Primary School Teacher - KS1

The Casco Schools are looking to appoint enthusiastic and passionate Key Stage 1 (Year 1-2) Primary school teacher to work in our close, supportive and dynamic team.

Watch our video here for a little more on life in Panama and at The Casco School.

As a boutique, bilingual British school, The Casco School was established to provide high-quality education in Panama. We currently offer preschool, primary, and high school programmes. Our schools are united by one philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our staff, and our community.

The Casco School is unique in character, offering a truly engaging global education for students, nestled in two of Panama's neighbourhoods: the main business district, Costa del Este, and in the north of the city, Albrook. Our schools are creative, dynamic, and centred around a strong community of families seeking a distinctive neighbourhood school. We welcome families from around the world, all of whom embrace our international ethos.

We aim to inspire our students to learn, explore, and excel, developing them into confident, creative, and well-rounded global citizens who approach challenges with determination and enthusiasm. We offer an unparalleled standard of personalised education, providing opportunities for students to explore their creative side and learn from the best international teachers in small groups. Each classroom has both an English- and Spanish-speaking co-teacher working collaboratively to tailor learning for every child. We follow Talk for Writing, White Rose Mathematics. Experience in any of these is advantageous but not required. Phonics is a key part of our Key Stage 1 curriculum so experience in a phonetics programme is key to this role.

As a member of our team, we genuinely value your skills and experience. We operate with a horizontal leadership approach, with our school principals actively involved in daily school life. Decisions are made collaboratively wherever possible, as we recognise that teachers know the children best. As a purposefully smaller school, our leaders and teachers know each child on campus, reinforcing our commitment to building a community-driven school. While we are bilingual, we do not expect fluency in Spanish, only a positive attitude towards learning.

Discover Panama – a vibrant paradise where stunning beaches meet lush rainforests, and rich cultural history blends with modern amenities. With a warm climate year-round, an affordable cost of living, and welcoming communities, Panama offers an exceptional quality of life. The country’s excellent healthcare and booming economy make it ideal for families, professionals, and individuals alike. From the cosmopolitan energy of Panama City to the peaceful beauty of coastal towns, Panama provides a unique balance of adventure and relaxation, making it a perfect place to call home.

To learn more about our school, please visit our website, our Instagram page or contact our Primary Principals Mark Symmonds or Lupe Martin

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a major role in this unique school. A full overview of the role and responsibilities can be found in the attached job description. 

All candidates are expected to have: 

• A Bachelor of Education degree or a PGCE from an accredited university, and QTS or other internationally recognised teaching qualification (expectation)
• At least two years of recent experience in whole-class teaching of the Primary UK National Curriculum (preferably)
• Secure knowledge of excellent classroom practice in teaching, learning, assessment and reporting
• A willingness and enthusiasm to collaborate with co-teachers, teaching assistants and subject specialists
• Secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection best practice 
• An understanding of Spanish is not an expectation, but a willingness to learn is.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary 
• Flights at the start and end of contract
• Initial 2 year contract (renewable annually thereafter)
• Private health insurance
• Excellent working environment with supportive and committed staff
• Students who are inquirers and highly motivated by inspirational teaching
• Personal and professional development opportunities, including career growth within the school

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you would like to be part of The Casco School, we look forward to receiving your application as follows:

• Fill out the TES application form
• Add an up-to-date CV
• Include your letter of application outlining your experience, personal and professional qualities and reasons for choosing The Casco School (1 side of A4).

We will interview excellent candidates as we receive them and may appoint an excellent candidate before the closing date.

Following an initial selection process, applicants will be contacted. 

1. Informal 15-minute discussion on the role 
2. Formal interviews will take place 
3. Offer Made
4. References Checked
5. Criminal background checks will be requested
6. Upon acceptance our excellent onboarding process begins. 

Start date: 18th August 2025

The Casco Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. All post-holders are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks both from their country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.