Secondary Science Teacher
PBISS International SchoolTeaching
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed3 February 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
Job Overview
Role Introduction
We are seeking dedicated and well-qualified educators to teach Science, ranging from lower secondary (Year 7) to IGCSE, and potentially A level, at our school located in Koh Samui. This is a remarkable chance to enhance your teaching skills while living on one of Thailand's most renowned islands, all while engaging in a results-oriented educational approach. A specialization in Physics is preferred.
Main Duties
- Actively engage in various school initiatives, including enrichment activities, crafting effective teaching strategies and curriculum, providing support for individual or groups of students, overseeing internal assessments, or participating in outreach programs.
- Teach students across different age groups and abilities, providing challenges for advanced learners while assisting those who may struggle with the subject matter.
- Continuously seek to enhance your professional practice and collaborate with our leadership team on development opportunities.
- Adhere to the school’s policies regarding assessment and reporting, follow the teacher’s manual, and participate in parents’ meetings as necessary.
- Contribute to the extracurricular aspects of school life as agreed upon with the leadership team.
- Show a strong commitment to the safeguarding of all young people.
- Tutor various groups of students, taking an active interest in their academic progress and overall well-being.
- Regularly assist with various initiatives related to educational development or pastoral care, fostering connections with students and supporting the school community.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a reflective educator who:
- Holds an Education Degree or a degree with a recognized teaching qualification.
- Is passionate about their subject area and can effectively demonstrate the knowledge needed to deliver engaging lessons to students at PBISS across all ages and abilities.
- Shares PBISS's holistic educational vision and is eager to contribute to the co-curricular and pastoral dimensions of school life.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills and is capable of building collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Is dedicated to ongoing professional development.
- Understands and is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in education.
- Welcomes new developments and innovations in teaching and learning, and is open to a variety of assessment and differentiation methods in the classroom.
- Is willing to share their educational methods with the school and benefit from collaborative teaching practices.
- Respects strict confidentiality concerning the intellectual property, privacy, and work of school stakeholders, including colleagues.
- Demonstrates solid ICT skills and is willing to utilize various technologies in teaching and learning.
- Believes that teaching and learning are interconnected.
- Is highly motivated, able to work independently as well as in teams.
- Is invested in the welfare and pastoral well-being of students.
- Has exceptional oral and written communication abilities.
- Maintains a positive attitude, an optimistic outlook on change and development, and a balanced perspective.
Benefits
Visa Support
- Assistance with work permit and visa fees.
Professional Development
We offer a well-structured professional development program emphasizing applied educational psychology and cognitive science. Additionally, there is a culture of informal best practice sharing within departments, made possible by our staff’s commitment to confidentiality, which protects their expertise while benefiting students.
All staff members engage in regular observations and discussions to identify areas for growth and create personalized professional development plans. New teachers receive support as they acclimate to the environment, and those seeking QTS or PGCE qualifications will find substantial assistance and resources available.
Further Benefits:
- Participation in a provident-style security scheme
- Accident and health insurance
- Guidance on visa and work permit processes
- Reduction in school fees
- Quality of Life: With its coastal setting, Koh Samui provides a healthy living atmosphere, featuring good air quality in comparison to many other continental towns and cities.
Role Introduction
We are seeking dedicated and well-qualified educators to teach Science, ranging from lower secondary (Year 7) to IGCSE, and potentially A level, at our school located in Koh Samui. This is a remarkable chance to enhance your teaching skills while living on one of Thailand's most renowned islands, all while engaging in a results-oriented educational approach. A specialization in Physics is preferred.
Main Duties
- Actively engage in various school initiatives, including enrichment activities, crafting effective teaching strategies and curriculum, providing support for individual or groups of students, overseeing internal assessments, or participating in outreach programs.
- Teach students across different age groups and abilities, providing challenges for advanced learners while assisting those who may struggle with the subject matter.
- Continuously seek to enhance your professional practice and collaborate with our leadership team on development opportunities.
- Adhere to the school’s policies regarding assessment and reporting, follow the teacher’s manual, and participate in parents’ meetings as necessary.
- Contribute to the extracurricular aspects of school life as agreed upon with the leadership team.
- Show a strong commitment to the safeguarding of all young people.
- Tutor various groups of students, taking an active interest in their academic progress and overall well-being.
- Regularly assist with various initiatives related to educational development or pastoral care, fostering connections with students and supporting the school community.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a reflective educator who:
- Holds an Education Degree or a degree with a recognized teaching qualification.
- Is passionate about their subject area and can effectively demonstrate the knowledge needed to deliver engaging lessons to students at PBISS across all ages and abilities.
- Shares PBISS's holistic educational vision and is eager to contribute to the co-curricular and pastoral dimensions of school life.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills and is capable of building collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Is dedicated to ongoing professional development.
- Understands and is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in education.
- Welcomes new developments and innovations in teaching and learning, and is open to a variety of assessment and differentiation methods in the classroom.
- Is willing to share their educational methods with the school and benefit from collaborative teaching practices.
- Respects strict confidentiality concerning the intellectual property, privacy, and work of school stakeholders, including colleagues.
- Demonstrates solid ICT skills and is willing to utilize various technologies in teaching and learning.
- Believes that teaching and learning are interconnected.
- Is highly motivated, able to work independently as well as in teams.
- Is invested in the welfare and pastoral well-being of students.
- Has exceptional oral and written communication abilities.
- Maintains a positive attitude, an optimistic outlook on change and development, and a balanced perspective.
Benefits
Visa Support
- Assistance with work permit and visa fees.
Professional Development
We offer a well-structured professional development program emphasizing applied educational psychology and cognitive science. Additionally, there is a culture of informal best practice sharing within departments, made possible by our staff’s commitment to confidentiality, which protects their expertise while benefiting students.
All staff members engage in regular observations and discussions to identify areas for growth and create personalized professional development plans. New teachers receive support as they acclimate to the environment, and those seeking QTS or PGCE qualifications will find substantial assistance and resources available.
Further Benefits:
- Participation in a provident-style security scheme
- Accident and health insurance
- Guidance on visa and work permit processes
- Reduction in school fees
- Quality of Life: With its coastal setting, Koh Samui provides a healthy living atmosphere, featuring good air quality in comparison to many other continental towns and cities.