English and Humanities Specialist

Overview:

Grace is an international English-medium school that primarily serves the expatriate community in Dhaka. Grace recognises the need for all staff and students to know the English language well. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other English and Humanities teachers regarding teaching English Language, Literature, and Humanities for the British Curriculum of Secondary Level Students.
• Oversee the provision of specialised instruction and support for students requiring additional English Language Support in collaboration with the EAL Specialist and SEND Specialist.
• In Collaboration with the EAL Specialist, design a curriculum to teach Business English to national staff groups in the school to improve English language proficiency and professional development.
• Provide teaching support for Academic English Language, Literature, and Humanities.
• Develop customised lesson plans and teaching materials based on student needs (e.g., communication skills, business writing, presentation techniques, negotiation, etc.).
• Conduct needs assessments to identify students’ academic language proficiency and specific learning goals.
• Provide feedback and track students’ progress in mastering academic and business-related English vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills.
• Foster a positive learning environment and encourage active participation and confidence-building in language use.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles, backgrounds, and levels of English proficiency.
• Maintain records of student performance and provide periodic progress reports to students and/or management.
• Stay current on trends in business language usage and teaching methodologies to ensure the highest quality of instruction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education
• TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA certification (or equivalent).
• Experience of/or qualifications in teaching Humanities subjects.
• Strong knowledge of professional communication practices.
• Understanding of cross-cultural collaboration and work. 
• Ability to use technology and online learning tools effectively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a passion for helping students succeed in their professional language development.

Essential Skills:

• Native English speaker

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with multinational clients
• Overseas experience 

Working Hours:

• Flexible hours depending on student needs. Some evening and weekend classes may be required.