secondary english teacher - asap - yangon, myanmar

Secondary English Teacher
ASAP | Yangon, Myanmar

The School

Since this school was founded in 2009, it has experienced a rapid increase in student numbers and in 2013 moved to new premises. Class sizes are small, and an emphasis is placed on sporting activities. The school follows the British National Curriculum from Nursery through to Secondary where students complete IGCSEs and A-Levels. Their aim is to provide a holistic education and therefore, provide varied and interesting extracurricular activities.

Living and Working in Myanmar

Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and its economic hub. It's a fascinating city which blends British heritage with Burmese, Chinese, and Indian influences, creating a unique and vibrant atmosphere. It is very well known for its colonial architecture and is a real mix of old and new as the city has developed with the influx of private industry and investment and the population has now reached 5 million. This is a fascinating place to live within an amazing culture at the heart of Southeast Asia - with all of the region's delights on your doorstep. Some of the world's most beautiful beaches are nearby, and weekends can be spent exploring the likes of Mandalay. Further afield is the gateway to all that the Far East has to offer

Requirements

• Fully qualified with at least 3 years of experience
• Bachelors Degree in English/ Education and a Secondary PGCE
• UK National Curriculum experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with IGCSE and A Level courses
• Ideally, you will have previous experience of working with EAL students.
• Must have resilience, and be flexible.
• Dedicated, hardworking professionals who are interested in living and furthering their careers in a fascinating location offering a unique cultural experience
• Open minded, resilient
• Keen to contribute to the future success of the school

Salary and Benefits

• Salary from $25,800 to $40,200 net per year (paid in USD)
• Salary split into basic salary (taxed at 8-10%) and living allowance (untaxed)
• Flight allowance: Start and end of placement
• 100% Discount on School Fees for Staff Children
• Monthly Accommodation Allowance or Accommodation provided
• Relocation allowance: Start and end of placement