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Y6 - 9 Science Teacher

Y6 - 9 Science Teacher

St. Andrews Samakee International School

Nonthaburi, Thailand

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
10 December 2018

Job overview

St. Andrews Samakee is an inclusive, independent, privately owned, co-educational school that currently caters to children from age 1+ to 14+ years, (Little Learners - Year 9) and draws children from multicultural backgrounds. The school is set in a residential area on the outskirts of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, in close proximity to a large expat community and a range of local amenities.  As an expanding school we are making the following appointment for January 2019-2020. Interviews will take place via Skype or at the school.

Year 6 -9  Science Teacher 

Are you a reflective practitioner, eager to investigate new and creative ways of teaching and learning? 

“At St. Andrews Samakee, kids flourish and fulfill their potential. This is because Samakee sets ‘top notch’ academic standards, but this is not the only reason: it is a school with a heart! Every staff member knows you and your child by name and nature. The teachers are cherry picked not only for their teaching skills but also for the ability to nurture highly reflective individuals, support parenting dilemmas and see your child as a whole learner.” Samakee Parent Testimonial. 

Do you have the vision to work flexibly with colleagues in a dynamic school that is continually moving forwards? 

The philosophy:

As we hope our website makes clear, our school’s work has been strongly endorsed by a UK accrediting team and we have been awarded ‘Outstanding School Status’, the first school worldwide to merit such an achievement. In addition to this, we are a BSO (British School Overseas), meaning we are endorsed by the DFE and therefore qualified to employ and mentor newly qualified teachers to complete their NQT year. As a truly inclusive and child-centred school, we welcome children of all abilities and are able to offer a range of support services including G&T, EAL & SEN, specialist therapists, Learning Support Assistants as well as highly differentiated mainstream classrooms and individualised programmes when required. Another key feature of the school’s philosophy is it’s commitment to outdoor learning and the environment and learning outside the classroom, is a prominent part of our curriculum. The school is immensely proud of it’s very own on-site farm where children immerse themselves in various projects, tend the animals, plant and grow food plants and then harvest and eat what they have grown. It follows that only teachers with a similar degree of conviction will find our school attractive.

Samakee offers:

  • The opportunity to join an outstanding international school accredited by EDT (Education Development Trust) as a gold standard establishment for three consecutive inspections, and an outstanding BSO inspected school; 
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development opportunities and in-house guidance and support;
  • Small class sizes to enable learning to be personalised and pertinent to individual needs;
  • An innovative, British-style curriculum in a highly inclusive setting;
  • Work within an inspiring, friendly and supportive team of dedicated and happy staff;
  • Teachers have the freedom to be creative in their approaches to teaching and learning as well as opportunities to expand their skills in the areas of leadership in an EYFS-KS3, all through school.

For this post we are looking for...

  • Commitment to the ethos of the school;
  • Patience, enthusiasm, a sense of humour and an ability to accept and act on constructive feedback;
  • Professionals with a secure working knowledge of the British Science curriculum; 
  • Professionals with experience of working in an inclusive environment and who have the talent to create strong empathic bonds with students; 
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and team working abilities;
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills;
  • A satisfactory health record and up to date criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or equivalent.

An excellent remuneration package is available to successful candidates including competitive tax-free salary, a two-year renewable contract, local medical insurance, three months free accommodation, visa costs and annual flight allowance. 

Additionally, St Andrews Samakee is highly committed to the continuing professional development of all staff and provides a wide range of both in-house CPD and external courses to meet the needs of individual staff. 

Applicants must hold the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) certificate

Closing Date for Applications - 10th December 2018

Interviews will take place via Skype or at the school.  Please complete the online TES Application Form and upload your supporting documents and a copy of your teaching qualification. Thank you.

St Andrews Samakee International School  

43 Soi Tiwanond 48, Nonthaburi Thailand 11000  

Phone: 66 2 952 4003  Fax: 66 2 952 4002  

Email: application@standrews-samakee.com
Website: http://www.standrews-samakee.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standrewssamakee
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/43j3p

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About St. Andrews Samakee International School

Welcome!

We have produced the information that follows so that all applicants for teaching positions at St. Andrews Samakee can gain a brief overview of our educational philosophy and terms/ conditions of employment. As you read the information that follows please take some time to reflect on whether you possess good flexibility and excellent curriculum knowledge, along with bags of enthusiasm. With Gold Standard ISQM status, Outstanding BSO status and a growing international reputation, we are looking to appoint teachers who have the vision to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school, who have the talent to create strong empathic bonds with students and the ambition to develop our school’s curriculum; extending the work already undertaken. Applicants must show the ability to inspire children with an evident love of teaching and deliver fun and effective lessons.


Our school’s ethos is deeply rooted in a child-centred approach to learning and teaching and a comprehensive understanding of the needs of each child. Our creative and innovative curriculum has been created to promote high achievement and every day it captures children’s interest and enthusiasm for learning. You will find a range of teaching methods being used to ensure that each child is given the best opportunity to achieve maximum efficiency in English, Mathematics, Science, ICT and a wide range of subjects. Furthermore, our school is now progressing rapidly in its mission to create environmentally mindful citizens for now, and the future and our students are immersed in nature and the real-world of the farm during 'farm time' at our on-site farm.


St Andrews Samakee was opened in 2000 and is an inclusive, independent, privately owned, coeducational school that caters to children from 1+ to 14+. The school is set in a residential area on the outskirts of Bangkok and organised into three units, First school Nursery-Year 1; Middle school Year 2-5; and Upper school Year 6-9. 


St Andrews Samakee is highly committed to the continuing professional development of all staff and provides a wide range of both in-house CPD and external courses to meet the needs of individual staff. 


This summary is not intended to be exhaustive, and I am sure that it will prompt many areas of discussion if you are selected for an interview. I hope that it does, however, enable you to gain a clear impression that St. Andrews Samakee is serious about being seen as an employer of integrity.

With all best wishes, 

Monica L. Sudhirak 

Headteacher

St. Andrews Samakee International School

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