MYP English and Individuals & Societies Teacher

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable MYP English and Individuals & Societies Teacher to teach across Grades 6–10 in a flexible, startup international school environment.

This role involves teaching MYP Language & Literature (English) and Individuals & Societies (Integrated Humanities) in a diverse and multigrade setting.

The Role

• Teach MYP English (Language & Literature), with a strong focus on engagement with texts, language development, and critical thinking

• Teach MYP Individuals & Societies through an integrated humanities approach, drawing on disciplines such as history, geography, economics, civics, and related social sciences, rather than teaching them as separate subjects

• Plan and deliver inquirybased learning aligned with the IB MYP framework

• Teach multigrade classes, differentiating effectively to meet diverse academic and language needs

• Support students for whom English is an additional language, working closely with EAL specialists to ensure access to learning and smooth progression into Language & Literature

• Integrate external curriculum standards (e.g. Common Core for English; AERO for Social Studies) within the IB framework

• Use assessment to track progress while prioritising student engagement, growth, and individual pathways

• Seek meaningful links between subjects and contribute to interdisciplinary learning

• Collaborate with Primary colleagues to ensure strong vertical progression in both English and Individuals & Societies

• Embrace educational technology and digital tools, including the effective use of AI, to enhance learning

The Ideal Profile

• Proven experience teaching the IB MYP (essential)

• Confident teaching English and Individuals & Societies as separate subjects

• Experience or strong comfort across multiple Individuals & Societies disciplines

• Skilled planner, able to manage complexity across grades, standards, and learner profiles