Assistant Head of Secondary (Well-Being and Purpose)

Assistant Head of Secondary (Well-Being and Purpose)

(plus benefits package and dependent tuition discounts up to 100%)

About The British International School of Chicago South Loop

Founded in 2001, British International School of Chicago, South Loop (BISC-SL) is a top tier private school located in the South Loop neighbourhood of downtown Chicago. BISC-SL is the only premium, international private school in Chicago that focuses on the full age range of Primary and Secondary education from Nursery to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18). BISC-SL instils a values-based education and thematic curriculum at an early age, so our students will not only thrive from a personalized learning experience, but also gain the social, academic, global, and leadership skills needed to succeed as the ambitious and well-prepared innovators of tomorrow.

We create a personalized learning experience for every student: building their character, growing them academically and setting them up to thrive. We are global learning community of learners who are committed to global citizenship and innovation, cultivated through a collaborative and diverse learning journey.

Naturally, at BISC-SL, you’ll find children who are happy, motivated, committed and love learning. Our community invests in staff with ongoing CPD opportunities and community-building opportunities to help you get the most out of your time at here and in Chicago. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide engaging learning environments for students and staff alike.

Located in the South Loop, one of the most up-and-coming downtown neighbourhoods in the heart of Chicago, our campus is steps away from internationally renowned theatres, museums, outdoor parks, hiking & biking trails, and 40 kilometres of public beaches. Our highly supportive parents choose the South Loop campus not only because of its safe, family-friendly setting but also because they can engage fully in the life of the school as partners in their child’s education.

BISC-SL is part of Nord Anglia Education (NAE) and was NAE’s first international school to open and operate in the Midwest. The school is accredited through the International Primary Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Organization and works closely with its sister school BISC-LP in the Lincoln Park neighbourhood of the city.

To learn more about out wonderful school please visit our school website.

About you

Able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, you will possess a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification, and considerable teaching and leadership experience. Committed and creative, you will be reflective on your own teaching and student outcomes, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative methods to raise the school’s level of achievement. You will have a proven track record of building high-functioning teams and will have the ability to inspire and motivate others. You will be an effective communicator, not only with your colleagues, but also with students and parents, and will be comfortable working both in a strategic long-term way, but also in a fast-paced day-to-day environment.

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for The United States of America, including a bachelor’s degree, a recognised teaching qualification, employment references, background checks, and child protection screening.

Please use this link for job description. Click here for details.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, inspirational leader and highly skilled classroom practitioner to join a strong Secondary Leadership team and to lead on all aspects of Student Support and Wellbeing across the secondary school. The successful candidate should be able to quickly adapt to the school’s culture and approaches to pastoral care, and to be able to work effectively, not only as part of the Secondary Leadership team, but also with their Primary School counterpart.

Brief Scope Of Role (see Job Description for more detail) – AHT (Well-Being and Purpose):

· Line management of Heads of Phase

· Oversight of pastoral/PSHE curriculum Years 7-13

· Behaviour for learning

· Attendance

· Collaboration with student support department

· Pastoral Advisory program and Assembly program

· Parental engagement.

Benefits

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Masters in International Education from King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
• A culture that is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

Selection Process

The closing date for application is Friday 7th March2025.

Start Date: August 5th 2025