Job Description
Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term
Start Date: 01/08/2025
Apply By: 14 March 2025
Job Overview
ACS International Schools are seeking a passionate and experienced PSHE Teacher to join our Egham campus. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering a dynamic Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) education programme. As a PSHE Teacher, you will collaborate with staff to promote students’ wellbeing, emotional resilience, and social responsibility. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, proactive educator committed to creating a high-quality curriculum that aligns with the school’s strategic goals and values.
About ACS Egham
ACS Egham International School offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, providing a global, modern, and aspirational education that empowers students to take control of their success. With over 50 years of experience in IB education, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional educational opportunities that help every student thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Inspiring Excellence in PSHE
Lead and support staff in delivering engaging and meaningful PSHE lessons.
Model best practices in PSHE teaching and learning.
Advocate for the importance of PSHE in students’ personal development and wellbeing.
Curriculum Development
Design and maintain a comprehensive PSHE curriculum, responding to student needs and emerging trends.
Align the PSHE content with IB Programme Standards, school priorities, and UK national guidance.
Address key issues such as mental health, diversity, sustainability, and digital citizenship.
Professional Learning & Collaboration
Mentor staff to improve PSHE delivery.
Identify and promote relevant professional development opportunities.
Collaborate with grade-level leaders, counsellors, students, and external organisations to strengthen the PSHE programme.
Student Wellbeing & Support
Work closely with student support services to ensure the curriculum meets the diverse needs of all learners.
Monitor and assess the impact of PSHE on student wellbeing and engagement.
Support initiatives that build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and social responsibility.
Leadership & Administration
Oversee and coordinate PSHE delivery across all grade levels.
Organise resources, guest speakers, and events to enhance the PSHE programme.
Continuously review and improve the effectiveness of the PSHE curriculum.
Who We’re Looking For
A passionate educator with experience in PSHE or a related field.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
A commitment to student wellbeing and personal development.
IB experience is desirable but not essential.
A positive, approachable personality, with the ability to balance support and challenge to help students thrive.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or Bachelor of Education.
A valid teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE/PGDE/QTS/valid Teaching License).
A minimum of two years’ post-qualification teaching experience.
Strong IT skills (e.g., Apple Teacher qualification).
Experience and/or willingness to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
Fluent in both verbal and written English.
Experience teaching in an international school is desirable.
A strong understanding of and commitment to the Mission, Aims, and Values of ACS International Schools.
Benefits of Teaching at ACS
Teachers at ACS International Schools teach a maximum of 21 hours per week to allow time for planning, collaboration, and meaningful student feedback.
Class sizes are manageable, with a maximum of 22 students per class, most being smaller.
We are a well-resourced school, providing students and teachers with the tools needed for success.
We prioritize professional development, offering ample opportunities and resources for growth.
Teaching at ACS Egham offers an excellent pathway into teaching the internationally-recognized International Baccalaureate programme.
Employment Benefits
3 annual personal days
Competitive salary
Relocation allowance and visa sponsorship*
Private Medical Insurance (PMI) + Medicash
Pension scheme
Income protection
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Subsidised meals in the canteen
Home leave allowance*
Access to the gym for a small fee
Start Date: August 2025
Safeguarding
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all employees are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of every staff member, and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.
About ACS Egham International School
Located in Egham, Surrey, ACS Egham is an independent, co-educational day school serving over 600 students aged 3-18. Part of the ACS group, ACS Egham offers all four International Baccalaureates at Primary, Middle, Certificate, and Diploma levels, as well as a US high school diploma. The school’s 20-acre campus has seen continuous investment, and we are committed to providing the best possible environment for learning and growth.
Head of School: Mark Wilson
School Address:
Woodlee, London Road, Egham
Surrey, TW20 0HS
United Kingdom
+44 1784 430800
For more details about our values and vision, please refer to our latest ISI report.
[View ACS Egham’s latest ISI report]