ACS International Schools is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated part time Lower School Learning Support and EAL Teacher to join our welcoming, internationally minded community at our Hillingdon campus
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, 0.6 FTE (three days per week)
Location: On-site, ACS Hillingdon, UB10 0BE
Closing date: 1st November 2026
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified primary teacher with experience supporting pupils with dyslexia, English as an Additional Language (EAL) and diverse learning needs. You will play an important role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their potential.
Working collaboratively with classroom teachers and colleagues, you will provide targeted support to pupils with a range of educational, language and social-emotional needs, helping to create an inclusive environment in which every student can thrive.
UK-based, qualified teachers with relevant learning support and EAL experience are encouraged to apply.
Why join ACS?
At ACS, you’ll be part of a diverse and supportive school community that values collaboration, innovation and a personalised approach to learning.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful difference to students’ learning, progress and wellbeing
- Support an inclusive learning environment that recognises and celebrates individual strengths
- Work collaboratively with experienced teachers and specialist colleagues
- Benefit from excellent teaching resources and specialist facilities
- Access professional development opportunities to support your continued growth
- Contribute to a vibrant international school community, working with students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Small class sizes, typically 16–20 students and often fewer
- Well-resourced classrooms and specialist teaching facilities
- Dedicated time for planning, collaboration and student feedback
- Three personal days per year
- Pension scheme
- Optional private medical insurance (taxable benefit)
- Life assurance
- Subsidised dining
- Free parking
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme.
About you
You are a passionate primary education specialist who understands that students learn in different ways and is committed to helping every child make progress.
You will bring:
- Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs, including dyslexia and EAL
- Experience providing targeted learning support, including outside the mainstream classroom where appropriate
- The ability to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
- A flexible, creative and inclusive approach to teaching and learning
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils,
- colleagues and families
- Confidence using technology to enhance teaching and learning
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a diverse school community
- High standards of professional conduct and a strong commitment to student safeguarding and wellbeing.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- A bachelor’s degree in education or an equivalent relevant qualification
- A recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE with QTS, an equivalent teaching qualification or an
- appropriate teaching licence
- Fluent, professional-level written and spoken English
- Strong IT skills and the ability to use technology effectively to support learning
- A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing
- Existing permission to work in the UK, with the ability to work on-site at our Hillingdon campus.
Desirable
- At least two years of post-qualification primary teaching experience
- Experience supporting pupils with dyslexia, EAL and other additional learning needs
- Experience working in an international school or with an international curriculum
- Familiarity with the American Common Core and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula
- Experience using Apple technology to support teaching and learning
- We welcome applications from teachers with a range of curriculum backgrounds
- Experience in an international school is an advantage but is not essential.
Eligibility to apply
This is an immediate-start maternity cover opportunity. Due to the timescales involved, ACS is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK and be available to work on-site at our Hillingdon campus.
Safeguarding:
ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that ACS International Schools is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity strengthens our community and helps us fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.
ACS is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with barred list check, satisfactory references, prohibition checks and overseas checks where applicable. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we may also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.
