Upper School Part-Time English Teacher

The Rivers School; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent day school in Weston seeks a part-time upper school English teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate should have strong teaching experience in literature and writing, a commitment to student wellbeing, and advocate for diversity and inclusion within the school community. The position includes teaching two classes, potential for extracurricular involvement, and a supportive onboarding process.

Benefits

Mentoring from Department Chair and Dean of Faculty

Professional development to support DEI initiatives

Year-long onboarding program

Qualifications

• At least two years of high school English teaching experience required.
• Experience in literature, writing, and language essential.
• Candidates should enrich diversity within the faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach two different upper school English classes.
• Engage with students to promote their wellbeing and understanding of English.
• Possibility of taking on additional extracurricular responsibilities.

Skills

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Commitment to DEI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English or related field

Master's Degree in English, education, or creative writing

Job description

The Rivers School

a 6-12 co-ed independent day school in Weston, MA, just outside Boston, seeks professionals who are looking to join a dynamic, innovative, and welcoming school community.

This one-year part-time upper school English position for the 2025-2026 school year includes teaching two different classes (still to be determined) with the potential to take on an additional extracurricular responsibility.

Candidates must be experienced teachers of literature, writing, and language who enjoy collaborating with colleagues to develop curriculum and pedagogy. Students at Rivers thrive in supportive relationships, and we seek someone who cares deeply for students' wellbeing and understands the importance of connecting with students before engaging them in English studies. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and will commit to advancing the school's DEI mission. We seek a candidate with at least two years of high school English teaching experience. A bachelor's degree in English or a related field is required; a master's degree in English, education, or creative writing is preferred.

Rivers encourages interest from candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity, experience, and perspectives among our faculty and school community. The school offers BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and white ally affinity spaces for faculty, along with professional development to support DEI initiatives. All first-year faculty benefit from mentoring from the Department Chair and Dean of Faculty, a peer mentor, and a year-long onboarding program led by the Director of New Faculty Development.

Rivers Mission Statement & Core Values

English Department Mission Statement