Tutoring Teacher

Mosaic Primary School

EAL Tutor

Purpose of Role

To deliver a new pull-out English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) programme for pupils aged 6 – 11 who need targeted support. The two-year programme focuses on oral fluency, practical language use and preparation for Cambridge Movers and Flyers exams, mapped to the CEFR (A1–A2+). The role is part time and starts in August 2025.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised EAL / ESL certificate or primary teaching degree (PGCE, M.Ed., etc.).
• Minimum 3 years’ recent EAL experience.
• Research-based understanding of first- and second-language acquisition, and an ability to explain these principles to non-specialists.
• Inquiry-, project- and play-based teaching.
• Familiarity with Cambridge Movers & Flyers content and CEFR banding for young learners.
• Confident user of educational technology to boost engagement and strengthen home–school partnerships.
• Culturally sensitive, collaborative and able to build strong relationships with colleagues and parents.
• Self-motivated, organised and reflective.
• Positive, flexible and willing to contribute to a dynamic school community.

The school

Mosaic School is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) group, comprising committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, where learning is at the heart of everything we do for our students, colleagues, and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time. ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and operators who have worked together over many years. ISP’s growing group of private schools are located in the UK, the USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Costa Rica, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, educating children and students from 2–18 years of age. ISP has expanded to 83 schools that employ over 10,000 staff and deliver multiple curricula to over 56,000 students located across the globe

You are accountable for delivering on the desired outcomes in each of the components listed below, and the ongoing development of the school and learning improvement.

Key Responsibilities.

As the English tutor, you will have to:

• Teach small groups of 2–4 students, adjusting pace and content to individual needs.
• Prioritise oral confidence and listening comprehension while integrating reading and writing skills.
• Co-plan with class teachers so language targets align with classroom concepts and vocabulary.
• Maintain regular, clear communication with parents—sharing progress updates and home-support strategies via digital platforms (e-portfolios, short videos, online flash-cards, etc.).
• Use ongoing formative techniques and design tasks to track growth.
• Monitor progress against CEFR “can-do” statements and share data with teachers, parents and senior leaders.
• Serve as an EAL resource for the Mosaic community—offering workshops on language-acquisition theory and inclusive classroom practice.

Safeguarding

École Mosaic and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Background checks and a clean criminal-record certificate are mandatory for all staff.

ISP and Mosaic Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Leadership Competencies: Expected for this role

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

1. Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a
2. Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
3. Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.
4. Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organizes, prioritizes and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
5. Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviors, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.

ISP and Mosaic Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.