EAL Lead (HLTA)
EAL Lead (HLTA) - Start date: as soon as possible
Mon - Fri – 27 hours Per week. Term Time + INSET = 39 weeks
Salary – SC5 (pts13-15) £34,863 - £35,892pa, pro rata
Actual salary £23,234 - £23,920 per annum
Sydenham School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, and experienced EAL Lead (HLTA) to support our EAL students. The successful candidate will have proven experience as a EAL HLTA and will assist the Inclusion Team in addressing the needs of our students to overcome barriers to learning, particularly those excluded from, or otherwise not working to a normal timetable.
You will be working in our Inclusion Faculty and across the school under the guidance of teaching staff and our SENCO. You will provide support in addressing the needs of students who require specific help to make sustained or improved progress.
The successful applicant will be a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, with experience of EAL.
We believe that all our students are capable of performing highly. Sydenham School can offer you excellent professional development and rewarding opportunities, working with a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team that is passionate about the achievement and progress of every student in all areas.
If you are interested in an opportunity to build on established success an application pack can be downloaded from our website at:
https://www.sydenham.lewisham.sch.uk/about/vacancies
Alternatively, further details can be obtained from our HR Department: 0208 699 6731 ext 423/431
The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 15th September 2025
Interview date is to be confirmed
Previous applicants need not apply
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is the ‘golden thread’ that runs through the school.All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Original evidence of the right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain. If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country(ies) they lived/worked in at their own expense and provide these for our records.