoken.
Our academic results are impressive and show that every student is inspired to reach their potential. Beyond academic excellence, to ensure they leave school ready for the challenges ahead, our approach is to encourage our students to develop Benedictine Scholarship; that they would become life-long learners, who are reflective and resilient, who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, with an ability to transfer knowledge and skills across different contexts, in a discerning and critically engaging manner, through good academic habits, and a love of reading. We wish for our students to be digitally equipped for the 21st century, but mindful of any associated ethical implications regarding the use of this technology or programs. Finally, we want for our students to always be striving to give of their best.
We offer a Compass for Life, recognising that every person is of equal value and has unique talents. Our duty is to draw out these talents so that each student becomes the very best version of themselves. The principles of Benedictine community living teach us that we are made better through our relationships with others. As individuals thrive, so does the community - and our community is very strong and welcoming. Our students are inspired to become thoughtful, caring and considerate citizens.
Ampleforth has a fantastic range of benefits to offer, such as:
- Free meal during working hours
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Pension – Ampleforth College Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Subsidised on-site gym membership
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- 10% Staff Discount at Ampleforth Abbey Shop and Tearooms
- Fee remission (at the Head’s discretion)
Should you have any questions regarding this position or would like further information, please contact Rita Bose, Head of EAL at rib@ampleforth.org.uk
If you are seeking a highly rewarding position, please download and complete the attached application form and return it to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
If you would like to find out further information about the school, please see the attached applicant information pack. If you have any questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to contact the Human Resources department on the email above or via telephone 01439 766415, who will be delighted to speak to you.
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
