Primary/ Lower school Homeroom Teacher

Uppingham School Vietnam - Hung Yen Campus is set to launch in August 2026, and we are on the lookout for compassionate, committed, and experienced Form Teachers to create a nurturing, engaging environment as our Primary/Lower School Homeroom Teacher (Foundation Stage 1 – Year 6) (Internal title: Junior School Form Teacher).

The Role

Accountability

The Form Teachers will report directly to the Head of Junior School and, through this position, to the Headmistress of Uppingham Hung Yen.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The primary objectives for Junior School Form Teachers are to deliver exceptional pastoral care for their students, effectively implement the curriculum, uphold the Uppingham Hung Yen ethos, and build meaningful connections with both students and their families.

At Uppingham Hung Yen, teachers prioritize the education and welfare of their pupils, striving to meet the highest standards of performance and behavior. They are expected to act with integrity, keeping their professional skills and knowledge current amid a culture of high expectations and continual improvement. Teachers foster positive professional relationships and collaborate with parents to serve the best interests of the children. They maintain a professional demeanor that aligns with the ideals and values of UHY, contributing positively to all aspects of school life, from encouraging good manners to participating in enrichment programs.

Form Teachers will:

• Establish high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge students

• Foster a love of learning and stimulate children’s intellectual curiosity

• Exhibit excellent subject and curriculum knowledge

• Design and deliver well-structured lessons

• Tailor teaching to meet the diverse strengths and needs of all learners

• Utilize assessment effectively for productive outcomes

• Manage behavior to create a positive and safe learning environment

• Fulfill broader professional responsibilities

• Assist with Admissions

Comprehensive details can be found in the attached Candidate Brief.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary in line with Uppingham Hung Yen’s structured pay scale.

• Medical Insurance

• Relocation Allowance

• Accommodation Allowance

• Annual Return Flight Ticket to home country

• Tuition fee waiver for up to two children per family enrolled at Uppingham Hung Yen

• Daily lunch provided at school during work hours

• Full coverage of official government visa and work permit fees while employed at Uppingham Hung Yen

How To Apply

To submit your application for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button below via the TES Portal or send your applications to careers@uppingham.edu.vn.

Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• A completed Application Form (see supporting documents below), including contact information for at least three referees

• A scanned copy of your teaching and/or professional qualifications

• A scanned copy of your passport (bio-data page)

• Legal documents certifying any name changes (if applicable)

Safer Recruitment

Uppingham Hung Yen is deeply committed to the safety and welfare of the children in our care, making it our highest priority. All members of the school community are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding procedures and undergo necessary safeguarding checks. Staff must possess a clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check with no concerns regarding their suitability to work with children.