About This Role
Are you a UK-qualified Primary teacher ready to help shape a remarkable new school? This is a rare chance to join the founding team at Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh, “a school like no other in Cambodia”, and to make your mark from day one at our brand new campus.
Shrewsbury Phnom Penh delivers a British primary education (National Curriculum for England) for students aged 3–18. We are part of the Shrewsbury family of schools, connected to one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions with almost 500 years of scholarship and celebrated alumni, including Charles Darwin. Our Early Years opened in the iconic Flatiron building in August 2022, our purpose-built Primary campus opened in September 2024 and a new 7-hectare all-through campus opens in September 2026.
At Shrewsbury Phnom Penh the business of learning is serious fun. Our mission is to educate and empower students to flourish in life and contribute positively to the world. We value inner virtues, character, and the skills that set young people up for meaningful success.
You will plan and deliver high-quality learning across the primary phase, contribute to a vibrant co-curricular offer, and help build a culture where students are safe, happy and ambitious. You’ll collaborate closely with the Head of Primary and a dedicated team of passionate colleagues to establish excellent habits and joyful classrooms.
You will bring:
- Strong subject and pedagogical knowledge of the National Curriculum (2014).
- Experience with thematic, enquiry-led teaching that nurtures curiosity, creativity and collaboration.
- Confident use of formative and summative assessment and progress data to inform teaching.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Positivity, flexibility and a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude suited to a young, growing school.
- UK-recognised teaching status (e.g., QTS). Teachers with recent UK experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
We offer:
- Small class sizes with motivated students.
- A collegial, supportive environment that prioritises staff wellbeing.
- A competitive package including tuition fee remission for eligible children, accommodation, comprehensive medical cover, flight and relocation allowances.
- A brand new, well-resourced campus in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and welcoming cities.
- High-quality CPD and developmental performance management that rewards initiative and innovation.
Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks, including references from previous employers. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and/or the local national equivalent.
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