Secondary - Geography Teacher
About This Role
Garden International School Eastern Seaboard Rayong is a nurturing and dynamic international community dedicated to fostering happy and passionate lifelong learners. Our goal is to achieve excellence through our core values: overcoming obstacles, recognizing and enhancing our own and each other’s potential, and celebrating accomplishments. We empower our diverse and inclusive community to take charge of crafting a sustainable and harmonious world, prioritizing the core values and character development of our students alongside their academic achievements. Our school is known for delivering academic excellence paired with personalized and high-quality pastoral support.
Garden International School, Rayong, offers an exciting opportunity to join a well-regarded, successful institution on Thailand’s stunning Eastern Seaboard. We are seeking to hire a Humanities/Geography Teacher to begin in August 2025.
Job Requirements
- Experience in teaching Geography at IGCSE or GCSE and IB or A Level is highly desirable.
- The ideal candidate will be expected to instruct Geography to a diverse student body, spanning from Year 7 to IB2.
- Capability to teach another humanities subject such as history, business studies, global perspectives, environmental systems, psychology, or economics would be advantageous.
Leadership Opportunities
A potential leadership role is available for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to oversee the Humanities Faculty across the campus.
Garden International School is a coeducational institution serving approximately 500 students, from Early Years through Year 13. Our community includes representation from over 40 different nationalities, and we follow an educational framework based on the English National Curriculum, leading to IGCSE qualifications and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Many of our students are English Language Learners, supported by a robust English as an Additional Language department. Our small boarding facility contributes to a strong sense of community. Class sizes are typically small, allowing for well-motivated students who are engaged in their learning and supported by their families. Our academic results are consistently impressive, with around 90% of students achieving five or more A*-C grades at IGCSE and an average IB point score of 31.
Our school boasts a rich and diverse extracurricular program, and we particularly welcome candidates who can coach sports such as football, swimming, basketball, and volleyball. Additionally, we are actively enhancing our Model United Nations program and the International Duke of Edinburgh Award, and we are keen to engage enthusiastic staff who are eager to contribute to these initiatives.
Garden International School holds full accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS), the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), and the Thai Ministry of Education (ONESQA). We are affiliated with the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT) and the Department for Education in the United Kingdom, and we are a founding member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA).
Ban Chang is a semi-rural coastal town in Rayong Province, located about 2 hours from Bangkok and 30 to 40 minutes from the popular tourist destination of Pattaya and the vibrant city of Rayong. Thailand is a lively and fascinating country rich in cultural experiences; it presents a beautiful environment with friendly people and year-round sunshine. It is a secure place to work abroad, with a reasonable cost of living and opportunities for high-quality holiday experiences in the area.
The health, safety, and well-being of all students at Garden International School are the top priorities for all staff members. In alignment with the guidelines set by the International Task Force on Child Protection, we adhere to high standards in our recruitment practices, with an emphasis on child protection.
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