Job Description

ACS Cobham International School

Surrey

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

01/08/2025

Apply by:

31 July 2025

Job overview

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ACS International Schools requires a passionate and experienced Senior School Performing Arts Teacher at ACS Cobham. The successful candidate will teach IBDP Theatre and Drama to Grades 7-8 (ages 12-14).

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Location:

ACS Cobham, Surrey, UK

Start Date

: August 2025

Closing Date:

31 July 2025

Contract Type:

Full-time, Term Time

Working Hours

: Monday to Friday, in-person

Inspire the Next Generation of Performers, Creators, and Communicators

This exciting opportunity is ideal for an educator who is committed to nurturing creativity and expression through a broad range of performing arts disciplines, including Theatre and Drama, within an international and inclusive environment.

About ACS Cobham

ACS Cobham is dedicated to developing students who are ready for anything. Our international curriculum--anchored in the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, AP Capstone Diploma, and US High School Diploma--is designed to cultivate not just academic achievement, but life skills, creativity, leadership, and wellbeing.


Our diverse student body represents over 70 nationalities, and we provide boarding for more than 100 students. Performing Arts plays a central role in school life, and we offer extensive co-curricular and enrichment programmes to support holistic development.

Your Role

As our Performing Arts Teacher, you'll teach across the Senior School (ages 12-18), adapting your lessons to suit a wide range of abilities and cultural backgrounds. Experience delivering the IB curriculum is highly desirable, but a deep passion for engaging students in creative expression is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspire and challenge students through dynamic and inclusive Performing Arts teaching Plan and deliver well-structured lessons that reflect strong subject knowledge and pedagogical best practice Support student progress through thoughtful assessment and feedback Contribute to school life through extra-curricular clubs, productions, and events Collaborate with colleagues to create integrated, interdisciplinary learning experiences Engage actively in the pastoral care programme and promote student wellbeing.

What You'll Need To Bring:

A Bachelor's degree (preferably in Theatre, Performing Arts, or related field) or a B.Ed A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience (post-qualification) Experience teaching IBDP Theatre is preferred, however strong A-level experience will be considered with a willingness to teach IBDP Strong IT skills, ideally with Apple products A collaborative, inclusive approach and strong interpersonal skills A passion for inspiring students through performance, creativity, and collaboration.

Why Join ACS?

A maximum of 21 teaching hours per week, allowing time for collaboration, planning and feedback Small class sizes (maximum of 22) Professional development opportunities tailored to your goals Exceptional facilities, including a 500+ seat Performing Arts Centre, studios, and rehearsal spaces Competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including: 3 personal days per year, visa support, optional private medical insurance, pension scheme, relocation allowance, Home Leave allowance, subsidised canteen, on-site gym access, free parking, Cycle to Work Scheme.
Subject to terms and conditions.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited by the opportunity to teach Performing Arts in a globally-minded, forward-thinking school, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.


We are proud of our inclusive environment and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

About

ACS Cobham International School

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ACS Cobham International School

Heywood, Cobham
Surrey
KT11 1BL
United Kingdom

+44 1932 867 251

ACS Cobham International School is a mixed, mainstream, all-through school with sixth form, for students aged 2-18. This independent school is located in Cobham, Surrey, and has approximately 1300 students enrolled.



ACS Cobham International School was founded in 1975 and is one of four ACS schools in England and Qatar. Boarding was added in 1988 and the school generally caters for expatriate families who have relocated to the UK. It boasts a purpose-built dining room, a separate theatre complex with performing arts facilities, and a gymnasium.

Head of school

Rob Crowther

Vision and values

ACS Cobham International School's main aim is to make a difference through education. It wants to inspire students to get involved in their community, make a positive change and aim for excellence in their academic lives. Teachers strive to enrich the international experience for every pupil. They value high standards of scholarship, responsibility and citizenship, and work to create a supportive, international community by providing an inquiry-based and inter-disciplinary curriculum.



As an International Baccalaureate World School, ACS Cobham offers a US-based curriculum alongside its renowned IB Diploma and Advanced Placement schemes, which include AP International Diploma and AP Capstone Diploma. Alongside its AP courses, it also offers the Highly Able Programme. The school holds memberships of the US College Board Advanced Placement Program, the European Council of International Schools, the Council of International Schools and the Independent Schools Association.

ISI report

"The quality of the students' achievement is excellent. A notable contributory factor is the stimulus of a high quality curriculum that places equal emphasis on developing key dispositions in parallel with knowledge, subject skills and understanding."



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