Secondary Maths Teacher at British Education Korea, Seoul – August 2026
British Education Korea (BEK) is a growing British-style international school group founded in 2008, operating five campuses across Seoul, Bundang, and Dongtan. BEK is currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Secondary Maths Teacher to join its expanding Secondary team, with a start date of August 2026.
About the Role
The successful candidate will plan and deliver stimulating, high-quality Maths lessons to students aged 11–18, following the UK National Curriculum and/or IGCSE and A Level pathways. BEK teachers are central to inspiring students to reach their full potential and prepare for success in further study and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the UK National Curriculum and/or IGCSE and A Level frameworks, tailored to student needs
- Contribute to a collaborative and reflective professional culture within the Secondary department
- Support interdisciplinary learning and wider curriculum initiatives where appropriate
- Promote enthusiasm for subject learning through enrichment activities, clubs, competitions, and whole-school programme events
- Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development
- Fulfil wider professional duties including lesson planning, assessment, reporting, parent communication, and collaboration with campus leadership
Working Hours
The standard working day runs from 8:00 am to 4:45 pm, with a 60-minute break. All full-time staff are expected to be on campus throughout the working day unless otherwise authorised.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or above
- PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- Experience teaching in a secondary school setting
- Strong command of English
- Experience teaching students aged 11–18 preferred
- Degree in a relevant subject area preferred
- Prior experience teaching at the secondary level with a strong understanding of the UK National Curriculum is an advantage
- Experience delivering IGCSE and A Level programmes is highly desirable
Key Personal Attributes
- Strong awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Collaborative team player
- Flexible and able to adapt practice to context
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive attitude and a sense of humour
Safeguarding
BEK is fully committed to safeguarding children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory Criminal Records (police check) disclosures from their most recent countries of residence, in line with immigration requirements.
Living in Seoul
Seoul is a vibrant, world-class city set against a stunning mountainous backdrop. It offers a superb quality of life with low crime rates, excellent public transport, thriving food and café culture, and abundant parks, galleries, and museums. BEK’s five campuses are located in Seoul city as well as the leafy satellite cities of Bundang and Dongtan, both within an hour of the capital.
