Mandarin Teacher
About This Role
School Overview –
At HeadStart, our mission is to ignite the intellectual curiosity of our students while encouraging them to transcend conventional academic limits. By employing dedicated, passionate, and inspiring educators, we aim to motivate all our students to realize their potential and surpass expectations. We offer a comprehensive and tailored educational journey, taking pride in our identity as a community school that focuses on personalized learning.
Located in the heart of Phuket Island, HeadStart received its ‘International School’ designation in 2010 and is fully accredited by The Education Development Trust. Our most recent inspection granted us the International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM), with evaluators recognizing us as a ‘Good School with Outstanding Features.’
Our curriculum follows the national curriculum of England, providing Cambridge & Pearson qualifications in the Secondary phase, including IGCSEs, A Levels, and BTECs. The main campus at Chaofah currently hosts 960 enrolled students and has waiting lists for several year groups.
In August 2023, we launched a new campus in Cherngtalay, situated in the northern part of the island. This two-form-entry Foundation, Primary, and Secondary School (KS3 only) accommodates up to 500 students.
Mandarin Teacher
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Mandarin teacher to join our team starting in August 2025.
The ideal candidate will possess experience teaching across the Secondary age range and will be an engaging educator who can make the subject captivating. Familiarity with the Cambridge syllabus would be beneficial.
We are in search of an exceptionally dedicated team player, brimming with energy and passion, who can foster a love of learning among their students. A sense of humor and a strong work ethic are crucial.
Requirements / Application Details –
Essential Requirements:
- Strong understanding of the UK curriculum with teaching experience in the UK or an international school context
- Proven experience instructing students aged 11 to 18
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- A recognized teaching qualification: BEd, PGCE, iPGCE, or equivalent
- Fluent English speaker
Desirable Requirements (not mandatory):
- Prior experience in an International School setting
- Experience teaching English as an Additional Language learners
Remuneration Package:
(Full details regarding salary and terms will be provided to shortlisted candidates)
- Private medical insurance
- Three-year renewable contract
- Complimentary lunch and beverages during school hours
- Additional compensation for extracurricular activities
- Generous end-of-contract bonuses.
Application Process:
Interested applicants are invited to complete the application form available on our school website (HeadStart Recruitment) and send it to recruiting@headstartphuket.com to apply for this role. Please ensure to indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
The deadline for applications is Friday, January 24, 2025; however, we encourage early submissions and reserve the right to appoint the right candidate before this date.
PLEASE NOTE: HeadStart International School is dedicated to ensuring the safety of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo a satisfactory enhanced DBS (in the UK) or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
Shortlisted candidates will receive complete salary information and will be invited for an interview (via Google Meet).
For further information, please visit our school website at: www.headstartphuket.com/staff/recruitment
CANDIDATES WITHOUT A DEGREE AND A RECOGNIZED TEACHING QUALIFICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
We do not accept applications from individuals with only a TEFL or equivalent qualification.