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• EAL recruitment: sharing information with candidates

  By Pete on May 7, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  In this post, I will provide an example of the information we share with applicants for our EAL roles. I’ll start with the example, then I’ll outline: So, here it goes… This is a copy-paste of the information we shared… Read More ›

• Some general tasks for a new EAL department

  By Pete on April 29, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  I’ve posted a bit about the process of setting up a new EAL department. I’ve mentioned target setting, establishing teaching and learning principles, quality assurance processes, long- and medium-term planning, blah blah. You can view the posts through my Teaching… Read More ›

• IGCSE ESL LinkedInLit (Volume 1)

  By Pete on March 31, 2025 • ( 1 )

  

  Here’s a collection of my #LinkedInLit posts about IGCSE English as a Second Language. These are my latest ELT funnies, following on from TEFL Sniglets, Materials Writing Conversations and Crusader of Materials Writing  The story of Bob and the BlackBerry… Read More ›

• EAL long-term and medium-term planning

  By Pete on March 25, 2025 • ( 2 )

  

  I recently shared an example unit of work from our EAL syllabus. Here some further insight into the long-term and medium-term planning for our syllabus. We are only in the second year of setting up our provision. Year 1 was… Read More ›

• Assessment Only Route to QTS: D5 record of standards

  By Pete on March 19, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  Comment from a reader on my recent post about the Assessment Only route: Here are some general tips on compiling your D5 record of standards doc for the AO route through Sunderland, with some screenshots of mine included for reference…. Read More ›

• A unit from our EAL syllabus

  By Pete on March 4, 2025 • ( 5 )

  

  At my school, we have created a bespoke English syllabus for learners on our KS3 EAL pathway. This may not sound like an ‘ideal’ model of EAL provision to you – and fair enough. Ideals are subjective – provision is… Read More ›

• Cover letters for international school jobs

  By Pete on February 22, 2025 • ( 2 )

  

  How do you approach writing a cover letter/supporting statement for international school roles? Here’s what I do – I’ll explain it with some examples from previous applications… Step 1a: Research the school. Get a genuine sense for the mission, ethos… Read More ›

• Embedding EAL in-class support

  By Pete on February 21, 2025 • ( 1 )

  

  When we set up our EAL department last year we started with one HoD, one EAL teacher, and  two EAL support coaches.  As the HoD, I teach an 80% timetable. Our teacher has a full timetable. Our coaches oversee about… Read More ›

• Another year in review

  By Pete on December 18, 2024 • ( 1 )

  

  2024 vibe: PGCEi and AO QTS go-to! This year, I decided to get Qualified Teacher Status in England. It was a great decision to do this through the Uni of Sunderland – I’ve blogged about the overall experience and the… Read More ›

• Assessment Only Route to QTS: Interview Presentation

  By Pete on November 12, 2024 • ( 1 )

  

  Part of the interview process for the AO Route to QTS (Sunderland) is delivering a presentation. You do this during the live interview. The presentation lasts approximately 20 minutes, and it’s recorded for moderation. During the interview you should respond… Read More ›

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