Secondary Teacher of Physical Education (Maternity Cover)
Bangkok Patana SchoolTeaching
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed25 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
Secondary Teacher of Physical Education – Maternity Cover
(Teaching Qualification (e.g., QTS) & TRN or Equivalent Required)
Bangkok Patana School is on the lookout for a passionate, supportive, and experienced Secondary Teacher of Physical Education to join our exceptional team. This position involves instructing students across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, which may include Academic PE. The capability to deliver top-notch teaching at the IB level is crucial. We seek an educator who can ignite enthusiasm for movement, advocate for lifelong health and fitness, and create a significant impact on the lives of young individuals within a premier educational environment.
Why Choose Bangkok Patana?
Our campus boasts cutting-edge facilities, including swimming pools, extensive playing fields, specialized PE areas, and a vibrant extracurricular sports program. Located in the lively city of Bangkok, you will experience one of Asia's most energetic cities, complete with a welcoming expatriate community, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, collaborative team atmosphere.
Is This Opportunity Right for You?
We are in search of a teacher who merges extensive subject knowledge with the ability to cultivate a passion for sport, fitness, and academic inquiry. You will possess proven experience in high-performing educational institutions, a dynamic approach to both the curriculum and extracurricular engagements, and the adaptability to excel in a diverse and ambitious international setting. Being highly collaborative and adaptable, you will showcase outstanding communication skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents alike.
Our Mission and Values:
At Bangkok Patana, we are committed to nurturing global citizens who are independent, innovative, and empathetic thinkers. Our school community flourishes on principles of diversity, inclusivity, and integrity. We provide a supportive environment where students are motivated to achieve their full potential.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
Bangkok Patana School prioritizes the safeguarding and welfare of all students, and we expect our staff to uphold this commitment. Candidates selected for the role will undergo comprehensive background checks.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Discrimination:
Our policies and practices reflect the diverse international community we serve. We ensure that every member of our school community, including colleagues, students, and the public, is treated fairly and consistently, in a non-discriminatory manner, with due regard for their rights and responsibilities.
Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this role and wish to contribute to a leading international school community, we invite you to submit your application via the TES portal.
(*Ensure that all questions are answered before final submission. Data previously stored on the old TES portal or Schrole may not always auto-fill the application form as intended.)
Please include a personalized letter addressed to Secondary Principal Matt Seddon, illustrating how your qualifications, educational philosophy, experience, skills, and attributes align with the essential and desirable criteria for the role.
Attach an up-to-date CV along with your fully completed application form. Provide the names and contact information for three referees. In alignment with our safer recruitment practices, two written references must come from your current employer:
• one from your line manager
• one from your Head of School or Principal.
Candidates who are British, or who have resided or worked in the UK for over six months, will be required to submit a current International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) issued by ACRO.
We reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the application deadline.
(Teaching Qualification (e.g., QTS) & TRN or Equivalent Required)
Bangkok Patana School is on the lookout for a passionate, supportive, and experienced Secondary Teacher of Physical Education to join our exceptional team. This position involves instructing students across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, which may include Academic PE. The capability to deliver top-notch teaching at the IB level is crucial. We seek an educator who can ignite enthusiasm for movement, advocate for lifelong health and fitness, and create a significant impact on the lives of young individuals within a premier educational environment.
Why Choose Bangkok Patana?
Our campus boasts cutting-edge facilities, including swimming pools, extensive playing fields, specialized PE areas, and a vibrant extracurricular sports program. Located in the lively city of Bangkok, you will experience one of Asia's most energetic cities, complete with a welcoming expatriate community, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, collaborative team atmosphere.
Is This Opportunity Right for You?
We are in search of a teacher who merges extensive subject knowledge with the ability to cultivate a passion for sport, fitness, and academic inquiry. You will possess proven experience in high-performing educational institutions, a dynamic approach to both the curriculum and extracurricular engagements, and the adaptability to excel in a diverse and ambitious international setting. Being highly collaborative and adaptable, you will showcase outstanding communication skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents alike.
Our Mission and Values:
At Bangkok Patana, we are committed to nurturing global citizens who are independent, innovative, and empathetic thinkers. Our school community flourishes on principles of diversity, inclusivity, and integrity. We provide a supportive environment where students are motivated to achieve their full potential.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
Bangkok Patana School prioritizes the safeguarding and welfare of all students, and we expect our staff to uphold this commitment. Candidates selected for the role will undergo comprehensive background checks.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Discrimination:
Our policies and practices reflect the diverse international community we serve. We ensure that every member of our school community, including colleagues, students, and the public, is treated fairly and consistently, in a non-discriminatory manner, with due regard for their rights and responsibilities.
Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this role and wish to contribute to a leading international school community, we invite you to submit your application via the TES portal.
(*Ensure that all questions are answered before final submission. Data previously stored on the old TES portal or Schrole may not always auto-fill the application form as intended.)
Please include a personalized letter addressed to Secondary Principal Matt Seddon, illustrating how your qualifications, educational philosophy, experience, skills, and attributes align with the essential and desirable criteria for the role.
Attach an up-to-date CV along with your fully completed application form. Provide the names and contact information for three referees. In alignment with our safer recruitment practices, two written references must come from your current employer:
• one from your line manager
• one from your Head of School or Principal.
Candidates who are British, or who have resided or worked in the UK for over six months, will be required to submit a current International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) issued by ACRO.
We reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the application deadline.