Secondary Japanese Teacher - Bangkok, Thailand - August 2026

- Japanese Language Teacher
- Bangkok, Thailand
- August 2026 start

We are looking for a dedicated, well-qualified Teacher of Japanese Language to join the languages team and deliver a rewarding learning experience for students.
Japanese is a popular subject and it is taught at Key Stage 3 (beginner courses from Year 7) and the IGCSE course is taught at Key Stage 4 with some students pursuing A Level Japanese in the sixth form.

The school seek to appoint a teacher who will demonstrate substantial subject expertise and the ability to nurture every pupil by fostering a culture of high expectations and love of learning. The successful candidate will be able to employ adaptive teaching strategies, including the use of digital tools and traditional methods, to support and stretch all learners. Knowledge of the A-Level curriculum and Key Stage 5 teaching experience would be an advantage.

Teachers at this school are committed to academic excellence and to developing and improving their professional practice. They also play an active role in the co-curricular, extra-curricular and pastoral aspects of the school life. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who value collaboration and offer a nurturing forward-thinking approach to education.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:
•A degree in Linguistics or a related field.
•A PGCE (or equivalent) leading to qualified teacher status.
•Three or more years of experience in teaching across a range of key stages.
•Evidence of professional development and self-learning.
•To be kind, well-mannered and wise as a role model for our students.
•Highly organised, efficient and excellent communicator familiar with dual-language environments.
•Always motivated for the best interest of the child and able to work productively within a high-performing and energetic setting.
•The highest standards and expertise in strong practice in safeguarding and a willingnessto support and challenge colleagues so that we set a standard for international schools.
•To be passionate about helping us replicate the success of the school by being committed to teaching the whole child.
To be able to obtain a clear enhanced DBS check/International Child Protection Certificate and a criminal records check (or equivalent) from the UK and from all other countries you've worked in with no question regarding suitability to work with children.
•Appropriate references from your current and previous employer, enforced by personal phone calls made to each referee.
•Familiarity with the national curriculum in England and EYFS as appropriate.
•To be an inspirational teacher who knows how to support and extend each student.
•Outstanding ICT skills with working experience of Google suite of applications and Apple operating systems to promote learning.
•Qualificationswill be verified in accordance with Thai law and visa requirements.
•Medical Fitness.
•Willing to embrace the resilience adjust and flexibility required for best practice in safeguarding.
•Fully prepared to lead and support change in a fast-paced growing school.
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The school offer an excellent salary and benefits package including annual flight allowance, medical insurance, housing, a competitive salary and places in school for two children.

The school is situated on a world-class, purpose-built campus with outstanding facilities that include a sports compile (with Olympic-size swimming pool), a 625-seat auditorium and specialist science, music and art classrooms, as well as a bespoke early years centre with outstanding outdoor and indoor learning areas. The school is in the prestigious Ratchada–Rama 3 area of Bangkok, with easy access to the financial district and the city centre.

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