English and Individual & Societies Teacher, Middle School

English and Individual & Societies Teacher, Middle School

Employment Terms: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: August 2026

Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights. Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!

The Opportunity

We are seeking an English and Individual & Societies (History and/or Geography) Teacher to work in our Middle School on a full-time, permanent basis. In a community where social-emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion are key priorities, the successful candidate demonstrates empathy, creativity, strong communication skills and the ability to build a caring rapport with students and colleagues. The successful candidate will join both the English Department and the Individuals and Societies Department, and as a key member of the middle school faculty, will have dotted line reporting into the Head, Middle School. This posting is for an existing vacancy with a projected start date of August, 2026.

Key Accountabilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Using a lens of social-emotional learning, create a class environment that inspires and supports learning and personal growth.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education in accordance with each student's ability.
• Fosters a love of language and literature in young people.
• Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty and other staff members.
• Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with the IB and Ministry of Education curriculum ensuring differentiation.
• Develop culturally relevant, inclusive and responsive English and History and/or Geography curriculums for diverse learners.
• Support students to develop interdisciplinary understanding through interdisciplinary units of inquiry, collaborating with faculty across disciplines.
• Develop course outlines, unit plans, lesson plans ensuring integration of all aspects of the IB Middle Years Program curricula, with a focus on inquiry and interdisciplinary based learning.
• Update all necessary records accurately as required by the Ministry, IBO and school guidelines.
• Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress including formally through report cards and parent-teacher meetings.
• Keep up-to-date and incorporate best practices in subject area and approaches to teaching and learning through professional reading, participating in workshops and other professional development opportunities.
• Participate actively in faculty and department/Middle School meetings and meet regularly with all course teams to plan, review and update the written curriculum.
• Assume responsibility for and participate in co-curricular activities and supervision duties.
• Participate as an Advisor, mentoring students and meeting them regularly.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a specialization in English and History and/or Geography, and a valid Ontario College of Teachers certification (or equivalent) with I/S qualifications in English and History and/or Geography.
• Minimum three years’ teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in and knowledge of IB is a strong asset.
• Passionate about tailoring teaching to the unique needs of Middle School students.
• Strong curriculum development skills and assessment practices that incorporate strategies relevant to the age and stage assessment practices.
• A relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies in their practice.
• Experience and/or commitment to incorporating equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles into curriculum development and teaching practice.
• Embraces innovation and collaboration.
• Knowledge of relevant technology and able to work in a laptop and online environment.
• Adept at leveraging technology to deliver education program and correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the community at large.
• Belief in and alignment to Branksome Hall’s mission, vision and values.
• Passionate about teaching and being in service of students and the community.
• Ability to work both independently with little direct supervision as well as be a collaborative team member.

Why Join Branksome Hall

Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:

• Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, health & dental benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees.
• Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship.
• Engage with a network of internationally renowned industry experts, leaders and entrepreneurs.
• Access to state of the art facilities and resources to support wellness, innovation and entrepreneurship such as the fitness center, swimming pools, and makerspaces.

Target Hiring Range

Placement on the Branksome Hall Faculty Salary Grid is determined based upon years of applicable teaching experience, level of education completed, and Additional Qualifications (AQs). The grid ranges from $70,903.08 – $101,270.67 for up to 6 years of applicable experience and $101,615.33 – $134,998.82 for more than 6 years of applicable experience.

How To Apply

Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application. Applications will be reviewed on March 19th, 2026 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.

Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:

Branksome Hall – Human Resources10 Elm AvenueToronto, OntarioM4W 1N4

Please be advised that a closed AI system may be employed in our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the review of all candidates. While this technology helps us assess qualifications, our team actively reviews outcomes to identify and address any potential assumptions or biases throughout the process.

Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: branksome.on.ca.

Key skills/competency

• IB Middle Years Program
• Social-Emotional Learning
• Curriculum Development
• Differentiated Instruction
• Interdisciplinary Teaching
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
• Classroom Management
• Parent Communication
• Co-curricular Activities
• Educational Technology