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London, Greater London (On-site)
£39,900 - £89,140 per year
Full-time
Contract (One school year (August - June))
Job description

Grade 8 English Teacher - one-year

Reporting to: the Middle School Principal

Hours: full time

Start date: August, 2026

This role is a one-year fixed-term position.

Overall purpose

The middle school English teacher is responsible for delivering an English curriculum in an engaging, stimulating and effective manner, using varied instructional strategies.

Summary of duties

  • Teach four sections of Grade 8 English

  • Serve as a Grade 8 advisor: build positive relationships with advisees and their families, deliver advisory curriculum, coach advisees with social, emotional, and academic topics, liaise with team teachers 

  • Plan, teach, and assess in close alignment with grade level teaching partner

  • Collaborate with grade-level team teachers to support student well-being and academic progress, as well as the advisory curriculum and various team initiatives

  • Coordinate curriculum with other members of the English department, and liaise with other departments where appropriate

  • Exhibit knowledge of current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in English education by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis

  • Monitor and evaluate students’ progress, prepare for parent conferences, complete report cards, etc.

  • Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students at all times

  • Organize and participate in field trips to facilitate active learning, including bonding days and a week-long trip abroad in May

  • Participate in regular, purposeful pedagogy meetings and in professional development sessions

  • Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership and leadership of co-curricular activities

  • Any other duties (including lunch and recess coverage) as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Middle School Principal

Selection criteria

Essential qualifications/experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree in English or a relevant discipline

  • Substantive full-time teaching Middle School English

  • Experience and commitment to working collaboratively in a team-focused environment

  • Experience with differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs of all students

  • Experience as an Advisor supporting the social and emotional needs of all students 

  • Training and experience in intercultural competency initiatives to support diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and workplace

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Significant recent professional development germane to the position

  • Commitment to and facility with integration of technology in the service of student learning

  • Demonstrated knowledge of safeguarding practices and experience supporting student welfare

Desirable qualifications/experience:

  • Experience within a standards-based curriculum

  • Experience/knowledge of integrated and/or thematic instruction

  • Experience in advisory, mentoring or delivering social-emotional learning curricula that support adolescent wellbeing

This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary.

The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

ASL is dedicated to fostering courageous global citizenship in a diverse and inclusive school environment. In our international community, we aspire for the cultures and backgrounds of our employees to mirror those of our families and student body, and we enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse life experiences, perspectives and skills. Educators with knowledge of global education and prospective applicants for any position who are committed to diversity and inclusion are particularly welcome to apply. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, maternity or parental status, or any other legally recognised protected basis under local law. Read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement on our website.

Organisation
The American School in London View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 02 July 2026
Closing date: 26 July 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Teaching, Science

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