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Middle School Grade 8 English Teacher 

Reporting to: the Middle School Principal

Hours: full time

Start date: 11 August 2023

Salary range: Competitive rates of pay apply

Overall purpose

Teach sections of English to Grade 8 students. The School aims to provide an outstanding American Education in an international setting. Students at ASL study a curriculum that employs North American educational philosophy and teaching methods with a global perspective.

Summary of duties

• Teach sections of English to Grade 8 students
• Prepare courses, coordinate and plan curriculum with other members of the department, and liaise with other departments as appropriate
• Act as a homeroom teacher/advisor to approximately 20 students
• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress, prepare for parent conferences, complete report cards, etc.
• 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
• Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students at all times
• Organize and participate in field trips to facilitate active learning
• 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 extracurricular activities
• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Principal

Selection criteria

Essential qualifications/experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Substantive full-time teaching Middle School English in a similar school setting 
• Experience in a school with a similar teaching philosophy to that of ASL, which employs comparable teaching methods and curricula, or training that will adequately prepare the candidate for the American style teaching methods employed by the School
• Significant recent professional development
• A proven track record of delivering learning in a way that is sensitive and uplifting to all students, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, religion, or (dis)ability

• Demonstrably strong oral and written communication skills 
• A desire to work in a team-focused, community environment
• Excellent technology skills; up-to-date knowledge of current trends in classroom technology 
• Willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom
• A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children

Desirable qualifications/experience:

• Advanced degree preferred

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.

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About The American School in London

The American School in London is a non-profit, independent, Kindergarten-Grade 12 school offering an American curriculum in an international setting, with a student body of 1,350 representing over 50 nationalities. Our outstanding faculty fosters intellectual rigor and independent thinking. The School’s location in central London further enhances the educational experience.

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