High School English Teacher

About the role

SEV American College (SAC), a private high school in Istanbul following the Turkish National Curriculum, the IB Diploma Programme and AP courses, is looking for experienced High School English Teachers for the 2027-2028 academic year. The school welcomes student-centred educators who want to contribute to a collaborative bilingual and multicultural environment.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the English Department's agreed instructional curriculum in a learning environment that helps students reach their academic potential.
• Understand and put into practice the school's mission, vision, goals and motto as drivers of student learning.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in English or a closely related field.
• Valid national or state-issued teaching certification in English Language Arts; TESOL, TEFL, CELTA or DELTA are not accepted as a substitute.
• Near-native or native fluency in English.
• At least four years of relevant teaching experience, preferably at the high school level.
• Preferred: experience teaching IBDP English and/or AP English, and prior international or bilingual school experience.
• A declaration that the applicant has never committed or been accused of child abuse.

Required skills

• Knowledge of contemporary, research-based instructional methods, student-centred classrooms, curriculum development and differentiated instruction.
• Ability to teach the full English Language Arts spectrum, including reading and writing literacy, literature and academic writing.
• Use of technology to enhance instruction and assessment.
• Strong communication, classroom management and pastoral care skills, with a commitment to ongoing professional learning.