ENGLISH TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL - USA

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

EFFECTIVE DATE: AUGUST 2026

Brief Description of School:

The Village School is a Nord Anglia Education school located in Houston, Texas, serving a diverse and globally minded student population. The High School offers a broad and ambitious academic program including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Advanced Placement (AP), STEM pathways, and specialized diploma tracks. We are committed to academic excellence, high expectations, and preparing students to think critically, engage in scientific inquiry, and apply biological knowledge to real-world challenges.

Our faculty collaborate within a culture that values innovation, professional growth,

safeguarding, inclusion, and student well being.

Brief Description of Position:

The Village School is seeking a highly qualified High School English Teacher to deliver rigorous, engaging instruction that fosters critical thinking, analytical writing, and a deep appreciation for literature and language.

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote close reading, analytical writing, discussion, and independent thought.

• Design coherent sequences of learning that build students’ skills in argumentation, textual analysis, research, and communication.

• Use formative and summative assessment to guide instruction and provide meaningful, actionable feedback on writing and reading progress.

• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners, including EAL students.

• Maintain high expectations for academic progress, classroom discourse, and student behavior.

• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues regarding student achievement and well being.

• Participate actively in professional learning and contribute to the wider school community.

• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values in all interactions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in English, Literature, or a related field.

• Teaching certification or equivalent professional training.

• Strong pedagogical understanding of biology instruction, laboratory design, and assessment.

• Demonstrated expertise in secondary-level biology.

• IB and/or AP experience preferred (e.g., IB Biology SL/HL, AP Biology).

• Commitment to continuous professional growth.

Professional Attributes:

• High professional and ethical standards.

• Collaborative, reflective, and growth-oriented.

• Culturally responsive and inclusive.

• Aligned with Village values: Accountable, Strategic, Collaborative, Entrepreneurial,

• Enabling, Agile, and Resilient.

Important:

Applicants must already be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of application. The Village School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Please send your CV and a full cover letter to carl.newman@thevillageschool.com and include: REF: www.ibschooljobs.com- Application for position as English Teacher in the subject line of your mail

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