ACS International Schools are recruiting an Economics teacher with the ability to teach Social Studies and Business/Enterprise to join our Hillingdon campus in the Upper School in August 2026.
The broad, flexible curriculum at ACS Hillingdon is designed to help students thrive and excel, preparing them confidently for the next stage of their academic journey. Underpinned by the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement courses, the AP Capstone Diploma and the US High School Diploma, our programme values life skills as highly as academic achievement. Through experiential learning and a strong emphasis on leadership, we nurture confident, caring and well-rounded individuals who are ready for the future. In Upper School, our focus is on inspiring students to think independently, work with purpose and make meaningful connections between ideas, developing a deeper understanding of the world and their place within it.
ACS Hillingdon’s 11-acre campus is less than 14 miles from central London, enabling students to benefit from opportunities in both the city and countryside. Our magnificent Greater London campus has outstanding facilities, and a wealth of history, art and culture right on its doorstep.
Knowledge, skills, and experience required:
* A degree/Bachelor of Education and teaching qualification (QTS or teaching licence).
* Experience teaching Economics to upper school students.
* Ability to teach Social Studies/Business/Enterprise.
* Strong IT skills, preferably with Apple products.
* Demonstrates consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct.
* Fluent in English both verbal and written.
* Significant experience and willingness to integrate technology to improve teaching and learning.
* Experience of teaching in an international school is desirable but not essential.
Benefits of Teaching at ACS:
* Recognising that time is needed to plan, collaborate and provide meaningful feedback to students, teachers at ACS teach a maximum 21 hours per week.
* Our maximum class size is a manageable maximum of 22 with most classes being smaller than that. We are a well-resourced school, enabling us to provide our students and teachers with the resources they need to learn and achieve.
* We take the professional development of our staff seriously and provide ample opportunities and resourcing to support this.
* Additional benefits include: competitive salary, 3 personal days, relocation allowance*, visa sponsorship*, pension, life assurance, group income protection, private medical insurance (optional, taxable), EAP, home leave allowance, subsidised dining, free parking, Cycle to Work scheme, use of school gym (for a small fee), CPD.
Start date: August 2026
Working hours: Full time, term time, Monday to Friday
Location : In person, Vine Lane, Uxbridge, UB10 0BE, UK
Closing date: 31st March 2026
If you are committed to academic excellence, innovation and developing well-rounded students, we invite you to apply and join our Upper School team at ACS Hillingdon from August 2026.
Safeguarding ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of ACS are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to pre-employment compliance checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.