Secondary Art Teacher

Job Overview

Role Introduction

We are seeking a highly qualified educator to instruct Secondary Art, covering lower secondary (Year 7) through GCSE (Year 11) at our school located in Koh Samui. This is a distinctive opportunity to enhance your teaching expertise in one of Thailand's most renowned islands while engaging in a unique, results-oriented educational approach.

Main Duties

• Contribute extensively to the school community through enrichment activities, developing effective teaching strategies and curriculum, implementing interventions for individuals or groups, managing internal assessments, or participating in outreach initiatives;

• Instruct students across varying ages and abilities, providing challenges for advanced learners and support for those who may find the subject difficult;

• Actively pursue your own professional growth and development in collaboration with our leadership team;

• Adhere to the school’s policies regarding assessment and reporting, follow the teacher’s manual, and attend parents’ meetings as necessary;

• Engage in the co-curricular life of the school as coordinated with our leadership team;

• Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding all young individuals;

• Tutor groups of students of varying sizes, showing genuine interest in their well-being and academic achievements;

• Regularly assist with various initiatives, such as educational development or pastoral care, to support the school community and build relationships with students.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a thoughtful and reflective educator who:

• Holds a good honours degree (2:1 or above) and/or a further degree in a relevant subject;

• Is passionate about their subject and can exhibit the necessary subject knowledge to deliver engaging lessons across a diverse age and ability spectrum at Panyadee (PBISS);

• Shares Panyadee's holistic educational vision and is eager to contribute to both co-curricular and pastoral elements of school life;

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships and collaborate with a diverse group of individuals;

• Is dedicated to ongoing professional development;

• Exhibits a solid understanding of, and a commitment to, the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion;

• Welcomes advancements and innovations in teaching and learning, remaining open to various assessment and differentiation methods in the classroom;

• Is willing to share their educational philosophy and methods with the school while benefiting from shared teaching practices;

• Respects the confidentiality of intellectual property, privacy, and the work of school stakeholders, including colleagues sharing their teaching strategies;

• Demonstrates proficiency in ICT and a readiness to utilize various technologies for teaching and learning;

• Believes that teaching is inseparable from learning;

• Is self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively;

• Cares about the welfare and pastoral well-being of students;

• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Maintains a positive attitude, embraces change and development with optimism, possesses a balanced perspective, and has a good sense of humor.

Benefits

Visa Support

Assistance with work permit and visa costs.

Professional Development

We offer a structured professional development program that emphasizes applied educational psychology and cognitive science. Additionally, there is a strong culture of informal sharing of best practices within departments, supported by our staff's commitment to confidentiality that safeguards their skills and work while benefiting our students.

All staff members will experience frequent observations and discussions aimed at identifying development opportunities and creating customized professional growth paths. New teachers are supported in their transition, and those seeking QTS or PGCE qualifications receive substantial assistance and resources.

Further Benefits:

• Participation in a provident fund

• Accident and health insurance

• Guidance for visa and work permit processes

• Discounted school fees for staff children

• Quality of life: Koh Samui’s coastal setting provides a healthy living environment, boasting good air quality compared to many continental urban areas.