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York Travellers Trust (YTT) is seeking an inspiring, values-led Chief Executive to lead our organisation through its next stage of development.
We work alongside the vibrant and resourceful Gypsy and Traveller communities of York and the surrounding area. We challenge discrimination and inequality, increase opportunities and life chances, and build bridges that promote understanding and community cohesion.
As Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership and hold overall responsibility for YTT’s performance, financial sustainability, governance, safeguarding and organisational development.
Working closely with our Board, staff and community members, you will:
We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong commitment to equality, social justice and community empowerment. You will have experience of leading in a charity, community organisation, public service or another values-led environment.
You will understand the strengths, needs and systemic barriers experienced by Gypsy and Traveller communities, gained through direct work with these communities or substantial experience alongside other marginalised groups.
You will combine strategic thinking with a collaborative, authentic and hands-on leadership style. You will also bring experience of managing people, working with a Board, overseeing finances, securing income and representing an organisation externally.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a trusted community organisation at an important point in its development. If you share our ambition for an inclusive, community-led and sustainable future, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please send us:
• your CV; and
• a supporting statement of no more than two pages explaining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the person specification.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible and recognise that a written application may not be the best way for everyone to demonstrate their suitability. As a reasonable adjustment, we can accept the information requested in an alternative format, such as an audio or video recording, or arrange another suitable way for you to apply.
Get in touch if you would like to have an informal chat about the role, discuss an alternative application method or any other reasonable adjustments. Closing date is 6 September 2026.
Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.
Purpose of the role:
The Business Development Consultant will be central to increasing the number and quality of businesses working with Unseen to tackle modern slavery. The role involves representing Unseen at events, leading pitches and presentations, developing compelling proposals, and supporting contract negotiations to secure new business and meet revenue targets. This includes warm-calling prospective partners and leading on email outreach campaigns to build a strong, well-qualified pipeline. Success in this role will depend on the individual being highly proactive in uncovering, creating, and driving new opportunities forward.
We are looking for the successful person to ideally commence this role from beginning October 2026.
To apply:
The deadline for applications is midnight on 16th August.
Interviews will likely be held at end of August.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive the requisite number of applications. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply early.
As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Senior Manager England Implementation is part of the new England Operations Team, the strategic backbone of the England directorate, ensuring large, dispersed teams work in a joined-up, well-governed, and forward looking way.
With oversight of directorate planning, governance, risk, and resources, this team keeps England running smoothly and ready for the future.
The focus of the Senior Manager, England Implementation is our planning, governance and risk management. You will act as a coordination point for project delivery and implementation across England and as our key link with Digital, Governance and Strategic Planning, especially on Fund wide project delivery and risk reporting.
Key responsibilities may include:
Interview details:
Date: WC 10 August 2026
Format: Online
Location: UK Wide
We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown.
We will be hosting a briefing session on Wednesday 29th July at 12:30 pm. To register for the session or for any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria:
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Guided by Nene Park Trust's Business Plan and Fundraising Strategy, the Head of Fundraising will lead and develop a comprehensive fundraising programme across all income streams. You will need to be highly competent at applying to Trusts and Foundations, including Lottery funders - our most lucrative channel for charitable income, whilst also able to drive the growth of our corporate and individual fundraising programmes which are at an exciting stage of development.
As the senior member of the Fundraising Team, you will oversee and lead innovative fundraising campaigns, appeals and events, and build and steward lasting relationships with donors, partners and supporters at local and national levels.
You will lead and manage the Fundraising Team, setting clear objectives, supporting professional development and driving high performance aligned to the Trust's values and culture. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will ensure fundraising activity is well-coordinated, compliant and mpactful, helping to secure the income needed to realise the Trust's considerable ambitions.
Key areas of work:
Fundraising Strategy and Planning
Trusts, Foundations and Statutory Funding
Corporate Fundraising and Partnerships
Individual and Community Fundraising
Supporter Relations and Data
Team Leadership and Management
Knowledge, skills and expierence
Why Nene Park Trust?
As Gold accredited Investors in People, we recognise the high level of service we deliver is dependent upon our excellent staff team. That's why we're pleased to offer an extensive rewards package to recognise employees' commitment to the Trust. You can find out more about the benefits of working with us on our website.
More information and how to apply
Please visit the Nene Park Trust website to view the full recruitment pack and apply for this role. Completed application forms should be submitted by 12:00 noon on Monday 3rd August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting role has arisen to join Westway Trust as a Teacher working part-time at an after-school club on a Traveller site in North Kensington. You will be an energetic and enthusiastic qualified teacher with experience of working with children from Early Years Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 2. You will play a key role in raising the children’s attainment and achievement at school, and will be committed to enhancing the lives of children in the local Traveller community.
Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
Experience, knowledge and skills:
Qualification
Benefits of working with us:
The application deadline is Friday 31 July 2026 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
Please apply directly from our website.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.



Help Shape the Future of Housing in Greater Cambridge
Our client is a charitable housing association managing 1,500 homes across Greater Cambridge. They are seeking new Board Members and an Independent Audit & Risk Committee Member to help guide their future and deliver positive outcomes for our customers and communities.These are strategic governance roles. Board and Committee Members do not manage day-to-day services, but provide oversight, constructive challenge and assurance, holding the Executive Team to account for delivery in line with the Society’s mission, strategy, regulatory duties and customer commitments.
They welcome people with strategic insight, strong values and a commitment to good governance. Previous board experience is not essential. They are keen to hear from people with connections to Greater Cambridge, lived experience of social housing and a passion for customer engagement. They are looking for the following skills:
Board Members
· Digital, data and technology expertise and/or
· Asset management, repairs, housing quality or building safety experience.
Audit & Risk Committee Member
· Qualified accountant or equivalent
· Senior finance leadership experience
· Audit, assurance and risk management expertise.
Why Join Them?
· Influence strategic decisions
· Support strong governance and customer outcomes
· Help shape the future of a respected local organisation
· Develop your governance and leadership experience
· Receive training, mentoring and ongoing support.
Commitment:
Board Member
£3,500 per annum plus expenses ¦ Around 1.5 days per month.
Independent Audit & Risk Committee Member
£2,125 per annum plus expenses ¦ Around 1 day per month.
If you are motivated by social purpose and want to use your skills to make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Building Safety Resident Liaison Officer
Hours: Full-time
Work Pattern: Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm
Location: ISHA, 102 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, N4 2DR
Salary: £38,188 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for the exciting role of Building Safety Resident Liaison Officer, a key role supporting resident engagement, communication, and coordination across building safety, remediation, and wider compliance activity.
In addition to supporting the successful delivery of remediation and safety improvement works, you will help deliver ISHA’s Resident Engagement Strategy for HRBs by maintaining regular communication with residents, supporting consultation activity, gathering feedback, and helping residents understand how building and fire safety arrangements affect them.
Working closely with the Head of Building Safety, Building Safety Manager, Housing, Development, and contractor partners, you will also support the coordination of resident support information, including assistance with PEEPs or equivalent resident support processes in line with ISHA policy, and help ensure ISHA meets its duties under the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and associated regulations while maintaining a strong resident focus.
About ISHA
We are a small but ambitious housing association at a critical juncture. Our ambition is for the communities we are anchored in and exist to serve, and we have done and achieved much over the past few years. But in these challenging times, we know we’ll achieve nothing unless we are equally ambitious for our own people.
Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. We strive to build a more diverse organisation, where everyone feels empowered to bring and be their best self to work.
Staff Benefits
We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer matched contributions and a death in service benefit), 29 days annual leave (increasing after five years’ service), eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, and other great benefits. We have an evolving wellbeing offer that is being developed following employee feedback, and we will invest in your professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities.
We can’t be a brilliant landlord if we don’t partner with brilliant colleagues. Could you be one of them?
If this sounds exciting, we want you on our team. Please do submit a completed application
Inclusion and Diversity
We want ISHA to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that passionate commitment to customers, respect for everyone, pride in Team ISHA and trusted to make the difference remains at the heart of everything we do.
Deadline: 9am Tuesday, 4th August 2026
Interview: Week commencing 10 August 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Once you have landed on our website, you will need to do the following in order to apply for this role:
Application Process
When you submit your final application with your CV and a covering letter tell us:
(a) Why do you feel you’re a strong fit for this role, with reference to the job description and person specification.
(b) Tell us about a time you supported residents through disruptive works, a safety issue, or a sensitive housing matter. How did you communicate with residents, manage concerns, and help achieve a positive outcome?
(c) What motivates you most about working in building safety and compliance within social housing, particularly in a role that helps residents understand safety measures, planned works, and their impact?
(d) How do you manage competing priorities and deadlines across multiple residents, projects, and compliance workstreams while maintaining accurate records, clear communication, and a high standard of service?
(e) Anything else you feel is relevant, including your experience of resident engagement, explaining technical or safety information in plain English, working with contractors or internal teams, and supporting compliance or building safety activity.
Please note: We can only be able to accept applications from candidates with eligibility to currently work in the UK. We do not offer a visa sponsorship programme.
Applications sent without a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the role, as well as expressing your motivation for applying for the role will not be accepted.
