Early Years Teacher

Early Years Teacher

Vacancy from August 2025 www.bisphuket.ac.th

The British International School, Phuket is a premier international day and boarding institution (ages 2 - 18) that provides a high-quality education to the international community in the Asia/Pacific region.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Years Teacher to become part of our established and successful team in either Early Years or KS1.

We encourage early applications, as we may fill the position before the closing date for the right candidate.

Interested applicants should visit: https://www.bisphuket.ac.th/about-us/employment/ for additional details and to apply online.

As a remarkable Early Years Teacher, you will have a passion for working with children and a desire to contribute to a progressive, collaborative, and energetic team of professionals, dedicated to providing a world-class, holistic education for students at BISP.

Consistent with the school's mission, values, and vision, the role of an Early Years Teacher at BISP is to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for our young learners.

You will implement the EYFS framework and Development Matters Curriculum, encouraging child-initiated learning and play-based activities. Your teaching will focus on promoting holistic development, encompassing cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. You will cater to each child's unique needs, interests, and abilities, inspiring a passion for learning while fostering positive relationships with children, parents/guardians, and colleagues.

You will possess:

- A genuine enthusiasm for and commitment to supporting the holistic development of each child.
- A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field with qualified teacher status or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in applying child-initiated learning strategies and play-based learning within an early years setting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS framework and Development Matters Curriculum (UK).
- An understanding of synthetic phonics and early literacy development.
- A passion for teaching reflected in your daily interactions with students.
- A highly adaptable approach with the ability to plan and differentiate instruction to address the varied needs of all learners.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation abilities.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
- A readiness to engage actively in our broader school community.

Early Years & Primary Teachers are expected to facilitate high-quality learning consistent with our definition: 'High-quality teaching and learning at BISP is characterized by secure subject knowledge, effective planning, differentiated practices, responsiveness to feedback, and student agency. It also emphasizes a positive learning culture, cross-curricular skills, and recognition of achievement.'

Aligned with the school's mission, values, and vision, the responsibilities of a teacher at BISP include:

- Delivering high-quality teaching and learning
- Collaborating with colleagues to develop and refine the curriculum
- Monitoring and assessing student progress using various assessment methods
- Providing consistent feedback to students and parents regarding academic and social development
- Creating a safe, respectful, and positive learning space for all students
- Building strong and meaningful partnerships with parents to support student learning and well-being
- Actively contributing to the vibrant learning community of the school and keeping abreast of current trends and best practices in international education.