History/Humanities Teacher

Haileybury Astana is a leading British international school in Kazakhstan, offering a UK-based curriculum within a vibrant, supportive, and innovative learning community. We are currently inviting applications for the position of History/Humanities Teacher.

The successful applicant for the History/Humanities Teacher position will be an outstanding and experienced educator committed to helping students achieve academic excellence within an engaging and challenging History and Humanities curriculum framework.

To view our comprehensive information pack and details of the application procedure please Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.

Applicants should possess the following qualities:

• A passion and energy working with students, parents and colleagues;
  

• A track record of effective and strategic leadership;
  

• An excellent knowledge KS3, GCSE/IGCSE, and A Level or IB History and related Humanities curricula;
  

• A collaborator who prioritises learning and teaching
  

• A desire and ability to engender the best in others;
  

• An excellent communicator with interpersonal skills for a range of stakeholders.

Applications are invited from experienced colleagues with a clear understanding of the English National Curriculum in History and Humanities, who are committed to supporting the Haileybury Habits.

Remuneration Package

A generous package including a very competitive salary, annual gratuity, Allianz medical insurance, annual flights home, full school fee remission for up to 3 children, high quality fully furnished accommodation, and relocation allowance is offered according to eligibility.

Full details will be made available to successful candidates following interviews.

Closing Date

Applications close: 23:59 KZ Time (GMT +5) on Monday, 6th of April, 2026

Haileybury Astana School reserves the right to interview and recruit strong candidates before the closing date and therefore encourages applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

All applications should be made through the WhatSchool platform. No applications will be accepted through any other means.

Interviews:

Our recruitment procedure will be conducted by online video-conferencing interviews with the Senior Leadership team:

• Initial Interviews for longlisted candidates will be held by the Head and Deputy Head of the Senior school.

• Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held by the Headmaster and HR Director.

All applications will be acknowledged. Applicants, who have not been contacted for an interview by 6th of April, can assume that on this occasion they have been unsuccessful and are sincerely thanked by the Board for their interest

The successful applicant must be available to commence employment in August 2026.

Haileybury Astana is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and those connected to the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a DBS check or IPCC equivalent. Online searches will be carried out as part of due diligence checks for shortlisted candidates.

Personal data will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Haileybury Astana School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We prioritize the safety and well-being of children in our school by taking Safeguarding and Child Protection very seriously. Our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy outlines the measures we have in place to ensure the safety of all students. This policy covers the procedures we follow to both prevent and respond to any concerns related to child protection.