early years teacher - aug 2025 - south korea.

Early Years Teacher
August 2025 | South Korea

The School

Curriculum: IB

This International school is located in Geoje, South Korea, and is a co-educational institution offering a comprehensive education for students aged 2 to 18 years. As an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World Continuum School, it provides the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), ensuring a seamless and rigorous educational experience. The curriculum is supported by the English National Curriculum, and students have the option to follow either an English or French language track, with Korean also taught as part of the language program. The school is committed to developing caring, curious, and confident learners in a child-centered, nurturing environment.

The school is located in the town of Okpo on Geoje Island, which is a beautiful island connected to the south coast of Korea by bridges. The school is surrounded by pine forest covered mountains and is near to Deokpo beach. Busan is the nearest major city and this is about one hour away by bus.

Qualifications and Experience

• Fully qualified with a teaching qualification/license (PGCE, BEd, or equivalent).

• The school is willing to take newly qualified teachers for this role, IB training will be provided.

• Strong understanding of child development and play-based, inquiry-led learning.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

• Friendly, easy going, self-reliant and adaptable.

• Culturally sensitive and adaptable to living and working in an international setting.

Benefits

• Salary of 30 million KRW for a newly qualified teacher (tax approx. 10% per month)

• Comfortable, fully furnished apartment provided

• Single flight at start and end of employment, annual return flights to home country (and for family)

• Medical Insurance (and for family)

• Free tuition up to two children.

• 2 year contract