Teachers make a school. And, at the British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park, we recruit only the most highly qualified educators from across the globe. 99% of our parents believe their child is taught by high-quality teachers and that they have a good relationship with them.
To be part of our team, we expect teachers to be fully on board with our values, be able to encourage creativity and growth in our children and, of course, be experienced educators. The teachers at BISC-LP embody the school spirit of excellence—which translates to excellent results for our students.
Mike spent 20 years working in England before securing his dream job in the US.
Mike hails from a long line of teachers and spent the first 20 years of his career as a math teacher in England. He took on more responsibility with each role, before eventually achieving his childhood dream of becoming a headteacher. He led a secondary school for three years before the opportunity arose for him to take his skills to Washington, D.C. as Head of Secondary at the British International School. Mike is passionate about empowering his teachers to help students master their subject matter, while having fun and making memories along the way.
John worked in a beautiful English village before moving to Chicago in 2007.
After graduating with a degree in science, John decided to fulfill his ambition to become a teacher. His first post was at a village school on the Staffordshire Moorlands in England, with picturesque views right outside the classroom window. John moved to the British International School of Chicago in 2007, excited to expand his horizons overseas. He was then appointed Head of Primary at South Loop. John enjoys enhancing the curriculum so it continually challenges and inspires students.
Matt began his teaching career in the same school he attended as a child and moved to Chicago in 2013. His teaching style reflects the diversity and cultural richness he’s come to love in our city. His tenure at our school has been marked by the learning enthusiasm of his students. Matt’s two children are both students at BISC-LP.
Universities Attended: DePaul University Driehaus College of Business
Degrees Earned: Accounting and Economics
Universities Attended: Lane College
Degrees Earned: BA Business
Emma has been with BISC-LP since 2017. Her position as a Pre-Nursery Leader and Program Director has allowed her to combine her knowledge of teaching and caring for young children, with the passion for creating nurturing environments, and for putting children and their families at the center of everything I do.
Universities Attended: Edge Hill University.
Degrees Earned: BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS Certifications Earned.
Certificates Earned: Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education and a Business, Management and Leadership Certificate.
Professional Development Experiences: Primary Science Coordinator, Year Leader, Program Director.
Ali grew up in the South East of England (Kent) and has always been interested in how children learn. She believes that Personalized learning is fundamental in Early Years, as this is when a child’s approach to learning is developed.
Carla attended Liverpool Hope University obtaining a BA (Hons) in Primary Education with History Subject specialism. She will be entering her 10th year at BISC-LP and looks forward to getting to know a new group of children and their families.
Universities Attended: Liverpool Hope University
Degrees Earned: BA (Hons) Primary Education with History Subject specialism
Rick is an experienced educator with 20 years of teaching and school leadership experience. I truly believe that there’s no limit to what every student can achieve if they are given the right opportunities to succeed. Rick and his wife love everything about Chicago and the school and are very happy to have their young daughter attend the school.
Universities Attended: Manchester Metropolitan University
Degrees Earned: BA (Hons) Primary Education
At BISC-LP, technology is seamlessly integrated into our school so that children of any age can use it to learn more and have more fun. Our teachers use technology in traditional learning to make sure it is accessible and approachable.
Students have access to a wide range of technology from an early age such as classroom laptops, iPads, and robotics equipment.
Children learn best when they’re happy—and they’re always happy when our teachers bring the highest education standards into the classroom!
Our teacher’s international experience already gives them an advantage as educators and our world-class online training and collaboration via Nord Anglia University, means our staff stay at the forefront of global education practices.
Many of our teachers learn from subject-specific annual training from leading educational organizations such as MIT, Juilliard, and King’s College London. In fact, Nord Anglia offers every teacher a leadership pathway through our management training courses, culminating in our exclusive Master’s in International Education at King’s College itself.
With the support of the world-leading experts of Nord Anglia’s Education Advisory Board, we ensure our teaching practices remain exceptional. Our teachers are continually assessed against local and national benchmarks, as well as Nord Anglia’s Quality Assurance framework. As a school, we’re accredited through the Council of International Schools and both the IEYC and IPC—an accreditation that is reviewed every 3-5 years.
We conduct rigorous background checks on every member of staff, all of whom receive frequent training in child protection and safeguarding. This underlines our commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for your child.
We believe in recruiting the most passionate, empathetic, and talented teachers. If you’d like to join our thriving school community, email us today.
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British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park
814 and 821 W Eastman Street
Chicago
Illinois 60642
United States
