EAL Coordinator

ROLE SUMMARY:

King’s College School, Latvia, part of the prestigious Inspired Education Group, is seeking a dedicated EAL Coordinator to oversee and enhance English as an Additional Language provision across the school. This role is primarily non-academic, focusing on coordination, student support, staff training, and ensuring high-quality systems for language development. While the position may include occasional or limited teaching hours, the central emphasis is on programme leadership, organisation, and operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a whole-school EAL framework during a period of growth. The successful candidate will take the lead in designing effective support structures for multilingual learners, collaborating closely with teachers, and ensuring that all students with additional language needs can thrive both academically and socially.

Based in the scenic Saliena community just outside Riga, this position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art school while enjoying the rich cultural and natural beauty of Latvia.

About Latvia

Latvia is a gem in Northern Europe, known for its welcoming atmosphere, stunning natural landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. With its vibrant capital Riga, UNESCO-listed Old Town, and beautiful Baltic coastline, Latvia offers an excellent quality of life. Educators will find it an inspiring place to live and work, combining professional fulfillment with an enriching lifestyle.

In addition to this position, you may also be interested in our in-person Inspired Careers Event in London on Saturday 24th January 2026. This school and over 30 other UK and international Inspired schools will be attending to connect with teachers seeking new roles starting from August 2026. For more information and to register, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/7236/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and coordinate the school’s EAL provision, ensuring consistent and high-quality support for multilingual learners.

• Oversee identification, assessment, and tracking systems for EAL students across all phases.

• Work with teachers to implement effective classroom strategies that support language access and inclusion.

• Provide professional development and coaching for staff on EAL pedagogy, differentiation, and scaffolding.

• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student needs, support plans, and progress.

• Collaborate with academic and pastoral teams to ensure EAL students are integrated and supported both academically and socially.

• Manage EAL resources, digital tools, and intervention materials efficiently.

• Contribute to induction processes for new students, particularly those with limited English proficiency.

• Coordinate small-group or individual language-support sessions as needed (limited teaching hours).

• Uphold the Inspired Teaching Standards in all aspects of planning, support, and student interactions.

• Actively engage with the wider school community and participate in events, programmes, and enrichment opportunities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A recognised teaching qualification or specialist training in EAL/ELL, linguistics, or language support.

• Experience working with multilingual learners in a school setting, ideally in an international context.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to build and lead effective systems.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for working with staff, students, and families.

• Experience coaching teachers or delivering training on EAL strategies (preferred).

• A practical, student-centred approach with a commitment to inclusive education.

• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for supporting learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

• The ability to work collaboratively and proactively within a dynamic, multicultural school environment.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.