Secondary Biology Teacher

Teacher of Science (Secondary)

$70,000 p.a (plus benefits package and dependent tuition discounts up to 100%)

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

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 Organisation and works closely with its sister school BISC‑LP in the Lincoln Park neighbourhood of the city.

• Deliver a General Science curriculum based on the English KS3 Curriculum to Middle School students.
• Possibly teach IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Biology, Chemistry or Physics in the High School where desired.
• Challenge students to set ambitious targets for themselves and implement innovative teaching practices to enhance the student experience and outcomes within your department.
• Create a classroom culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved.

• University degree in your specialist subject.
• Teaching qualification with considerable teaching experience and knowledge of the curriculum.
• Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change.
• Keen to share best practice with colleagues and peers.
• A strong ambassador for the school, able to develop new ways to engage students and parents with the wider school and Nord Anglia Education community.
• Strong motivation and communication skills to create a feeling of energy, excitement and personal investment within the classroom.
• Track record of maximising the progress of all students in your classrooms across a wide range of ages and ability levels.
• Organised, knowledgeable, adaptable, dedicated and caring.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both the country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last ten years.

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 unparalleled opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, access extensive professional development, and gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team and provides a platform for exchanging knowledge, ideas and best practice.

We also collaborate with world‑renowned institutions such as The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF and King’s College London. Selected candidates may earn an Executive Master’s 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.

• 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