About this role
Key Stage 1 (Year 2 ) Teacher
Building strong foundations. Inspiring confident learners.
Located in the prestigious Lago Sul district of Brasília, The British School of Brasília (BSB) delivers a contemporary British international education from Early Years through Sixth Form, following the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. We are committed to nurturing curious, confident, and capable learners in a supportive and inclusive environment.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Key Stage 1 (Year 2) Teacher to join our Primary School team. This role is ideal for a nurturing and skilled practitioner who understands the importance of strong early foundations and is passionate about supporting pupils as they transition from the Early Years into more formal learning.
The RoleReporting to the Head of Primary, the teacher is responsible for all aspects of teaching, learning, and assessment within a KS1 classroom. You will deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that develop early literacy, numeracy, and learning behaviours, while maintaining a warm, stimulating classroom environment where children feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn. You will use assessment effectively to inform planning, differentiate learning, and support every child to make strong progress academically, socially, and emotionally.
The Ideal CandidateYou will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who:
Holds a recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent)
Has UK or international teaching experience relevant to Key Stage 1
Demonstrates strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and age-related expectations
Sets high expectations and supports pupils with care and consistency
Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
Is reflective, well organised, and committed to professional growth
Why Join BSB?BSB is part of The British Schools Foundation (BSF) and a proud member of COBIS and LAHC, offering access to excellent professional develop