Sprowston Community Academy and Sixth Form

Cannerby Lane

Sprowston

Norwich

NR7 8NE

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk 

Headteacher: Liz Wood

Vacancy

EAL Coordinator

Grade E7-11 (£26,403 - £28,142) paid pro rata, actual starting salary £19,554-£20,842

32 hours per week, term time plus 1 week (8:30am till 3:35pm)

Permanent

Start Date - As soon as possible

“Being the best version of Sprowston that we can be”

The Trustees and Governors of Sprowston Community Academy are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to work within our EAL Department.

The Purpose of the Role

To take a leading role in promoting an understanding of the needs of students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and to share expertise and skills with other members of staff. The EAL Coordinator will coordinate effective in-class support and intervention for students with EAL to raise the achievement and inclusion of this group. The EAL Coordinator will be the primary staff member responsible for communication with appropriate external services and financial support in relation to EAL pupils. Together with the Curriculum Leader of MFL and Intervention Manager, the role will enhance provision for EAL pupils and ensure their learning is effectively supported throughout their time at Sprowston Community Academy.

Our Context

Sprowston Community Academy is a growing 11-18 school serving the North-east of Norwich. We are exceptionally proud of our place within the local community and our strong local reputation reflects this. We are an inclusive school and believe passionately that students need to be equipped as good citizens as well as good learners. The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence.

For further information about Sprowston Community Academy please visit the website sprowstoncommunityacademy.co.uk.

To apply please select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details. Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities. 

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.  

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early and/or commence interviews once sufficient applications are received and therefore early applications are encouraged.

Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities. 

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing date: Monday 9th February 2026 @ 9am
Interviews:     TBC

Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.