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Middle School Grade 7 Science Teacher (One Year), THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON
Middle School Science Teacher – Grade 7 (One-Year Fixed-Term Position)
Reports to: The Middle School Principal
Hours: Full-time Start date: August 2026
This one-year fixed-term position is to cover a leave of absence.
Overall Purpose
The middle school science teacher is responsible for delivering a science curriculum to middle school students in an engaging, stimulating, and effective manner, using varied instructional strategies. The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate the ability to promote inquiry-based learning, where students work both collaboratively and independently to create new knowledge, share materials, problem-solve, and discuss concepts through hands-on activities such as labs, fieldwork, and whole-class discussions.
Summary of Duties
- Teaching & Advisory Role:
- Teach four sections of science (80-minute sessions, four times every eight days).
- Serve as a Grade 7 advisor ( adverse sessions — 30 minutes daily).
- Curriculum Planning:
- Prepare, coordinate, and plan the curriculum with science department members.
- Collaborate with other departments as needed.
- Pedagogical Leadership:
- Stay informed on current trends, pedagogy, research, and key topics in science education, applying these in the classroom and sharing insights departmentally and school-wide.
- Student Assessment & Support:
- Monitor and evaluate student progress.
- Prepare for parent conferences, grade assessments, and complete report cards.
- Safety & Well-Being:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
- Demonstrate expertise in laboratory safety and explicitly teach safe practices.
- Deliver an engaging, challenging syllabus.
- Field Trips & Active Learning:
- Organize and participate in field trips to support hands-on learning.
- Professional Development & School Engagement:
- Participate in regular science pedagogy meetings and professional development sessions.
- Actively engage in school life through event attendance, committee membership, and extracurricular leadership.
- Additional Duties:
- Perform any other responsibilities within the scope of the role as requested by the Middle School Principal.
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Selection Criteria
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in science or a relevant field.
- Substantive experience teaching middle school science.
- Experience and commitment to collaborative, team-focused work environments.
- Experience with differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Training/experience in intercultural competency to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in classrooms/workplaces.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Significant recent professional development related to the position.
- Commitment to integrating technology for student learning.
- A proven commitment to safeguarding children’s welfare.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safeguarding practices and experience in supporting student well-being.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience with standards-based curricula.
- Knowledge/experience in integrated or thematic instruction.
- Familiarity with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
- Experience in advisory, mentoring, or delivering social-emotional learning curricula.
Additional Notes
This position description is valid as of the published date but may be updated after consultation to reflect commensurate changes in the role aligned with the job title and salary.
The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointed staff are required to undergo the following checks:
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- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check.
- Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration.
- Disclosure of criminal record details.
- Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List check, including:
- Identity verification
- Address and date of birth confirmation
- Full employment history
- Right to Work in the UK verification.
- Overseas criminal record checks where applicable.
- Two references (one must be from a current/previous employer, if applicable).
- Original documentation of qualifications.
For senior management roles, a "Prohibition from Management" check (s128 Directive) may also be requested.
Note on Safeguarding: All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments allow for disclosure of certain unfiltered cautions and convictions if they pose a risk. Shortlisted candidates will be asked for details of unspent convictions after the first interview.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The American School in London is dedicated to fostering courageous global citizenship within a diverse and inclusive community. The school actively seeks applicants who reflect the global backgrounds and experiences of its students and families.
We are particularly welcoming of educators with knowledge of global education, as well as profiles from under-represented groups. The American School in London does not discriminate based on:
- Race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, or ancestry
- Sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information
- Gender identity or expression, sexual orientation
- Marital status, maternity or parental status
Ali employees are expected to uphold these values. View our full Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement [here].
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