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EAL Teacher | Sheffield (S5) | Up to £200 per day | September 2026
Job Title: EAL Teacher
Location: Sheffield, S5
Salary: Up to £200 per day
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term Supply
Start Date: September 2026
GSL Education is recruiting an experienced EAL Teacher for a school in Sheffield (S5). This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified English as an Additional Language Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive school on a flexible supply basis, starting September 2026.
About the Role: This EAL Teacher position involves delivering targeted English language support to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will work with students for whom English is an additional language, helping them access the curriculum, build confidence, and make measurable progress in both spoken and written English. Experience in EAL teaching, language acquisition, and differentiated instruction is essential.
EAL Teacher Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver EAL lessons and targeted language interventions for KS3 and KS4 students
- Assess English language proficiency and adapt teaching to individual needs
- Support EAL learners in accessing the wider school curriculum
- Collaborate with subject teachers to develop inclusive, differentiated resources
- Track and report on student progress in English language development
- Promote the social integration and wellbeing of students from diverse linguistic backgrounds
- Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies to support student needs
EAL Teacher Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
- Proven experience as an EAL Teacher or EAL Support Teacher in a UK school setting
- Strong knowledge of EAL strategies, language acquisition theory and ESOL frameworks
- Experience working with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Confident in differentiated planning and adapting resources for varying language levels
- Strong behaviour management and classroom communication skills
- Reliable, organised and committed to inclusive education
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates of up to £200 per day
- Flexible working — day-to-day or long-term placements available
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to a wide range of schools across Sheffield and South Yorkshire
To work with GSL Education as an EAL Teacher, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as an EAL Teacher, please apply via the application link.