Middle and High School Teaching Opportunities at ACS International Schools

ACS International Schools is inviting applications from Middle and High School qualified teachers interested in opportunities starting in August 2025, in our three UK schools. If you’re looking to advance your career with a forward-thinking educational group, please apply below to express your interest.

About ACS:

As the UK’s leading group of international schools, ACS operates three campuses in and around London: ACS Cobham, ACS Egham, ACS Hillingdon. We proudly serve a diverse community of globally-minded local families, expatriates, and international boarders (at ACS Cobham). Since our founding over 50 years ago, we have been dedicated to providing a broad, enriching education for students eager to engage in a globally connected world.

Our schools offer a blended international curriculum, including the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs. ACS students graduate as well-rounded global citizens equipped with both the academic rigor and emotional intelligence to understand and address the world’s pressing issues, ready to transform empathy into action and seize the opportunities ahead.

Click here to find out more on ACS’ Educational Strategy.

In 2018, ACS International Schools became a registered UK charity. As a charitable organisation, we are dedicated to offering financially assisted places, partnering with schools and communities locally and globally to share resources and expertise that enrich learning for both our partner communities and ACS.

Why teach at ACS:

• At ACS International Schools, we recognise the importance of time for planning, collaboration, and providing meaningful feedback, therefore teachers have a maximum teaching contact time of 21 hours per week.Class sizes are kept manageable, with a maximum of 22 students per class.Schools are well resourced ensuring that students and teachers have access to the tools they need for effective teaching and learning.Professional development is a priority at ACS, and we offer extensive opportunities and resources to support staff growth.All three campuses offer state of the art facilities.The personal benefits package includes: a relocation allowance for applicants*, Home Leave Allowance*, three personal days per year, optional private medical insurance with Bupa and Medicash, eye care coverage, life assurance, pension plan, employee assistance programme, income protection, gym access, subsidised canteen lunches, and participation in the Cycle to Work Scheme. (*All benefits are subject to terms and conditions.)

ACS Teacher Profile:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in the relevant subject area, or a Bachelor of Education.A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDE, or a valid teaching licence).At least one year of post-qualifying subject specific teaching experience is highly desirable.Familiarity teaching AP and IB curriculum is an advantage (Curriculum training can be provided).A collaborative team player willing to contribute to the wider community.Strong IT skills, such as an Apple Teacher qualification.

• Experience with, or a willingness to, integrate technology into teaching to enhance learning outcomes.A positive and tolerant attitude, with enthusiasm for teaching and a strong understanding of student wellbeing and age-appropriate behaviour.Prior experience teaching in an international school setting is advantageous.Dedication to educational excellence.Alignment with the Mission, Aims, and Values of ACS International Schools.High emotional intelligence, paired with excellent interpersonal skills.Reflective, analytical, and solution-oriented thinking.An entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving skills.A positive personality, with the ability to strike the right balance between support and challenge to help students thrive.

ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values. 

ACS 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.