The British School Yangon  

Primary Teacher (Upper KS2) 

Are you passionate about your profession, inspired by working with children, and ready to make a lasting impact to the lives of others, all in the unique and magical setting of Yangon? 

If so, then BSY may well have the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for an upper KS2 Primary teacher with a proven enthusiastic, collaborative, professional, energetic and adventurous approach to learning and to life. If this sounds like you, then read on! 

We are a small school with undoubtedly the best facilities in the city. Our purpose-built spacious and extensively resourced campus provides are the envy of other international schools. We offer a genuine and personalised approach to both our students’ learning and our teachers’ wellbeing and professional development.  

Yangon is an intriguing city to be based in; it’s a city celebrated for its lush greenery, welcoming atmosphere and delightful people. It is also ‘green’ on the FCDO travel advisory map meaning that there are currently no advisories against travel here.  

At BSY our staff enjoy being part of a small, close-knit school community in a school with a personalised approach to both student learning and staff development and wellbeing. If you’re ready to inspire, grow, and thrive in an exceptional environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

Our School 

Established in August 2014 BSY later became part of Nord Anglia Education and its global family of schools. We provide personalised, inspiring learning to students from EYFS- Year 13 offering IPC, IGCSE and A Levels. We link our learning approach and attitude to our four key values: 

Adventure   Courage   Integrity   Kindness 

Our sports facilities include a covered sports field, a 25-metre pool, two gyms, and a climbing wall. The Science Department is equipped with state-of-art science labs and we are proud of our 500-seat theatre and specialist music and art rooms. All year groups have extensive play facilities and outdoor spaces. Our classrooms are exceptional; light, bright and airy with interactive white boards and wireless connectivity.  The school even accommodates the all-famous Yangon Bakehouse coffee shop! What’s not to like? 

We have a strong and extremely supportive parent community, and our students are enthusiastic and creative learners who are a joy to teach. 

About the role 

We are looking for an outstanding teacher to join our team starting August 2025. BSY Primary is a one-form entry school, and we have recently introduced the IPC to challenge and engage our learners. This role would be perfect for an adaptable, flexible team player with high expectations for our students—someone who can design engaging and challenging learning activities and create a learning culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Year 6 Teacher to join our team. In addition to delivering engaging and high-quality lessons, the successful candidate will play a key role in organizing and developing the residential trip for the upcoming year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver an engaging Year 6 curriculum that supports both academic and personal growth.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to develop and refine the residential trip experience.
• Coordinate logistics, risk assessments, and learning objectives for the residential trip.
• Communicate with parents and staff regarding trip planning and expectations.
• Support students in developing independence, resilience, and teamwork.

About you 

You will be an outstanding, inspirational and resilient practitioner, willing to adapt quickly to a new and vibrant culture and one who builds strong and positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

The successful candidate will possess a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification, and at least two years of teaching experience. Committed and creative, you will be reflective on your own teaching and student outcomes, continuously seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative methods to elevate the school’s level of achievement.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Upper Key Stage 2, preferably Year 6.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in or enthusiasm for planning and leading residential trips.
• A commitment to student well-being and holistic development.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to both classroom learning and the development of enriching extra-curricular experiences for our students.

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for Yangon, Myanmar including you must hold a bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate relevant to this post.

About Nord Anglia Education 

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with more than 80 schools located across over 32 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 74,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.  

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure our students love coming to school. 

https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers/working-for-us 

We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.   

Benefits 

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools.  

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in Yangon, a truly intriguing and fascinating city. Here’s your chance to truly make a difference in a country with unique challenges yet incredible opportunities! 

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits: 

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale 

• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration 

• A culture that is fair and consultative  

• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career 

Selection Process 

The closing date for application is Friday 28th Feburary  2025.  

Applications reviewed as they are received, therefore the school reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date as such, early applications are encouraged. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications expected. 

Start Date: 1st of August 2025 

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.  

BSY is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening, as well as  

all appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks (enhanced DBS and ICPC checks) from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.  

Please note that Myanmar law does not recognise unmarried partners and therefore we cannot apply for dependent visas unless a marriage certificate is provided.