Nord Anglia Education is hiring a High School English Teacher to join our international day and boarding school community in Houston. In this role, you will deliver high-quality English instruction, setting ambitious expectations and supporting all learners towards strong academic outcomes. You will create a safe, respectful, and stimulating environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and mastery of language and literature.
What You'll Do
- Set ambitious expectations for all students and take responsibility for their academic progress in English.
- Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote deep understanding, critical thinking, and advanced literacy skills.
- Create a safe, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment rooted in high standards of behavior and mutual respect.
- Use assessment data to monitor learning, adjust instruction, differentiate support, and provide timely and meaningful feedback.
- Communicate regularly with parents and colleagues regarding student progress, achievement, and wellbeing.
- Participate actively in professional learning, reflect on teaching practice, and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.
- Contribute to extracurricular activities, school events, and wider Nord Anglia Education initiatives, fostering collaboration and global citizenship.
- Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values in all interactions.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in English or a related field.
- Teaching certification or equivalent professional training.
- Strong pedagogical understanding of English instruction, assessment, and differentiation.
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.
- Expert knowledge of English content and effective instructional practices.
- Demonstrated ability to design coherent sequences of lessons that deepen understanding and build complex literacy and analytical skills.
- Experience using formative and summative assessment to guide instruction, diagnose learning needs, and provide actionable feedback.
- Understanding of how young people develop and the ability to personalize instruction based on ability, background, interests, and learning needs.
- Ability to create and maintain high expectations for student progress, behavior, and classroom culture.
- High professional and ethical standards, modeling integrity and respect.
- Skill in building positive, productive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Flexible, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Ability to encourage curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset in learners.
- Effective collaboration skills and a positive contribution to the wider school community.
- Culturally responsive, inclusive, and committed to student wellbeing and success.
Nice to Have
- IB or AP teaching experience.
Team & Environment
You will report to the High School Director or a designated instructional leader, operating within a collaborative, high-performing school culture.
Work Mode
This is an on-site position located in Houston, Texas.
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.
