About this role
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic teacher of Thai as a First Language to work with students aged 11-18. Thai is a core subject throughout the school. 80% of our students are Thai, and Thai First Language is part of their core curriculum. Students of Thai as a Foreign Language are taught by other colleagues.
Our School
Located in the city of Hatyai in southern Thailand, Bloomsbury International School Hatyai is a co-educational International Independent School. Bloomsbury was founded in 2014 and offers a British style curriculum to both day and boarding students. Our school is small with around 200 students aged from 2-18, with an average class size of 15. We are committed to supporting and challenging every student achieving their very best. The students here universally want to do well, and all interactions are based upon obvious and clear respect. Parents are engaged, informed and supportive.
We have received full accreditation from CIS, one of only 20 schools in Thailand to achieve this accolade. This is a great place to work, alongside a fully qualified, dedicated and friendly staff team.
We value CPD for all members of our team and want all staff to develop during their time with us. We know that the ability to progress as effective practitioners attracts the best teachers. We also recognise everyone has something to offer and want to recruit staff to bring and share their experience. As a small school, we need everyone to lead and to be part of the team.
Key Criteria
The successful candidate will:
Have native speaker level Thai and have English at a good intermediate level at least.
Have a teaching qualification
Have the knowledge and skills to teach Thai as a First Language to IGCSE
Have a professional manner and the ability to communicate clearly and well
Be approachable, knowledgeable and committed to excellence
Be caring and ready to collaborate in a professional team
Location
Hatyai is located in southern Thailand, only 40 minutes'