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Teacher of Art

Teacher of Art

Headstart International School Phuket

Thailand

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent

Job overview

School Details –

At HeadStart we aim to stimulate students’ minds, as well as to encourage them to push beyond perceived traditional academic boundaries. It is our intention that through employing dedicated, enthusiastic and inspiring teachers, we will enthuse all our students to reach their potential and exceed expectations. We deliver a well-rounded personalised educational experience. Priding ourselves in being a community school, emphasising individual learning.

HeadStart is based in the centre of Phuket Island, and having started as a home school just 10 years ago, gaining ‘International School’ status just 5 years ago, we are now a fully accredited International School with CfBT, have been awarded the International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) and have been offering Cambridge qualifications throughout all key stages and IGCSEs for several years.

In August 2015, the school will enter the next phase in its exciting and rapid development as we move to a newly built, state of the art school less than 1km from our existing site. The new school has been designed by teachers and professionals and will equip all staff with the necessary tools to deliver a high quality curriculum and inspire our students. As part of the move to the new school, we will also open our Sixth-Form and have the first cohort taking their AS Level examinations in 2016.

The teaching positions below come as a result of expanding our staffing numbers, and our desire to bring on board even more highly qualified and motivated staff who will ‘inspire a love of learning’.

Teacher of Art –

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Art teacher for the 2015/2016 academic year. The successful candidate will be able to teach across the age range 11-16 and will ideally have experience of teaching the Cambridge IGCSE, for Art and Design, or at the very least, experience of teaching GCSE in a UK based school.  From 2015, Art will be taught for the first time at IGCSE  and AS Level in HeadStart and therefore this is the opportunity to work in a brand new Art facility and to have a real impact on shaping the direction of the Art curriculum at the school.

We are looking for a highly committed team player with drive, energy and passion, who will inspire a love of learning within their students.  A good sense of humour and an excellent work ethic are essential.

Requirements / Application Details –

Essential Requirements:

  • Good Knowledge of the UK based curriculum and experience of teaching KS3 / KS4
  • Sound understanding of the assessment requirements for IGCSE Art and Design
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognised university
  • A recognised teaching qualification, BEd., PGCE, iPGCSE or Equivalent
  • Fluent English speaker

Desirable Requirements (not essential):

  • Previous experience in an International School environment or experience of teaching second language learners
  • Experience of the Cambridge International Examinations Curriculum

Remuneration Package:

(Full details of salary package and terms and conditions will be sent to short-listed candidates)

  • Private medical insurance
  • 2 year renewable contract
  • Short-Term Accommodation on arrival to help the settling process
  • Free lunch and beverages during the school day
  • Additional payment for extra curricula activities
  • Significant end of contract bonuses.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their CV and Covering Letter including a recent photo, along with the names and contact details of two referees, to: hr@headstartphuket.com

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to make an early appointment to the ideal candidate.

PLEASE NOTE: HeadStart International School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post-holders are subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.

Shortlisted candidates will be sent full salary details and be invited for interview (via Skype) with the Director of Studies or Head of Secondary.

About Headstart International School Phuket

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+66 661 2875

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Headstart International School Phuket is a mixed, mainstream, all-through with sixth-form, international school in Phuket, Thailand. It caters to students aged 2 to 18 and has approximately 1150 pupils enrolled across two campuses on the island.

Headstart International School Phuket was founded in 2005 and, over the years, it has become one of Phuket’s leading international school. It’s the only school in Phuket that offers Cambridge IGCSEs, A levels and BTECs. In 2014, the school passed the CfBT Educational Trust accreditation process for its International School Quality Mark.  In 2021 the latest inspection rated the school as Good and commented on a number of outstanding features.

Director

Sontana Baci

Headmaster

Adam Drew

Visions and value

The school’s main mission is to inspire a love of learning for every student. They work hard to hire a dedicated team of teachers to help them provide a high quality education for its pupils at a school that boasts stellar facilities. They strive to create a safe and caring atmosphere so that everyone feels valued in a multicultural environment.

The curriculum used is a blend of the English National Curriculum and the Cambridge International curriculum for Primary and Secondary, offering IGCSEs,  A Levels and BTEC qualifications at KS4 and KS5. It emphasises the importance of maths, English and science but also offers subjects such as Thai, Mandarin, computing, design technology and P.E.

The dedicated and committed teachers working at this school all have British, Australian, US or similar internationally recognised qualifications of Bachelor and Master degrees or doctorates. HeadStart International School Phuket only accepts applicants who hold a full teaching qualification such as a PGCE or a BEd. and have previous experience working in the UK or an accredited international school.

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