Early Years Class Teacher
Varee Chiangmai International School
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 22 March 2019
Job overview
Varee Chiangmai International School is seeking a qualified EYFS teacher to start in early August 2019. The school follows the Statutory Framework for EYFS, adapted for local use.
Varee Chiangmai International School is a small but growing school with an increasingly diverse student body of approximately 320 students and is a fully accredited member of EDT (Education Development Trust). It is part of a much larger Thai school and actively promotes Thai language and culture. The school is located close to the centre of Chiang Mai, the bustling capital of Thailand's northern Lanna region: an area of misty mountains, Buddhist temples and diverse Hill Tribe cultures, as well as a thriving expat social scene. Chiang Mai has been rated among the top 10 most liveable cities in Asia. It has a laid back atmosphere, enjoys a tropical climate tempered by altitude most of the year, and, above all, is affordable. The lifestyle achievable means that most of our teachers renew their initial contract.
The successful candidate must:
Hold a B.Ed or Bachelor's degree + PGCE
Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Have At least 1 year’s experience teaching the EYFS Framework or the National Curriculum for England, either in the UK or an international setting. Applicants without recent experience in EYFS but experience in KS1 will also be considered.
Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Possess the ability to work with diverse groups of colleagues, students and parents.
Be able to scaffold lessons for children with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Have a flexible ‘can do’ attitude as our school grows and develops.
Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the staffroom.
Be willing to be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of the School.
In return we offer:-
A two year contract
A locally competitive salary in a low tax country
A housing support allowance
AETNA medical insurance
End of contract bonus
Flight support at the end of contract
Visa and work permit support
A friendly and supportive working environment.
Application Process:
Applications are open until 22nd March 2019; however as interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, early applications are encouraged.
Please send your CV, including contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent head teacher; as well as a letter of application outlining the reasons you are seeking this position and the skills you would bring to our school to primaryrecruitment@varee.ac.th or via TES.
Interviews will be conducted via Skype for candidates not presently in Chiang Mai. Successful candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure certificate or the equivalent from country of residence.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
About Varee Chiangmai International School
- Varee Chiangmai International School
- 59 Moo 6 Mahidol Rd, Nonghoi, Muang, Chiang Mai 50000
- Thailand
About:
Varee Chiangmai International School is located in Chiang Mai, conveniently close to the airport, central shopping malls, and train and bus stations. Chiang Mai has a population of around 1.5 million with over 200,000 people living inside the city center.
At VCIS we teach a UK curriculum, the school is fully accredited by the UK-based Education Development Trust and Cambridge International Examinations. The school teaches from early years, though to the conclusion of A Level. We encourage the development of critical and analytical thinking skills through a variety of inclusive teaching methodologies, such as; differentiated instruction, co-operative learning, technology, Inquiry learning and research skills.
At Varee we believe that children learn best in a happy environment. We have created a place where students can learn happily both in and out of the classroom. Our classrooms are spacious and equipped with fully networked computers and internet access. The specialist facilities include Computer Labs, Science Labs, Art, Music and Drama Studios, and a well-resourced Library.
The school teaches in the English language, but also maintains connections with the local Thai community. Applicants applying for teaching positions must hold a teaching licence in their home country, have at least two years teaching experience and a familiarity with the English National Curriculum.
Values and Vision
Varee International values each student as an individual. They are encouraged to explore their abilities through mentorship, community service and extra-curricular activities such as sport, drama and music. Students can voice their opinions and communicate with others in a multi-cultural environment, preparing them for the international community within which they will go on to study and work.
The school boasts a strong team of teaching staff, who take pride in promoting learning through a variety of methods, in order to cater for different learning styles. Continuous professional development helps keep teachers at Varee International abreast of the latest developments in their subject fields and the curriculum they deliver, as well as assisting them to evaluate and develop their own teaching styles and skills.
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