Academic in Basildon, Essex

Country Day is an international school at the heart of Costa Rica with outstanding US-accredited academics, and part of Nord Anglia family of premium schools worldwide. On our sustainable campus and within our welcoming, diverse community, our students take the lead and pursue their passions. Our teachers focus on all aspects of our student's growth, from Early Learning to 12th grade, to support their talents and aptitudes in the best ways, including their personal, social, and emotional wellness.

Our trips beyond the classroom, clubs, and activities across the arts, athletics, and community service shape your child's character in connection with their academic interests. Students take the lead in their own learning at CDS, sharing their needs and goals as people, and carving out their own path.

The Secondary English Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality ELA instruction - potentially including Advanced Placement courses - while fostering strong student achievement aligned with the school's mission and standards. This role emphasizes building positive relationships, creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment, and knowing students as individual learners.

The teacher collaboratively plans coherent, standards-driven learning experiences; designs and implements varied assessments; differentiates instruction to meet diverse needs; and uses technology to enhance learning. Responsibilities also include monitoring and documenting student progress, communicating regularly with students and families, contributing to extracurricular programs, and engaging in ongoing professional growth as a reflective practitioner and collaborative team member.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, or higher, with a valid teaching certificate/license in content area
• Advanced Placement experience is an asset. School will provide training for the right candidate
• At least two years teaching experience in Secondary school, desired
• Experience providing high-standard English instruction and fostering student understanding
• Excellent command of the English language, native English speaker preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with K-12 U.S. curriculum and the Common Core State Standards for Next Generation English Language Arts and Literacy Standards and AP/Pre-AP, ELA standards
• Teachers are required to submit an up-to-date criminal background check from country of origin, as well as police background checks from the countries where they have resided over the past ten years.
• Available to start August 01, 2026

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitably qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.