Primary/ Lower school Homeroom Teacher

Uppingham School Vietnam - Hung Yen Campus will open in August 2026 and we are seeking kind, dedicated, professional and experienced Form Teachers to provide a high-quality, caring and stimulating environment for our Primary/ Lower school Homeroom Teacher (Foundation Stage 1 – Year 6) (Internal name: Junior School Form Teacher)

The Role

Accountability

Accountable to the Head of Junior School and, through the Head of Junior School, to the Headmistress of Uppingham Hung Yen.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Junior School Form Teachers’ chief aims are to provide outstanding pastoral care to the children in their form, to effectively deliver the curriculum, to ensure the Uppingham Hung Yen ethos is understood and followed, and to maintain a meaningful rapport with individual pupils and parents.

Teachers at Uppingham Hung Yen are expected to make the education and welfare of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity and ensure that their professional knowledge and skills are up to date within a climate of high expectations and continuous improvement. They forge positive professional relationships and work with parents in the best interest of the children in their care. Teachers always conduct themselves in an appropriate professional manner to foster the aims and ethos of UHY and make a positive contribution in all areas of school life, from the promotion of good manners to involvement in enrichment activities.

Form Teachers will:

1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

2. Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity

3. Demonstrate outstanding subject and curriculum knowledge

4. Plan and teach well-structured lessons

5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

6. Make accurate and productive use of assessment

7. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment

8. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

9. Supporting Admissions

Full details are available 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 Flights Ticket to home country

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

• Daily lunch provided in school when on duty

• Official government visa and work permit fees fully covered while being employed at Uppingham Hung Yen

How To Apply

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

Applications should include:

• A Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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

• A scanned copy of teaching qualification(s) and/or professional qualification(s)

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

• Legal document(s) certifying any change of name (if applicable)

Safer Recruitment

Uppingham Hung Yen is fundamentally committed to safeguarding the children in our care and their welfare is our top priority. All adults in the school community are expected to follow its Safeguarding procedures and are required to undertake safeguarding Checks. Staff will hold a clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check with no question regarding suitability to work with children.