English Teacher

SEV American College - Özel SEV Lisesi; Çekmeköy; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SEV American College in Türkiye invites experienced High School English teachers to join for the 2027–2028 academic year. You will teach across the English Language Arts spectrum, support a bilingual, multicultural campus, and contribute to a culture of international education.

The role requires a strong background in English instruction, experience with IBDP English and/or AP English preferred, and a commitment to student wellbeing and professional growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English or a closely related field.
• Valid national or state teaching certification in English Language Arts is required.
• Near-native or native fluency in English.
• Minimum four years of relevant high school teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement the English Department’s curriculum to guide students toward their academic potential.
• Understand and support SAC’s mission and quality teaching vision.

Skills

Near-native fluency in English

Teaching certification in English Lang

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or related field

Job description

Starting: September 2027

SEV American College (SAC) is a leading private high school in Türkiye, offering a rigorous and innovative educational experience through the Turkish National Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), and AP (Advanced Placement) courses. As a selective, academically ambitious school, SAC is proud of its exceptional academic outcomes, vibrant student life, and strong culture of global citizenship.

We are seeking outstanding, experienced High School English Teachers to join our faculty for the 2027–2028 academic year!

We welcome applications from inspiring, student-centered educators who are committed to high-quality learning, professional growth, and contributing to a collaborative bilingual and multicultural environment.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To implement the English Department’s agreed instructional curriculum in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential,
• To fully understand, embrace and implement SAC’s mission, high quality teaching and learning vision, goals, and motto as the drivers for the student learning objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in English or a closely related field,
• Valid national or state-issued teaching certification in English Language Arts (TESOL, TEFL, CELTA or DELTA are not accepted in place of teaching certification)
• Near-native or native fluency in English,
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant teaching experience, preferably at the high school level.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Strong knowledge of contemporary, research-based instructional methodologies,
• Experience in student-centered classrooms, curriculum development, and differentiated instruction,
• Ability to teach across the full English Language Arts spectrum, including: Reading and writing literacy, Literature and Academic writing,
• Skilled in using technology to enhance instruction and assessment,
• Experience teaching IBDP English and/or AP English,
• Prior international or bilingual school experience,
• Demonstrated commitment to International Education, Global Citizenship, and Service Learning.

We seek educators who are:

• Flexible, collaborative, and enthusiastic team players,
• Skilled communicators with excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities,
• Engaging role models with a passion for supporting adolescents,
• Dedicated to safeguarding, student wellbeing, and pastoral care,
• Highly organized with strong classroom management skills,
• Committed to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice,
• Capable of motivating and inspiring students to achieve their full potential.

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, SAC holds itself to the highest standards of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

Teachers at SEV/American Schools model the SEV Foundation’s code of ethics and values, the ‘United Nations Rights of the Child’ charter, and the Council of International Schools Accreditation standards on Child Protection.

Our institution’s primary concern is to provide education for students in a totally safe environment.

The candidate, by applying to this position, acknowledges, accepts and declares:

• never to have committed any crime related to child abuse,
• never to have been accused of and/or engaged in any action that would qualify as child abuse,
• never to have taken part in such a crime and/or assisted in hiding such facts.