Secondary Teacher of History

Secondary Teacher of History (Starting 2026/27)

(PGCE with QTS/ iPGCE with iQTS or equivalent required)

Bangkok Patana School is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, caring, and experienced Secondary Teacher of History to join our outstanding team. The role involves teaching students Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The ability to deliver high-quality teaching at IB level is essential. We are looking for a teacher who can inspire curiosity about the past, foster critical thinking, and make a meaningful impact on young people's lives within a world-class environment.

Why Bangkok Patana?

Our campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, including specialist classrooms, extensive digital resources, and a thriving extracurricular programme. Set in vibrant Bangkok, you will enjoy one of the most dynamic cities in Asia with a welcoming expatriate community, excellent professional development opportunities, and a supportive, collaborative team culture.

Is this a good fit for you?

We are looking for a teacher who combines deep subject knowledge with the ability to engage students in historical inquiry and debate. You will bring proven experience in high-performing schools, a dynamic approach to curriculum design and enrichment activities, and the flexibility to thrive in a diverse and ambitious international community. Highly adaptable and collaborative, you will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

Our Mission and Values:

Our mission is to ensure that students of different nationalities grow to their full potential as independent learners in a caring British international community. We develop global citizens who shape their world through independence, empathy, creativity and critical thinking.

Safeguarding Commitment:

We expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share our commitment and to review and affirm that they have read, understood and will abide by our safeguarding policies. We use recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks to maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and child safety. These are aligned with the written expectations of the International Taskforce on Child Protection.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Discrimination

Our polices and practice are shaped by the diverse international community we serve. We treat all members of our School community including colleagues, students and members of the public fairly and consistently, in a non-discriminatory manner and with proper regard for their rights and obligations.

Application Process:

If you are passionate about History and eager to contribute to a leading international school community, we welcome your completed application found in the TES portal.

(*Check that you have answered all questions before final submission. Your data previously stored on the old TES portal or Schrole may not always populate the application form as expected.)

Include a personalised letter addressed to Secondary Principal Matt Seddon, which demonstrates how your qualifications, philosophy of education, experience, skills and attributes enable you to meet the essential and desirable requirements of the post.

Upload an up-to-date CV with your fully completed application form. Provide the names and contact details of three referees. In line with our safer recruitment practices, two written references must be from your current employer:

• one from your line manager

• one from your Head of School or Principal.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the application deadline.