Primary/ Lower school Homeroom Teacher

Uppingham School Vietnam - Hung Yen Campus is preparing to open its doors in August 2026, and we are seeking dedicated, empathetic, and experienced Form Teachers to foster a supportive and engaging atmosphere 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, who in turn reports to the Headmistress of Uppingham Hung Yen.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The main goals for Junior School Form Teachers include providing outstanding pastoral care to their students, effectively executing the curriculum, embodying the Uppingham Hung Yen ethos, and nurturing strong connections with students and their families.

At Uppingham Hung Yen, educators focus on the learning and well-being of their students, aiming to achieve the highest standards of performance and behavior. Teachers are expected to demonstrate integrity while keeping their professional skills and knowledge up to date within a culture that values high expectations and ongoing improvement. They build positive professional relationships and work closely with parents to support the best interests of the children. Maintaining a professional attitude that reflects the ideals and values of UHY is essential, contributing positively to all facets of school life, from promoting good manners to engaging in enrichment activities.

Form Teachers will:

• Set ambitious expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge students
• Cultivate a passion for learning and ignite children’s intellectual curiosity
• Demonstrate strong subject and curriculum expertise
• Create and implement well-structured lesson plans
• Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate the varied strengths and needs of all learners
• Use assessment strategically to achieve effective outcomes
• Manage behavior to foster a positive and secure learning space
• Fulfill wider professional responsibilities
• Support Admissions processes

Further details can be found in the attached Candidate Brief.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary aligned 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 working hours
• Coverage of official government visa and work permit fees for the duration of employment at Uppingham Hung Yen

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply’ button below via the WhatSchool platform.

Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A completed Application Form (available in the supporting documents below), along with 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 confirming any name changes (if applicable)

Safer Recruitment

Uppingham Hung Yen is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in our care, making it our top priority. All members of the school community are required to follow our Safeguarding procedures and undergo necessary safeguarding checks. Staff must have a clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check, with no concerns regarding their suitability to work with children.