Job overview
Year 1 Classroom Teacher – Immediate Start
Prasarnmit Primary International Programme, Bangkok
Prasarnmit Primary International Programme is seeking an enthusiastic, fully qualified, and inspiring Year 1 Teacher to join our Primary team immediately. This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to step into a warm, supportive, and well-resourced environment without delay.
Our Year 1 classes offer a nurturing yet structured learning environment that facilitates a smooth transition from the Early Years into more formal learning. We are looking for a teacher who can build strong relationships with children and parents, and create a classroom where curiosity, independence, and a love of learning flourish.
We welcome applicants available for an immediate start.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education (Honours) with QTS or equivalent (e.g., PGCE/i, PGDE)
- Additional Key Stage 1/Primary-specific training or qualifications are highly desirable
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons that cover the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum and support children’s academic, social, and emotional development.
- Create a positive, stimulating, and well-organised classroom environment with age-appropriate resources that encourage independence and collaboration.
- Track and assess pupil progress through regular observations, formative assessments, and summative reporting.
- Maintain effective communication with parents, providing both written reports and informal updates on children’s progress and well-being.
- Work closely with co-teachers and the wider Primary team to ensure consistency, high standards of teaching, and strong pastoral care.
- Support children in developing strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, including daily phonics and guided reading.
- Contribute to wider school life, including assemblies, performances, trips, and community events.
- Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety at all times.
Skills & Attributes
- A strong understanding of how young children learn in Key Stage 1, balancing structured teaching with creativity and exploration.
- Knowledge and experience of teaching early reading and writing, including phonics (Read Write Inc. or similar preferred).
- Excellent classroom management skills with a positive, supportive approach.
- Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility, patience, and enthusiasm when adapting lessons to meet the needs of EAL learners and children with different abilities.
- Ability to foster independence, resilience, and curiosity in young learners.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of teaching experience in a Primary or Key Stage 1 setting.
- Up-to-date DBS or police clearance to work with children.
- Knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 is essential; experience with the IPC is advantageous.
- Experience supporting EAL learners is beneficial.
Contract & Benefits
- 2-year renewable contract
- Competitive salary (paid in Thai Baht)
- Thai teaching license and visa provided
- Health insurance allowance
- Working-day lunches provided
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
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