Primary Teacher

One of our Key Stage 2 teachers will be departing at half term due to medical reasons, and we are in urgent need of a replacement who can continue to motivate, support, and challenge the students in her class.

Job starts: October 28th, 2024

Location: Hatyai, Thailand

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: 2 years, with the possibility of a further 2-year extension thereafter.

Principal: Mr. David Tansey

Situated in the vibrant city of Hatyai in southern Thailand, Bloomsbury International School Hatyai is a co-educational International Independent School. Established in 2016, Bloomsbury offers a British-style curriculum to both day and boarding students. Our Primary School currently accommodates around 130 students, a number that is steadily increasing due to our growing reputation. We are a supportive and caring team dedicated to helping each student achieve their utmost potential. The students here are eager to excel, and all interactions are rooted in mutual respect.

We have achieved full accreditation from CIS, making us one of only 20 schools in Thailand to attain this honor. Our school is an excellent place to work, alongside a fully qualified, committed, and friendly staff team.

The Position

Our Primary department has established a strong reputation for excellence within the local community, and we are looking for new teachers to further enhance that practice. We have a well-defined and established curriculum based on the English National Curriculum. Our teaching methods incorporate Talk for Writing and White Rose Maths. Students in Years 5 and 6 bring their own devices to school, and we integrate Technology for Learning into most lessons when it supports the educational experience. Our primary objective is to foster English language development in every lesson, as the majority of our students speak English as an additional language. Experience with or a commitment to Talk for Writing would be advantageous.

As a small school, it is essential for all staff to be integral members of the team. We have one class per year but collaborate to enhance our educational offerings. This vacancy is for Year 4.

Key Information

All international staff are required to be completely fluent in English.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold UK qualified teacher status or an equivalent qualification.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor and possess excellent communication skills.
• Be approachable, knowledgeable, and dedicated to both academic and personal excellence.
• Be compassionate and eager to collaborate with a professional team.

Location

Hatyai is located in southern Thailand, just a 40-minute drive from the nearest beach in Songkhla Town, and is easily accessible to Krabi, Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Koh Samui, and Koh Lipe, as well as Penang and Langkawi across the border in Malaysia. The international airport offers 16 flights daily to Bangkok and regular flights to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, both within a short distance, providing access to the rest of Asia. This makes it easy to spend your weekends or holidays discovering this stunning region.

Hatyai is an emerging city that boasts a lower cost of living compared to more well-known destinations in Thailand. It features large western-style shopping malls and supermarkets, a variety of bars and restaurants offering international cuisine, while still maintaining a distinctly 'Thai' atmosphere, with friendly locals who are welcoming and known for their famous 'Thai Smile.'

To Apply

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.

We will conduct rolling interviews, so early applications are encouraged. For further information about the school, please visit our website.