TBS is a safe recruiter committed to keeping children safe and happy. Please read our safeguarding policy below if you are considering an application.
The British School Kathmandu is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including checks with past employers, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, a Prohibition Order Check and the successful application of an ICPC (International Child Protection Certificate). Our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are shared with all prospective candidates.
TBS does not discriminate with regard to race, colour, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, political opinion, or disability.
We usually advertise in the Times Educational Supplement (www.tes.co.uk) in early November and interview in December for the following academic year. However, there may be rare vacancies that will be advertised through this website and the TES during the year.
For all teaching positions, we usually require at least 3 years of UK curriculum experience. Candidates must have the UK recognised teaching qualification and as part of our Safer recruitment policy, we require an enhanced DBS (CRB) check and an ICPC check.
For national positions, we require qualification and experience based on the nature of the job. All candidates must have obtained a degree in a relevant field from a renowned University/Institute. As part of the safer recruitment process, we require the most recent Police Clearance Form
We are always keen to know about candidates who are interested in becoming a part of the teaching team and dedicated applicants of the highest calibre with relevant qualifications and experience are invited to submit an application AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.
The school has a proactive approach to the recruitment and welcomes those with a genuine interest to submit their details for consideration at any time.
All such applications will be acknowledged and potential employees will be invited to participate in a skype interview. Thereafter, and only with your permission, your contact details will be kept on record and you will automatically be informed about any suitable vacancies which arise in the future and which we feel might be of interest to you.
An application letter should be included with your completed TBS application form and submitted by email to recruitment@tbs.edu.np or by post, marked for the attention of The Human Resource Department, The British School, PO Box: 566, Kathmandu, Nepal.
The British School Kathmandu is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including checks with past employers, and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. Our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are shared with all prospective candidates.
TBS does not discriminate with regard to race, colour, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, political opinion, or disability.
As an international school with a strong staff community, we prioritise the wellbeing of new staff families as they make the move to Kathmandu. The induction process starts prior to arrival and continues to support colleagues throughout their first year here. Our induction team provides all the necessary information and arrangements for moving to Nepal: finding accommodation; setting up school ICT access and devices; booking flights; and organising freight. Professional and personal buddies are assigned to each staff member to answer questions about working at TBS and living in Kathmandu. During the August induction, we support families in moving to Nepal and colleagues in transitioning to teach at TBS. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, all new staff and families join a programme dedicated to settling in and acclimatising, which also offers great opportunities to socialise with other new and existing staff. Following this, we begin each year with a whole-school INSET programme to engage all staff in professional development sessions and prepare for the year ahead.
TBS has a commitment to excellence which extends beyond students to the adults in their classrooms and we know that excellent teachers need excellent professional development. As a professionally ambitious and reflective school, we support colleagues in looking for ways to improve the quality, depth and range of student experience and to gain new professional skills and qualifications.
Our internal CPDL programme includes weekly teaching and learning sessions focused on school and staff priorities. We host external trainers and speakers where relevant to these priorities. For example, in recent years we have worked with Diana Osagie, Adam Boxer and Tom Sherrington. Each year, all participate in a staff-led Professional Learning Community of their choosing, exploring research, trialling with students and presenting findings to other staff.
Where staff development requires outside expertise, TBS supports applications for external training. Through our membership in FOBISIA, we are able to participate in their regular conferences and Job Alike Workshops (JAWs) with schools across Asia and also host such sessions at TBS. We are partnered with Best Practice Network and can support staff in the completion of the DFE approved NPQs. Staff are also encouraged to attend external CPD courses relevant to their roles such as exam board training courses or accreditation bodies.
