High School Health Teacher

Start date: August 2026

Overall Purpose

The High School Health teacher is responsible for delivering a comprehensive, inclusive and developmentally appropriate PSHE/Health curriculum that promotes students’ physical, emotional, mental and social wellbeing in health classes. In addition to teaching classes, this individual will be responsible for collaborating in working groups, developing parent education programs, and staying current with statutory UK guidance for PSHE/statutory guidance. ASL’s K-12 PSHE/Health curriculum is aligned with the UK Relationships and Sex Education and Health (RSE) statutory guidelines. This position requires the provision of rigorous content through a creative, inclusive and flexible pedagogical approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach 10 semester-long sections of health for Grade 9 and/or 10 students
• Plan and deliver an engaging PSHE/Health lesson aligned with UK PSHE/RSE statutory guidance to cover strands including Mental health and wellbeing, identity and self-awareness, Relationship and consent, Substance awareness, human growth and development, UK Protected characteristics
• Create a safe, respectful classroom environment for sensitive discussion
• Differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Lead parent discussion groups - focusing on parent education and opening up lines of communication to facilitate the home-school partnership
• Regularly review and update the curriculum according to the latest health education research, RSE statutory guidelines, and community need
• Organize and participate in field trips to facilitate active learning
• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress toward standards through ongoing assessment with growth-oriented feedback
• Prepare for parent conferences, complete report cards, etc.
• Participate in well-being initiatives, Parent workshops, and ongoing PSHE professional development
• Identify, propose, and host appropriate guest speakers
• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the High School Principal

Selection criteria

Essential qualifications/experience:

• Bachelors-level training in Health or related field
• Experience teaching PSHE, Health, RSE, and/or wellbeing programs
• Substantial teaching experience in a diverse school setting
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent technology skills, including the ability to integrate technology to support instruction (including AI)
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused environment
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom, department, and workplace
• A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children

Desirable qualifications/experience:

• Masters-level training in Health, education, or a related field
• Experience with standards-based assessment and feedback
• Experience facilitating student engagement in active citizenship projects
• Substantial teaching experience in a diverse school setting
• Experience in a school with a similar teaching philosophy to that of ASL, and/or familiarity with American pedagogical approaches to learning

This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary. The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. Diversity and equality of opportunity are cornerstone values of The American School in London. ASL is dedicated to fostering courageous global citizenship in a diverse and inclusive school environment. In our international community, we aspire for the cultures and backgrounds of our employees to mirror those of our families and student body, and we enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse life experiences, perspectives and skills. Educators with knowledge of global education and prospective applicants for any position who are committed to diversity and inclusion are particularly welcome to apply.