Primary Class Teacher with Year Group Leader Responsibility

The British School Manila seeks a motivated Year Group Leader to join our team in August 2025.

Year Group Leader

(with Class Teacher Responsibilities)

We are open to re-organisation of our team in order to accommodate the skills set of an exemplary candidate and therefore invite applications from those with all primary teaching expertise - EYFS / KS1 and KS2.

We welcome applications from those currently with leadership responsibilities, as well as those who are aspiring to leadership and are driven by a desire to achieve this.

At British School Manila, we’re all about creating a values-driven community that puts the well-being and holistic development of every child at the forefront of learning. We foster a vibrant, learning-focused environment, considering the unique identity of every child and valuing the diversity of our community.

If you believe in nurturing curious minds in a supportive and inclusive environment, we can’t wait to meet you! 

Why would you want to work with us and what makes us different?

At BSM, our core values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone has an opportunity to flourish and feel a sense of belonging.

Well-being is at the heart of everything we do. Our bespoke Well-Being Framework promotes a whole-school approach to fostering positive physical and mental health.

Our unique GCE curriculum emphasises connecting with nature and communities, enhancing learning through Service-Learning Partnerships, learning outdoors and participating in enriching residential visits as part of the journey.

Our Key Stage 1 curriculum is grounded in play-based pedagogies, fostering creativity and exploration and valuing the interests of our children as individuals.

With highly skilled support staff and excellent student-to-staff ratios, we offer exceptional provision with an individualised approach to learning.

Location: Manila, Philippines

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Fixed-Term

We offer you:

●       A welcoming community where celebrating identity within diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of fostering a sense of belonging for all.

●       An approach that recognises staff well-being as a key component in delivering the very best for our students.

●       A commitment to global citizenship, promoting empathy, respect, and intercultural understanding.

●       A focus on learning and values-driven, research-based developments.

●       A highly competitive compensation package including child school places, housing, medical insurance, and more.

●       Enriched Professional Learning. We are committed to supporting the continuous professional development of our teachers. At BSM, you will have access to high-quality training, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities, ensuring that your career grows as much as your students do.

The following benefits are offered:

●       High-quality leased accommodation

●       School placements for up to 2 children are subsidised at 90% per child

●       Annual return flight allowance for teacher and dependents

●       Generous baggage allowances

●       Settling-in allowance

●       Group medical and dental cover for teacher and dependents

Find out more about working at BSM by watching our teacher videos here.

Applications are welcomed from:

●      Individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

●      Candidates who were previously shortlisted but were unsuccessful in previous recruitment years. 

●      Families, single teachers, teaching couples. Please let us know if your partner is applying for a position or if you have a teacher partner but there isn’t currently an advertised job for their skill set.

Application process, please submit the following:

●       A fully completed application form.

●       CV

●       A supporting statement which outlines your experience, your alignment with British School Manila’s values and what you will bring to the role. This supporting statement may be submitted within your application form or as attached as a separate document.

We strongly advise that applicants review the attached person specification and Job Description for the position before completing the application.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2024

Interviews will be ongoing and will be held throughout October/November 2024. 

Since we expect a high volume of applications, we welcome early applications and are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates by giving feedback.

We reserve the right to make offers and appointments before the closing date.

The British School Manila is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note, should your application be successful, a full range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken, including international and enhanced DBS checks. Employment is subject to satisfactory background checks.

Please refer to

www.britishschoolmanila.org for more information about our school.

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The British School Manila (BSM) is a co-educational, private, not-for-profit British international school that welcomes 970 students aged 3-18, representing 53 nationalities. BSM’s Guiding Statements underpin all that we do. Our purpose is to provide an outstanding holistic British international education, empowering students to flourish as global citizens with the skills, understanding and values, to make a positive contribution to our world. We are a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), COBIS (Council of British International Schools) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a founding member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and a member of the East Asian Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)