Job Overview
Shrewsbury International School Bangkok, City Campus
Job Start: August 2026
Position: Hanqing Bilingual Pathway (HQP) English QTS Teacher
Posting Date: 26 September 2025
Closing Date: 18 October 2025 (Applications will be considered as they arrive)
Department: HQP Early Years or Lower Primary
Salary: According to the Shrewsbury Bangkok QTS salary scale
Benefits
- Two-year contract
- Excellent accommodation in Central Bangkok for singles and couples is available subject to availability at Maitria Residence Rama 9, adjacent to the school. The accommodation is provided free of charge, although a small tax deduction is made at source
- Flights at the beginning and end of each contract
- Medical insurance
- Generous support for personal professional development
Position Summary
Shrewsbury Bangkok City Campus launched the Hanqing Bilingual Pathway (HQP) in August 2025, a pioneering ChineseEnglish bilingual programme for Thai and International students. Following a successful launch, the pathway will expand in August 2026, and we are now seeking passionate, high-quality teachers to join our growing team.
The English QTS Teacher will work in close partnership with a Chinese Classroom Teacher, co-planning and co-teaching in an immersive bilingual environment. Together, the teaching team is responsible for homeroom duties and for delivering a curriculum based on the UK National Curriculum (Early Years Foundation Stage or Key Stage 1), with integrated bilingual approaches. The English QTS Teacher will provide a strong foundation in English literacy and language development, while working collaboratively to ensure children receive a high standard of bilingual learning experience.
All classes have one or two full-time teaching assistants, and the provision is further enhanced by specialist lessons in Thai, PE, Swimming, Music, Library, and more. All Class Teachers also contribute to the school's rich extra-curricular programme You Time!.
Shrewsbury International School Bangkok City campus is thriving, well-resourced, and technology-rich. Students are diligent, motivated, and enthusiastic. Strong parentschool communication and a collaborative ethos underpin our success
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate:
- Be a fully qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
- Be a dedicated outstanding teacher capable of inspiring students
- Will have a full working knowledge of the National Curriculum (Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2)
- Be willing to innovate, collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and contribute to a high-quality bilingual learning experience.
- Have excellent classroom management, assessment for learning, and pastoral care skills.
- Demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to professional growth.
- Value the role of extra-curricular activities in student development.
- Possess excellent communication skills with children, colleagues, and parents.
- Show ambition and aspiration for career development.
Desirable Criteria
- A minimum of 3 years teaching experience
- Experience in international or bilingual schools, ideally with UK National Curriculum EYFS/Key Stage 1.
Child Safeguarding
Shrewsbury International School Bangkok, City Campus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates are required to provide accurate and detailed information about their employment history and the school will carry out background checks on the successful candidate to assess their suitability to work in a school.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) and/or criminal record check(s) according to residence history.
- Formal proof of identity with photo ID (Original Driving License / Passport).
- 3 signed, confidential references (one of which will be from the candidate's current headteacher) before the start of contract.
- Verification of original qualifications.
- Certificate or record of complete course of covid of an approved vaccine
Further Details
Full details of the school are available on our website
Any queries should be forwarded to Luna Cao, Hanqing Bilingual Pathway (HQP) Chinese Principal at Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok City Campus, at [Confidential Information]
