Secondary English Teacher

Job overview

Role Introduction
We are seeking skilled educators to teach English, covering lower secondary (Year 7) through to iGCSE level, and potentially A level at our school located in Koh Samui. This presents a distinctive chance to enhance your teaching abilities on one of Thailand's most renowned islands, while engaging in a results-oriented pedagogical approach.

Main Duties
· Make significant contributions to the school by participating in enrichment activities, creating effective teaching strategies and curriculum, providing support for individuals or groups of students, managing internal examinations, and engaging in outreach initiatives;

· Instruct students across various ages and abilities, pushing the most capable learners while assisting those who may struggle with the subject;

· Aim to enhance your own professional growth and development alongside our leadership team;

· Adhere to the school’s policies on assessment and reporting, follow the teacher's manual, and attend parent meetings as necessary;

· Engage in the co-curricular activities of the school in agreement with our leadership team;

· Show a strong commitment to safeguarding all young individuals;

· Tutor groups of varying sizes, taking a genuine interest in their well-being and academic success;

· Regularly assist with various initiatives like educational development or pastoral care, supporting the school and building relationships with students.

The Ideal Candidate
You will be a reflective educator who:

· Holds a good honours degree (2:1 or above) and/or a further degree in a directly-related field;

· Has a passion for their subject and can showcase the subject knowledge necessary for delivering engaging lessons to a diverse student body at PBISS;

· Shares PBISS's holistic educational vision and is eager to contribute to both co-curricular and pastoral dimensions of school life;

· Possesses strong interpersonal abilities and can foster relationships and collaborate with a diverse range of individuals;

· Is dedicated to ongoing professional development;

· Shows a solid understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion;

· Welcomes advancements and innovations in teaching and learning, and is receptive to various assessment and differentiation strategies in the classroom;

· Is open to sharing their educational methods and learning from the school's collective teaching practices;

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

· Demonstrates proficiency in ICT and a willingness to utilize different technologies for teaching and learning;

· Believes that teaching and learning are interconnected;

· Is highly motivated and can work both independently and collaboratively within teams;

· Cares for the welfare and pastoral well-being of students;

· Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills;

· Maintains a positive outlook, an optimistic approach to change and development, and possesses a balanced perspective.

Professional Development
We offer a well-structured professional development program, emphasizing applied educational psychology and cognitive science. Additionally, there is a culture of informally sharing best practices within departments, supported by our staff's commitment to confidentiality, which safeguards the expertise of our staff while benefiting our students.

All staff members participate in regular observations and discussions to identify development opportunities and tailor professional growth. New teachers are supported as they acclimate, and those seeking QTS or PGCE qualifications receive substantial assistance and resources.

Further Benefits:
· Involvement in a provident-style security plan

· Accident and health insurance

· Guidance on visa and work permit processes

· Reduction in school fees

· Quality of life: Koh Samui's coastal setting provides a healthy living environment, characterized by good air quality compared to many continental towns and cities.