- Bilingual (English as an Additional Language) Senior Education Support Officer
- Isle of Man Government in Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle Of Man
- jobs
- 4 weeks ago
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About the role
Do you have a passion for language, education, and making a real difference in the lives of multilingual learners across the Island's schools?
Joining a supportive and diverse team, as a Senior Education Support Officer within the English as an Additional Language (EAL) Service you'll play a vital role in helping international arrivals settle into school life, working closely with pupils to provide targeted learning support, boosting confidence, and promoting inclusion, and play a key role in helping students navigate both their academic and social environments, ensuring they feel welcome and empowered to succeed. You'll also guide and train school staff, helping them develop inclusive strategies to support learners with English as an Additional Language.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that is growing and evolving to meet the needs of international arrivals in primary and secondary schools across the Isle of Man. You'll contribute to a positive and inclusive learning experience by assisting with language development, supporting cultural integration, and collaborating with school staff to create effective learning strategies. If you're enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
A workplace that invests in you
✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
✔ Free car parking.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates . We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
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Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at .
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