Chemistry Teacher

Bloomsbury International School Hatyai seeks a caring, diligent and enthusiastic teacher to join our team for the next academic year. We are delighted to add a third specialist to our successful science team to teach IGCSE and A Level Chemistry with some Key Stage 3 Science. Early application is advised; interviews will be scheduled for suitable candidates on a rolling basis and we may appoint before the closing date.

Job starts: August 14th 2024

Location: Hatyai, Thailand.

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: 2 years, with a further 2-year contract extension available thereafter. 

Located in the city of Hatyai in southern Thailand, Bloomsbury International School Hatyai is a co-educational International Independent School. Bloomsbury was founded in 2016 and offers a British style curriculum to both day and boarding students. Our Secondary School is small with around 80 students, but this is expanding on a weekly basis due to our growing reputation. We are a caring, kind team, committed to every student achieving their very best. The students here universally want to do well and all interactions are based upon obvious and clear respect.

We have received our full accreditation from CIS, one of only 20 schools in Thailand to achieve this accolade.

The Position

The Secondary department, and science in particular, has gained a reputation for excellence within the local community, and we wish the new teacher to develop that good practice still further. We have a dedicated science lab that is used for both Biology and Chemistry lessons. We follow the Cambridge International Curriculum. We offer IGCSEs, AS Levels and A Levels. Our results are truly excellent, we have a 100% pass rate in all 3 sciences. Pupils from Year 5 upwards, bring their own device to school and we fully embed Technology for Learning. One main role is to develop the understanding of English into every lesson, as the vast majority of our students speak English as an additional language, whilst ensuring we deliver content in a clear fashion to enable students to gain great qualifications.

Our pupils thrive here. This is a happy, hardworking school. Pupils treat adults with admiration and respect. Teaching here is a joy, but it is expected that you will uphold our high standards for students' wellbeing, as well as promote academic excellence.

As a small school, all our staff need to be an integral part of the team. Our teachers and support staff are incredibly hardworking, dedicated and kind.

Key Information

All international staff are expected to be completely fluent in English and be skilled in the use of technology for education. They are expected to take a full part in the school community, working with pupils in extra-curricular activities. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Have English qualified teacher status or equivalen.

• Have experience of IGCSE and A Level Chemistry teaching

• Develop positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues

• Be committed to meeting the needs of students for whom English is an additional language.

Location

Hatyai is located in southern Thailand, only 40 minutes' drive from the nearest beach in Songkhla Town and within easy reach of Krabi, Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Koh Samui and Koh Lipe, as well as Penang and Langkawi across the border in Malaysia. The international airport offers 16 flights per day to Bangkok and daily flights to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, both of which are only a short distance away,opening up the rest of Asia. It is easy to spend your weekends or holidays exploring this beautiful part of the world.

Hatyai itself is an up and coming city without the high cost of living found in other more well known destinations in Thailand. There are large western style malls and supermarkets, and many bars and restaurants providing a range of international food, yet Hatyai retains a very 'Thai' feel and the population are very friendly and helpful, welcoming people with the famous 'Thai Smile'.

To Apply

Please upload your CV and a supporting statement of up two pages stating why you think you are good match for this role.

We will be holding rolling interviews therefore early application is advised.

For more information about the school, visit the website <www.bloomsbury.ac.th>. 

Applicants must provide 2 referees, one of which will be your current or most recent employer, Principal or equivalent.  If you do not wish us to contact your referees initially please make that clear on your application. We are committed to Child Protection and successful candidates will undergo background checks.

To apply, please use the "Apply Now" button below.  Interviews will be held as applications are received and we will appoint before the closing date if we find an outstanding candidate.

Bloomsbury International School Hatyai, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in our care and requires all applicants to share this commitment. We follow recruitment practices that are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, satisfactory professional references and checks of identity, criminal records and qualifications.