Humanities Teacher
ACS Hillingdon International School
Hillingdon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Attractive remuneration package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2019
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Humanities Teacher to teach integrated Humanities/Social Studies courses to the age range of 10-14 at ACS Hillingdon International School. This is a full-time position, starting in August 2019.
ACS Hillingdon currently has an enrolment of 570 students, aged 4-18, and 150 staff, from 50 countries. We work on a beautiful, green campus, with a mixture of historical grandeur and state of the art technology, including a new Science centre. Our curriculum is based on international standards in different subject areas, preparing students to take demanding courses in their final two years at our school, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma and US Advanced Placement courses.
We seek teachers who love their subject and who can support, inspire, motivate and stretch our students.
The essential qualifications, skills and experience for this role include:
- Educated to Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent as a minimum in the relevant subject
- A recognised teaching qualification
- Experience teaching Humanities/Social Studies to students aged 10-14 years old
- Understanding of and commitment to the Mission, Aims and Values of ACS International Schools
- Commitment to excellence in education
- A high degree of emotional intelligence, allied with outstanding interpersonal skills
- A collaborative approach to team working
- A reflective and analytical thinker
- An entrepreneurial problem-solver
- Positive personality, with the ability to judge the appropriate balance of support and challenge that individual young people need in order to thrive
- The ability to integrate technology to support teaching and learning
- Fluent in both verbal and written English
- Some experience of teaching a recognised international curriculum would be an advantage
ACS International Schools
Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, we educate 3,700 students, aged 2 to 18, from more than 100 countries. Our schools are non-sectarian and co-educational.
At ACS we offer everyone the chance to feel part of something big. As a group of leading international schools, our dedication to student success is matched only by our professional desire to attract, retain and develop staff of the highest standard.
We offer an attractive remuneration package, and the opportunity to work with leading international educators in a stimulating professional environment with outstanding facilities and opportunities.
How to find out more
If you would like to be a part of our world, please contact us at recruitment@acs-schools.com or visit www.acs-schools.com/hillingdon#1 for further information.
To apply, please visit www.acs-schools.com and complete our online application form.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early, therefore please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
ACS celebrates diversity as an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
About ACS Hillingdon International School
- ACS Hillingdon International School
- 108 Vine Lane, Hillingdon
- Middlesex
- UB10 0BE
- United Kingdom
Four schools, one world-class education.
Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, ACS International Schools educate over 3,700 students, aged 2 to 18, day and boarding, from more than 100 countries. Our schools – 3 in Greater London and 1 in Doha, Qatar – are all non-sectarian and co-educational.
Our academic programme
All ACS campuses are International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). In addition, ACS Egham is one of only three schools in the UK to also offer and the IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), and the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP).
All ACS campuses offer an American High School Diploma, with ACS Cobham and ACS Hillingdon also teaching prestigious Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
ACS graduates attend leading universities around the world including: Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, and Oxford in the UK; Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale in the US; and McGill, Stockholm School of Economics, University of Oslo, Delft University of Technology, University of Tokyo, and Keio from the rest of the world.
Language support for our international communities
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is taught throughout the schools.
Native Language Enrichment (NLE) programmes are offered in over 12 languages.
State-of-the-art facilities in stately surroundings.
Our campuses set the quality benchmark standard for school facilities and grounds.
ACS’s robust programme of development and renewal has invested over £45 million into campus facilities over the past ten years.
Each campus is built around a spacious period estate, enhanced by modern, purpose-built classrooms, libraries, cafeterias, and sports facilities.
Transition and housing support for incoming families
The campuses are situated approximately 30 minutes by rail and/or road from central London.
Campus area housing is up to 50% less expensive than central London locations.
On-site Housing Officers assist families and relocation agents in finding the ideal home.
Each school operates an extensive door-to-door busing service.
Admissions Officers are knowledgeable in both academic and relocation issues.
Well-established parent communities provide extensive support and transition assistance to incoming families.
ACS International Schools Mission Statement
ACS International Schools based in London, England were founded in 1967. We serve international and local communities. The schools are non-sectarian and co-educational (day and boarding) for students from 2 ½ to 18 years of age. We educate a multinational student body in accordance with American and internationally recognised educational principles and practices.
We inspire our students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. We promote high standards of scholarship and challenge all members of the community to fulfil their potential.
ACS International Schools Mission Statement
ACS International Schools based in London, England were founded in 1967. We serve international and local communities. The schools are non-sectarian and co-educational (day and boarding) for students from 2 ½ to 18 years of age. We educate a multinational student body in accordance with American and internationally recognised educational principles and practices.
We inspire our students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. We promote high standards of scholarship and challenge all members of the community to fulfil their potential.
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