Asking for adjustments
ISHA is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, you will be able to contact us.
No agencies please.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thames Reach is one of London’s leading homelessness charities, working to end street homelessness and help the people we support to find and sustain a decent home, build supportive relationships and lead a fulfilling life.
We are seeking a Director of Operations to take on a new senior strategic leadership role that will play a key part in the future direction and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will work collectively with the Chief Executive and Director of Services to provide organisational leadership, contributing to strategic direction and operational effectiveness.
You will be accountable for ensuring the organisation has effective infrastructure, people and financial sustainability. You will oversee and provide integration across all non-service operational areas, holding overall responsibility for Finance, People, Data, IT, Property & Facilities, and Thames Reach Housing, our Registered Provider subsidiary.
You will act as a primary point of organisational assurance to the Chief Executive, SMT and Board on operational sustainability, risk and compliance.
Key priorities include providing organisational stewardship of finance, overseeing the transformation and effective operation of digital, data and technology systems, and championing continuous improvement in organisational capability, leadership and ways of working.
Director of Operations Thames Reach
Salary: circa £92,000 per annum
Directorate: Central Operations
About you
We are seeking a leader with a strong collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to collective responsibility and organisational leadership. You will bring:
Crucially, you will demonstrate a clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to furthering our mission of ending street homelessness.
How to Apply
For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply to this role, please click on the Redirect button.
Recruitment timeline
Application deadline: 9th August
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 24th August & w/c 31st August
Interviews with Thames Reach: 18th September
We are looking for a Marketing Support Administrator to report to and support the Service Coordinator in the daily running of the charity which runs on a part-time basis. This is an exciting time for the charity as long-term funding has been secured.
Levenshulme Good Neighbours, (LGN) is a local charitable incorporated organization (reg 1163827) offering befriending services to socially isolated and lonely over 55-year-olds members of the Levenshulme local community. We do this by providing local volunteers to match locals struggling from a lack of social companions. We also host Sunday Luncheons and Slow-Moving Exercise classes.
The Marketing and Support Administrator will be tasked with creating newsletters, data entry, management of client files, dealing with invoices, receipts, social media campaigns, attending promotional and communal events, creating board meeting agendas and other vital tasks to keep the charity running smoothly. We are hoping someone with an optimal outlook and positive attitude can join our team. This role would require someone with a passion for the cause; tackling social isolation and loneliness experienced by older people.
You will be governed by a friendly and diverse team of locals who share the same passion, come from diverse backgrounds and offer a lot of skills and insights into the field.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Skills And Qualities
Desirable Skills
Benefits
First Aid Training, Professional Development, Hybrid working, working in a highly energetic environment alongside other charitable organisations for the betterment of society. There'll be opportunities to attend daytrips to coastal areas with staff from partner organisations and service users. Charity pension plan included. Apply by filling out a Marketing and Support Administrator Application Form. We would love to hear from you. All the best.
Help shape the future of international development.
Location: Hybrid (minimum one day per month in our London office – with the occasional need to attend additional in-person meetings)
Reports to: Chief Executive
Help shape the future of international development.
Location: Hybrid (minimum one day per month in our London office – with the occasional need to attend additional in-person meetings)
Reports to: Chief Executive
Finance isn't just about numbers. It's about making change possible.
At Bond, we believe a more just and equitable world is possible.
As the UK network for organisations working in international development, we bring together more than 300 civil society organisations united by a shared ambition: to tackle poverty, inequality and injustice around the world. We champion the sector, influence policy, strengthen organisations and create the connections that enable our members to achieve greater impact together.
International development is changing.
Funding is becoming more complex. Expectations are growing. Organisations are navigating increasing uncertainty while responding to global crises that demand collaboration, innovation and resilience.
That is why we're looking for an exceptional Director of Finance & Resources.
This is a rare opportunity to join our Senior Management Team and help shape the future of Bond at a pivotal moment in our journey.
A leadership role with purpose
As our Director of Finance & Resources, you'll do far more than lead finance.
You'll help ensure Bond remains financially resilient, operationally strong and strategically focused so that we can continue supporting the organisations working to create lasting global change.
Working closely with our CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues, you'll provide the financial leadership, organisational insight and strategic challenge that enables confident decision-making across the organisation.
You'll oversee Finance, Planning, Operations, HR and IT, ensuring the systems, people and financial governance behind our work are as strong as the mission we exist to serve.
What you'll be doing
You'll lead:
This is a role for someone equally comfortable presenting to Trustees, supporting colleagues with complex funding proposals, reviewing organisational risk, or rolling up their sleeves to solve operational challenges.
