Upper School Language Acquisition subject coordinator and language placement coordinator (internal Advertisement) (All Gender)

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The Subject & Language Placement Coordinator is a collaborative and innovative educator who combines subject leadership with oversight of language placement and progression across the school. The role focuses on promoting high-quality, student-centered learning while ensuring clear, consistent, and effective processes for language development, placement, and transitions.

 
Key Responsibilities

General

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment
• Foster collaboration, professionalism, and a strong sense of community
• Act as a role model in line with the Professional Code of Conduct 

Subject Coordination

• Lead collaboration within the subject team (meetings, planning, and communication)
• Support best practice in teaching, learning, and assessment
• Mentor new staff and contribute to induction
• Set annual team goals and support long-term planning (e.g. assessment calendars)
• Coordinate resources, subject events, and liaise with leadership 
• Provide input on student placement where appropriate 

Language Placement & Coordination

• Oversee all language phase placements and transitions (EAL, German, French, Spanish)
• Coordinate Grade 5–6 transitions and ensure alignment across divisions
• Liaise with parents and support communication around placement decisions
• Lead/support parent presentations and teacher meetings on language progression
• Coordinate WIDA testing for current and incoming students
• Manage administrative processes (Axiom updates, IT coordination, records, reporting)
• Oversee end-of-year language placement documentation