Primary Teacher
Seoul Foreign School
Korea, Republic of
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2018
Job overview
Seoul Foreign School (SFS) seeks a new Key Stage 1 teacher starting in August 2018 for its British School section. The individual selected for this position will work closely with the British School Principal and Assistant Principal as well as a faculty of over fifty.
SFS is the seventh oldest international school in the world and the oldest in Korea, with a 100-plus year history of mission-focused education. Since its founding in 1912, Seoul Foreign has maintained its commitment to Christian education that focuses on responsible, internationally-minded citizens. SFS was the first school in Korea to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the IGCSE, and the National English Curriculum. As of 2016, the School has also become PYP accredited and is currently an MYP Candidate School.
Seoul Foreign School is a non-profit international school serving roughly 1,450 students Pre-K through 12th grade. With over two hundred fifty faculty members, Seoul Foreign School is widely recognized as the city’s leading international school, with a strong commitment to educational excellence and international diversity. Sixty percent of students are U.S. citizens, while the remaining 40% represent nearly 50 countries, with the largest populations from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Japan, India, and Germany. The school’s unique global environment is complemented by its ongoing dedication to Christian values, which contribute to the caring community and character development of each student at SFS.
Please visit our website at www.seoulforeign.org to learn more about our unique international school and the opportunities that exist here. You might also like to complete an online application with us in the Employment section of our website, under the About SFS tab. Feel free to email me, Barry Benger (barry.benger@seoulforeign.org ), your CV and a cover letter explaining your support of our SFS mission.
About Seoul Foreign School
- Seoul Foreign School
- 39-1 Yeonhui-ro 22-gil, Sodaemun-Gu
- Seoul
- 03723
- Korea, Republic of
Seoul Foreign School (SFS) is an independent mainstream all-through international school and sixth form college for pupils of mixed gender aged between 2 and 18 years old. The British School division teaches the National Curriculum of England while the elementary and middle schools follow a US based curriculum. Students work towards achieving IGSE and International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Established in 1912 by Christian missionaries, the school is in the top 10 oldest International schools in the world and puts an emphasis on teaching Christian values. It has approximately 1,500 pupils and is located in the Seodaemun District of Seoul in the Republic of Korea.
Head Of School
Colm Flanagan
Values and vision
Seoul Foreign School inspires academic excellence and promotes personal integrity and respectful global citizenship, rooted in Christian values. At the heart of the school's mission is a sense of "care". The school believes in the importance of caring for each pupil and their success in learning and commits itself to going the extra mile to do this following Gospel values as a guide to make a difference in the world.
With a combination of outstanding facilities, commited professional educators and community members, and highly motivated pupils, the school aims to uphold the excellent standards that it believes have been in place for over a century. The educational experience of pupils is enriched by a multi-cultural and caring community.
SFS values age old traditions and blends these with up-to-date modern teaching practices to provide a dynamic, globally-minded learning environment where the student's well-being is always the focus.
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