The American School in England is an independent, coeducational college preparatory school providing educational services to students from Nursery School through Grade 12. It is located just outside London and was established in 1955. The school has boarding facilities. TASIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

There are over 750 students that represent 40 nationalities. Of this 750 students, 600 are day students and 150 are boarding students. There are 100 teachers of which about 75% are Americans; the rest are British.

Mission
The mission of the school is to provide an outstanding international education and instill the values of responsibility, compassion, truth, and justice.

Facilities
The campus is 18 miles southwest of London; take a look at the photos on the school website. The whole place looks like my idea of an international school. Facilities include: sports fields; tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, gyms, a theatre, computer and science labs, three libraries with internet facilities, music rooms, modern classrooms, boarding facilities, and much more.

Curriculum
The curriculum is a mix of English and American curricula with some IB thrown in. The elementary curriculum is based on Core Knowledge. The school is a college prep school with high standards and high expectations. TASIS England offers the American high school diploma with Advanced Placement courses, as well as the IB Diploma. There is an ESL program.

Extra Curricular Activities
The school has many competitive sports teams for senior students including basketball, rugby, soccer, cross country, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse, cheerleading, golf and dance. Other activities include drama, art, music, and special interest clubs.

Technology
TASIS England has a complete network that links all parts of the school together. There is wireless coverage around the campus including in the boarding facilities. The IT program focuses on creativity and communication; students learn about technology in the context of projects for classes such as math or history. This is a school that understands and employs an integrated approach to IT.

Professional Development
Teachers are expected to complete professional growth requirements yearly.

Employment
TASIS The American School in England is looking for teaching candidates that are skilled, experienced, and highly qualified. Teaching candidates need to have at least three years’ full-time experienced with at least a BA, although advanced degrees are preferred. Teachers who do not hold an EU passport need to have at least three years of consecutive teaching in an American curriculum school in order to qualify for a work permit.

The school is especially looking for teachers with IB, AP and boarding school experience. Teachers at TASIS The American School in England are expected to also serve as advisors, coaches, sponsors of activities and chaperones for weekend trips. Additionally, about 20% of the faculty serve as faculty residents in the dormitories. Detailed teaching responsibilities are listed online.

Teachers who are US citizens are exempt from British Income Tax for the first two years. Teachers have to pay an 11% tax for the National Insurance Contribution (similar to US Social Security). Salaries are competitive and are determined by the Headmaster based on experience and qualifications. Teachers receive credit for up to 16 years of experience.

Benefits include: private health, dental, long term disability, personal pension, full tuition for school age children, up to £1000 relocation expenses, and all housing and utilities and meals if the teacher is part of the boarding team.

Applications for employment are online. If you are interested in applying for a position, you should send a letter of application, a resume, and the application form to: headmaster@tasisengland.org
or send a fax to: Headmaster: +44 1932 560493
or post to:
Headmaster
TASIS The American School in England
Coldharbour Lane
Thorpe
Surrey TW20 8TE
England

About London
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