Early Years & Primary (Year 1, 6) Teachers for August 2024

Astra Academy International School opened in September 2021 in the heart of Bangkok and is rapidly growing. It is a part of a group of schools with long established and highly respected reputations, and benefits from their experience and links in the wider community. Astra Academy is a medium sized school with a community focused ethos, our staff and families are what makes us unique as our commitment to pastoral care is second to none.

Astra Academy follows the British National Curriculum. We focus on talent development and take an individual approach to teaching and learning as we believe each child has their own strengths and potential to succeed. 

We are currently looking for experienced, talented and passionate Primary and Early Years teachers to join our growing team for January and August 2024. Successful applicants are offered two year renewable contracts with competitive terms of employment and outstanding working conditions.

We welcome applications from the UK state and independent sector as well as from those working internationally.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements

Experience and qualifications

• Bachelor of Education Degree, or appropriate degree with UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification giving QTS (NQT/ECT’s welcome to apply)

• Excellent working knowledge of the National Curriculum for England / Early Years Foundation Stage and current best practice. 

• Acceptable police checks (or equivalent) from the country of origin and from all other countries in which the applicant has worked and no question regarding suitability to work with children and appropriate references from current and previous employers.

Skills and personal attributes

• A proven track record of high-quality teaching. 

• Commitment to educating the whole child and their well-being. 

• Experience working with children who have English as a Second Language.

• Ability to inspire children with a love of learning and have a passion for teaching all types of learners.

• Professionalism and respect for all.

• Energy, charisma and dynamism with the vision and drive to create productive learning environments and excellent outcomes for all children.

How to apply

Interested teachers are asked to send an application with your full CV and cover letter attached through the TES portal or to hr@astra.ac.th . Please state if you are most interested in teacher Early Years, Year 1 and Year 6.

Early applications are welcome. Some interviews will be held in advance of the closing date if there is a large number of applicants.

Safeguarding 

Astra Academy International School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure/ICPC, a criminal records check, fully translated if you teach outside of the UK, satisfactory references, and medical clearance.