English and Social Studies Teacher (maternity cover)

ACS International Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Greater London is recruiting an English and Social Studies Teacher for a maternity cover from December 2025 to March 2026. The role involves teaching Grades 5 and 6 in a supportive environment with a focus on academic and personal development. Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree and a teaching qualification, alongside strong IT skills and professional level English.

Benefits

Maximum class size of 22 students

Professional development opportunities

Well-resourced teaching environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Required teaching qualification (PGCE/QTS or equivalent).
• Experience in teaching Grades 5 and 6.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grades 5 and 6 for a maternity cover.
• Adhere to a maximum of 21 teaching hours per week.
• Develop students' academic skills and personal growth.

Skills

Strong IT skills, preferably with Apple products

Professional level of both verbal and written English

Experience integrating technology in teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree/Bachelor of Education

Teaching qualification (PGCE/QTS)

Job description

ACS International Schools are recruiting an English and Social Studies Teacher to join our Hillingdon campus from December 2025 to March 2026 for a maternity cover opportunity.

The successful applicant will be teaching Grades 5 and 6 (ages 10-11), full time Monday – Friday.

At ACS International School Hillingdon, our mission is to make our students ready for anything, meaning we are an active learning partner rather than a passive education provider.

The broad and flexible curriculum at ACS International School Hillingdon is designed to help students excel, ensuring they’re ready for the next stage of their academic career. Underpinned by the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement courses, AP Capstone Diploma and the US High School Diploma, our curriculum emphasises life skills as much as academic excellence, with a focus on experiential learning and leadership that ensures we nurture confident, caring, well‑rounded individuals who are ready for the future.

ACS Hillingdon’s 11‑acre campus is less than 14 miles from central London, enabling students to benefit from opportunities in both the city and countryside. Our magnificent Greater London campus has outstanding facilities, and a wealth of history, art and culture right on its doorstep.

Knowledge, skills, and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree/Bachelor of Education.
• A teaching qualification (PGCE/QTS/Teaching licence/certification or equivalent).
• This may be suitable for an ECT.
• Strong IT skills, preferably with Apple products.
• Demonstrates consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Professional level of both verbal and written English.
• Significant experience and willingness to integrate technology to improve teaching and learning.
• Applicants should already reside in the UK as visa sponsorship is not possible for this opportunity.

Benefits of Teaching at ACS:

• Recognising that time is needed to plan, collaborate, and provide meaningful feedback to students, teachers at ACS teach a maximum 21 hours per week.
• Our maximum class size is a manageable maximum of 22 with most classes being smaller than that.
• We are a well‑resourced school, enabling us to provide our students and teachers with the resources they need to learn and achieve.
• We take the professional development of our staff seriously and provide ample opportunities and resourcing to support this.

End date:

20th March 2026

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday

Safeguarding:

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.