For international schools

Vetted educators. Zero compliance burden.

NUPAF supplies international schools across Southeast Asia and South Korea with safeguarding-cleared, English-speaking educators — and handles every operational detail in between, from contracts to payroll to local labour law.

The promise

Every NUPAF educator clears the same bar — no exceptions.

Standard
DBS+
Checked plus international background screening — verified before placement
Training
04
Mandatory safeguarding modules completed before any school placement
Markets
05
Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and South Korea
Mentor
12mo
Dedicated mentor support from arrival through the first year
What you get

A complete operational layer between your school and UK educators.

01 / Talent acquisition

Recruited, vetted, ready.

NUPAF runs targeted campaigns through UK universities, careers fairs, referral networks and proprietary channels to attract English-speaking educators specifically for your subject and stage requirements.

  • UK-only sourcing for British curriculum schools
  • AI screening, then human shortlisting by a UK consultant
  • Subject-specialist focus on hard-to-fill vacancies
02 / Compliance & safeguarding

The hardest part, handled.

Every educator completes DBS checking, international background screening, four safeguarding training modules, and signs NUPAF's Code of Conduct before placement is confirmed. We track everything in a secure portal you can access.

  • DBS checks updated every three years
  • Legalised criminal background checks across all countries of residence
  • Country-specific safeguarding protocols included in training
  • Full audit trail accessible to school safeguarding leads
03 / Employer of record

We employ. You manage.

NUPAF acts as the official employer in every destination country — managing payroll, local income tax, social contributions and bilingual contracts that are compliant with local labour law in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and South Korea.

  • Bilingual contracts in English and the local language
  • Payroll, tax and social contributions handled in-country
  • Local HR liaison for daily operational support
  • Full visa and work permit coordination
How it works

From requirement to first day of term.

01

Discovery call

A 30-minute conversation with a NUPAF consultant to understand your subject, stage and start date requirements — and your safeguarding context.

02

Search brief agreed

A documented brief covering role specifications, safeguarding standards, contract terms, and timelines — signed off before any candidate work begins.

03

Shortlist delivered

Three to five fully vetted candidates presented within agreed timelines — each with verified DBS, international background check, safeguarding training records, and full CV.

04

Interviews coordinated

NUPAF arranges and supports interviews between your school and shortlisted candidates, with our consultant present where helpful.

05

Offer and contracting

Bilingual contract issued via NUPAF as Employer of Record. Salary, benefits, and start date confirmed. Visa and work permit process initiated.

06

Arrival and integration

NUPAF coordinates accommodation, in-country induction, and assigns a mentor. Your school welcomes a teacher who is ready to teach from day one.

School partner
"NUPAF has taken what was the most operationally complex part of running an international school — sourcing safeguarding-cleared UK educators — and made it a managed service. The compliance trail alone is worth the partnership."
School Director International school partner · Southeast Asia

Ready to partner?

Tell us about your school, your hiring needs, and your safeguarding context. A NUPAF consultant will be in touch within one working day.