Who we're looking for
You're an experienced finance leader who understands that great organisations need both strong financial stewardship and ambitious thinking.
You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with senior leadership experience and an ability to balance strategic oversight with practical delivery.
You'll bring:
Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to equity, inclusion and creating positive change. We're looking for someone who sees finance not as a control function, but as a catalyst for organisational impact.
Why Bond?
Everything we do is rooted in collaboration.
You'll join an organisation that believes lasting change happens when people come together, share expertise and challenge one another to do better.
Alongside meaningful work, we offer:
Join us
This is more than a finance leadership role. It's an opportunity to help strengthen the organisations working to build a fairer, more sustainable world.
If you're looking for a role where your financial expertise can support meaningful change on a national and global scale, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you'd like to join Bond and what you'll bring to the role.
We are partnering exclusively with Bryony Thomas at Allen Lane. For an informal conversation about the role, get in touch via the agency website.
Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development.
The Supporter Care Manager manages and leads the Supporter Services function to provide an exceptional service to our supporters, from initial contact through the whole of their supporter journey, including thanking, welcome and upgrade calls to exemplary complaint handling.
The Supporter Care Manager ensures the day-to-day operations of the Supporter Care team are completed within agreed timeframes and to the highest of standards. This role continually reviews and challenges the function’s processes to identify improvements and efficiencies in order to continually improve our supporter offer and ultimately increase fundraising income and donor retention.
Key Responsibilities
General Responsibilities
Communication & Networking
Decision Making, Planning & Problem Solving
Innovation & Portfolio Development
Service Delivery
Analysis & Research
Teamwork, Teaching & Development
Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills, abilities, and attributes:
Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:
Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
RIVET is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser to grow, steward, and activate a community of ~100 donors, focused on high-net-worth individuals and family foundations. As we scale towards a future powered by Gen Z, RIVET’s philanthropic community plays a critical role in funding, advising, and growing this movement.
The Director of Philanthropy leads RIVET’s fundraising and donor engagement strategy - responsible for securing significant philanthropic investment while stewarding a highly engaged network of families and individuals. Working closely with the CEO, Impact, and Marketing teams, you will lead on frontline fundraising and manage a robust donor pool to ensure members feel deeply connected to RIVET’s mission, people, and impact. This is a hands-on role for someone who is excited to shape a global philanthropic community. RIVET currently has four offerings: Leadership Council (for families), Youth Impact Council (designed for individuals), Youth Impact Fund (for family foundations), and Social Innovator Accelerator (for firms).
This new, evolved role will focus on three work streams:
Drive philanthropic revenue: Lead frontline fundraising across the organization by identifying and developing a donor pipeline, moving prospects through the cultivation cycle, and closing gifts.
Steward & strengthen RIVET’s donor community through effective communication and programming: Build, manage, and deepen relationships with RIVET donors, ensuring members, including teen & young adult family members, feel highly engaged, valued, and connected to RIVET’s mission and people.
Activate donors as a force for organizational growth: Design and deliver meaningful engagement experiences to leverage donors’ networks, insights, and influence to support RIVET’s broader growth, including across new foundations, firms, and brand partnerships.
You will join a dedicated, low-ego team in launching a first-of-its-kind philanthropic movement led by youth. Supported by the CEO and admin team, this role works across the organization and volunteer leadership.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Middle School Science Teacher - Grade 7 (one-year)
Reports to: the Middle School Principal
Hours: full-time
Start date: August 2026
This role is a one-year fixed-term position to cover a leave of absence.
Overall purpose
The middle school science teacher is responsible for delivering a science curriculum to middle school students in an engaging, stimulating and effective manner, using varied instructional strategies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to promote inquiry-based learning, in which students work both collaboratively and independently to create new knowledge, share materials, problem-solve and discuss mathematical concepts through hands-on learning activities such as labs, fieldwork and whole class discussions.
Summary of duties
Teach four sections of science and serve as a Grade 7 advisor, (each section of science meets for 80 min, four times per every eight days and advisory meets every day for 30 min)
Prepare, coordinate and plan the curriculum with other members of the science department, and liaise with other departments where appropriate
Exhibit knowledge of current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in science 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, grade assessments and complete report cards, etc
Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students, demonstrating strong knowledge of laboratory safety and explicitly teaching safe practices while delivering an engaging and challenging syllabus
Organize and participate in field trips to facilitate active learning
Participate in regular, purposeful science pedagogy meetings and in professional development sessions
Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership and leadership of extracurricular activities
Any other duties 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 science or a relevant field
Substantive experience teaching middle school science
Experience and commitment to working collaboratively in a team-focused environment
Experience with differentiating instruction to meet the learning 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
A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children
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/knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
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 here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.