About this role
<p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Position Summary / Job Goals:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>The Village School is actively recruiting for the <strong>2026–2027 academic year</strong>. </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>The ideal Computer Science candidate will inspires students, set ambitious expectations, and supports all learners in achieving strong academic outcomes. To create a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and mastery of mathematical concepts and skills.</span><span> </span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications / Training:</b></H2> </div><div><div> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field.</span> </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Teaching certification or equivalent professional training.</span> </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Strong pedagogical understanding of Computer Science instruction, assessment, and differentiation.</span> </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.</span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Experience / Knowledge:</b></H2> </div><div><div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Demonstrates expert knowledge of Computer Science content and effective instructional practices.</span> </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Designs coherent sequences of lessons that deepen understanding and build complex skills.</span> </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Uses formative and summative assessment to guide instruction, diagnose learning needs, and provide actionable feedback.</span> </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Understands how young people develop and learns to personalize instruction based on ability, background, interests, and learning needs.</span> </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Creates and maintains high expectations for student progress, behaviour, and classroom culture.</span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Attributes:</b></H2> </div><div><div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Holds high professional and ethical standards; models integrity and respect.</span> </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Builds positive, productive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.</span> </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Flexible, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.</span> </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Encourages curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset in learners.</span> </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Collaborates effectively and contributes positively to the wider school community.</span> </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Culturally responsive, inclusive, and committed to student wellbeing and success.</span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> </div> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Reports To / Evaluated by:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>High School Director (or designated instructional leader)</span><span> </span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Major Responsibilities and Duties:</b></H2> </div><div><div> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Set ambitious expectations for all students and take responsibility for their academic progress in Computer Science.</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote deep understanding, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Create a safe, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment rooted in high standards of behaviour and mutual respect.</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Use assessment data to monitor learning, adjust instruction, differentiate support, and provide timely, meaningful feedback.</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Communicate regularly with parents and colleagues regarding student progress, achievement, and wellbeing.</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Participate actively in professional learning, reflect on teaching practice, and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.</span> </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Contribute to extracurricular activities, school events, and wider NAE initiatives, fostering collaboration and global citizenship.</span> </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values in all interactions.</span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Village Believes that Effective Employees are:</b></H2> </div><div><div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span><strong>Accountable</strong> - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.</span> </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span><strong>Strategic</strong> - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction. </span><span> </span></span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span><strong>Collaborative</strong> - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes</span> </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span><strong>Entrepreneurial</strong> - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success. </span><span> </span></span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span><strong>Enabling</strong> - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others</span> </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span><strong>Agile</strong> - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment</span> </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span><strong>Resilient</strong> - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations </span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> </div> </div></div></div></div><p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><span style="color:#222222">TO APPLY:</span></strong> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#222222">Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. </span> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#222222">At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.</span> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#222222">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 your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.</span> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"> </span></span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><span style="color:#222222">We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.</span></strong> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><span style="color:#222222">Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></strong> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><span style="color:#222222">Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <div style="text-align:start"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div>