Online Subject Teachers – Primary, IGCSE & A-Level

Online Subject Teachers – Primary, IGCSE & A-Level

Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: 2026–2027 Academic Year

About IWS Online School

IWS Online School is a growing international online school delivering high-quality education through a modern, technology-enabled learning environment.

We are expanding our teaching team for the 2026–2027 academic year and are looking for confident, adaptable and highly professional subject teachers who can deliver engaging online lessons and contribute positively to a fast-evolving international school.

We welcome applications from teachers across:

  • Primary
  • Lower Secondary
  • IGCSE
  • A-Level

We are particularly interested in teachers with strong subject knowledge in areas including Mathematics, English, Sciences, Computer Science, Business, Economics and other academic subjects.

Important Qualification Requirement

This vacancy is for subject teachers.

TEFL/TESOL-only applicants will not be considered.

A TEFL or TESOL qualification on its own does not meet the requirements of this role.

Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and demonstrate suitable academic subject knowledge and/or teaching experience for the subject and level they are applying to teach.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for teachers who are:

  • Highly articulate with excellent spoken and written English
  • Confident teaching their academic subject
  • Comfortable teaching in a fully online environment
  • Confident using technology, digital platforms and AI tools
  • Organised and able to manage deadlines effectively
  • Adaptable and comfortable with evolving systems and processes
  • Professional communicators with students, parents and colleagues
  • Able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
  • Open to feedback, development and continuous improvement
  • Interested in contributing beyond lesson delivery where appropriate

Early-career and newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply where they can demonstrate strong subject knowledge and teaching ability.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates may be expected to:

  • Deliver engaging and well-structured live online lessons
  • Prepare appropriate lesson resources and learning activities
  • Adapt lessons to students' individual needs and levels
  • Provide constructive feedback and monitor student progress
  • Communicate professionally with students, parents and colleagues
  • Follow curriculum plans, schemes of work and school procedures
  • Use learning management systems and other digital teaching platforms
  • Use technology and AI appropriately to improve teaching effectiveness and efficiency
  • Meet agreed deadlines for academic and administrative responsibilities
  • Contribute to curriculum development, resources, training or student-support initiatives where required
  • Adapt professionally as school systems and processes continue to develop

Teaching Levels

Depending on your qualifications, experience and subject expertise, you may teach one or more of the following:

  • Primary
  • Lower Secondary
  • IGCSE
  • A-Level

Applicants are not required to teach every level.

Mandatory Video Application

A video application is compulsory. Applications without the required Google Drive video link will not be progressed.

Your video should be approximately 3 minutes in total and must contain:

Part 1 – Introduction: approximately 30 seconds

Briefly tell us:

  • Your name
  • Your teaching subject(s)
  • The levels you can teach
  • A short summary of your teaching background

Part 2 – Teaching Demonstration: approximately 2 minutes

Teach a short section of a topic of your choice from your subject area as though you were teaching an online student.

We want to see how you:

  • Explain concepts clearly
  • Communicate with students
  • Structure an explanation
  • Demonstrate subject knowledge
  • Engage an online learner

You do not need to create an elaborate presentation.

The purpose of the video is to see you teaching.

Video Requirements

Your video must:

  • Include approximately 30 seconds of personal introduction
  • Include approximately 2 minutes of actual teaching
  • Show your face clearly
  • Include your own voice and teaching
  • Demonstrate an academic subject you are qualified or experienced to teach
  • Be uploaded to Google Drive
  • Have sharing permissions set so that anyone with the link can view
  • Be submitted as a working Google Drive link in the application

Do not submit a written introduction instead of a video.

Do not submit slides without teaching.

Do not submit a TEFL/TESOL demonstration unless you are also appropriately qualified and applying to teach an academic subject required by IWS.

Applications without a valid and accessible Google Drive video link will not be reviewed.

Shortlisting Process

Applications will initially be reviewed based on:

  • Qualifications
  • Relevant subject knowledge
  • Teaching experience
  • Written application responses
  • Mandatory video application
  • Communication skills
  • Suitability for online teaching

Candidates who successfully pass the initial screening stage may be invited to a formal interview and/or a longer live online demo lesson.

Working Style & Expectations

IWS operates in a remote and evolving online-school environment.

Successful teachers should be comfortable with:

  • Online communication
  • Learning management systems
  • Google Workspace
  • Video-conferencing platforms
  • Digital teaching resources
  • Technology and AI-assisted workflows
  • Changing priorities where necessary
  • Clear deadlines and accountability

We are particularly interested in teachers who enjoy innovation and want to contribute to the continued development of an international online school.

Compensation

  • Competitive remuneration aligned with market benchmarks
  • Compensation will depend on experience, subject demand, teaching allocation and level of responsibility
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available
  • Opportunities may arise for additional responsibilities and increased earnings

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree – Required
  • Strong spoken and written English – Required
  • Relevant academic subject knowledge – Required
  • Ability to teach confidently online
  • Reliable internet connection and suitable remote-working environment
  • Ability to use digital teaching tools

Please note: TEFL/TESOL qualifications alone are not sufficient for this vacancy.

Application Question(s):

  • Which subject or subjects are you qualified and/or experienced to teach?
  • Which levels are you comfortable teaching?

Select all that apply:

Primary
Lower Secondary
IGCSE
A-Level

  • Please describe your experience teaching the Cambridge curriculum, including the subject(s) and level(s) taught. If you do not have Cambridge curriculum experience, please state this clearly.
  • What is your highest relevant academic qualification? Please include the qualification, subject and awarding institution.
  • What digital teaching platforms, LMS systems, or AI tools have you used?
  • Please paste your Google Drive video link here. The video must include approximately 30 seconds introducing yourself followed by approximately 3 minutes teaching a topic from your subject area. Your face must be visible and the link must be accessible to anyone with the link. Applications without a valid video link will not be reviewed.
  • Please confirm that your Google Drive video link above is working and set to “Anyone with the link can view.”
  • If your main qualification is TEFL/TESOL, please also state the academic subject you are qualified or experienced to teach. TEFL/TESOL alone is not sufficient for this vacancy.

Work Location: Remote

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