Year 1 Leader

Year 4 Leader - Curriculum and Assessment (Starting 2026/27)

(Teaching Qualification (e.g., QTS) & TRN or Equivalent Required)

Bangkok Patana School seeks qualified and passionate Year Group Leader (Curriculum) to join our dynamic and highly collaborative team within the Primary School.

Our Year Group Leaders (Curriculum) play a central role in shaping high-quality learning across the Primary School. They lead the design and delivery of a rich, coherent curriculum that reflects our standards and values, ensuring that teaching is responsive, engaging, and appropriately challenging for every learner. Working closely with colleagues, specialists, and families, they help to build a strong culture of learning and sense of belonging within the year group and support smooth progression into the next stage of Primary learning.

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?

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, thoughtful, and forward-looking Primary practitioner and middle leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings warmth, clarity, and professionalism to their work. You will hold a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent with QTS) and have a strong track record in leading high-quality learning. Experience in international or culturally diverse settings is an advantage. Most importantly, you will be committed to fostering curiosity, confidence, and well-being in every child, and to contributing positively to our vibrant school community.

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:

Interested candidates are requested to apply through 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 bespoke and personalised letter addressed to Primary Principal Sarah McCormack, outlining your educational philosophy, relevant experience, and how your

values align with those of Bangkok Patana School.

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.

Successful candidates who are British, or who have lived or worked in the UK for more than six months, will be required to submit a current International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) issued by ACRO.

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