Early Years Teacher
Kensington International School
Thailand
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
Job overview
Background
An award winning purpose built pre- school, located in West Bangkok and only a short distance to the BTS (Skytrain) with access to the city center. The area is full of greenery and has a tranquil atmosphere.
The school follows the EYFS and National Curriculum from the UK, for children from Crèche to Year1 (18 months – 6 years).
Classrooms are purpose built and well resourced, with special in-door facilities such as a soft gym, library, ICT facilities and a room used for cookery classes. In addition out - door facilities are also purpose built and include a swimming pool, splash pool, sand pit, playground, racing track and gardening area.
The school aims to provide the highest standard of Early Years Education in Bangkok. We provide a small, friendly and professional community atmosphere, with Continuing Professional Development, for the teaching team, central to our priorities.
The atmosphere in the classes is one of warmth and security, a place where children can grow in confidence, ready to take on new challenges. Teachers work hard to create a stimulating environment through activities and displays and by following the children’s interests.
The school embraces its community and parents play an active role. Parent participation is recognised as an integral part of the education process, they work closely with teachers to organise different cultural and social events during the year.
Bangkok is a vibrant, exciting city with rich cultural experiences. Thailand offers excellent leisure and travel opportunities and the cost of living is very reasonable. The country has year round sun and is a beautiful and safe place to work.
Position: Early Years Teacher
Kensington International Kindergarten seeks a fully qualified, experienced and inspirational EYFS teacher to teach in one of our Toddler Classes (aged 2 to 3 yrs). We are looking for an energetic, highly inspired, motivated person, who is passionate about childcare and education, and who is committed to achieving high standards and creating a stimulating, positive and child- centered classroom ethos. The position is for full-time only, commencing mid April 2016.
The successful applicant should have:
Requirements:
- Fluent English speaker
- BEd (Hons) with QTS or equivalent OR University Degree with PGCE
- Recent experience working within the EYFS
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and National Curriculum
Desirable:
Experience of teaching children with EAL
Main Job and Responsibilities:
- To take full responsibility for the planning and implementation of appropriate program activities and assessment for the children in the Toddler class.
- To ensure that planning, assessments and observations are completed, reviewed, and appropriately communicated to line managers/parents.
- To provide a stimulating and attractive classroom with appropriate resources which can be accessed by all children
- To maintain close partnership with parents, school and the community.
- To provide both written reports and informal dialogue to parents on the development, progress, and attainment of children.
- To co-ordinate, work, support and lead a staff support team (TAs and Nannies) within the classroom and school where appropriate
- To manage own performance and development.
Skills/Abilities:
- Passionate about childcare and education.
- Ability to organise and manage a class to promote an effective learning environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
- Ability to work as a part of a team in planning and implementing the school’s curriculum, strategic plans and policies.
- A commitment to further your own professional development and to the principle of continuous improvement.
- Highly responsible.
Contract type:
- 2 year renewable contract.
- Competitive monthly salary based on qualifications and experienced.
- Free accommodation of fully furnished studio flat
- Annual round trip air-fare to the international airport of your home country (at actual cost or maximum up to THB 32,000).
- Gratuity Bonus
- Daily working days lunch
- Health insurance
- Teacher license and work permit is accommodated and funded
- An opportunity to be part of very professional team of educators
Note: * Employment terms and conditions to be agreed before accepting work aboard
**All successful applicants will be subject to reference checks, DBS checks and validation of qualifications
Application Process:
If you are suitably qualified and would like to be part of a professional and dedicated team that is committed to helping students reach their full potential. Please send the following to the Head Teacher at beverley@kensington.ac.th :
- CV
- Completed application form
- Current photo
- At least 2 professional references, and contact information including current phone number and e-mail address of two referees.
Interview Dates:
Applicants who are short listed will be contacted for an interview by Skype (specific dates will be advised).
Attached documents
About Kensington International School
- Kensington International School
- 88 Bangprom 16, Ratchapreuk Road, Talingchan, Bangkok
- 10170
- Thailand
About Kensington
Kensington International School is an International Kindergarten offering a curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and the British National Curriculum. We are committed to providing excellence in Early Childhood and Primary Education. We believe that for your child to reach their full potential we must provide a stimulating, creative and innovative environment where children become engaged and effective learners.
It is well documented that the first few years of a child’s life are fundamental in terms of their development. Hence, our promise to parents is that every single child in our care will enjoy a warm, safe, stimulating, individual and age appropriate education that will prove to be a critical foundation in their life- time love of learning, development and vital confidence building.
We only have your child for a while but we take a long term perspective and see them as future adults and leaders. In light of this, we make every effort to create a solid platform that can be built on. The Kensington School has everything needed for successful, well-rounded children.
Mission Statement
At Kensington International School our aim is to create a positive environment for learning, where children, parents and teachers will join together on a journey of discovery.
Children will be treated as individuals and as such each will follow an individualized learning plan which will be constantly reviewed by the teacher following ongoing observations.
Kensington International School is committed to providing staff with opportunities for professional development and enables staff to stay up-to-date with developments in education with a comprehensive, on-going training programme.
What Do We Believe
About Teaching and Learning
- We believe in every child’s potential and individuality and hence instruction is individualized to meet each child’s needs.
- We believe that play is a key element of any child's development. When working with young children, the exchange between adults and children should be fluid, moving interchangeably between activities initiated by children and where adult responses help build the child’s learning and understanding.
- We will ensure that our environment is safe, clean, stimulating, and provides a warm atmosphere at all times.
- We believe that every child should have access to a stimulating outdoor learning space.
- We understand that parents are the primary educators of their children and should be centrally involved in their child's experiences and development.
- We believe in incorporating current research based practice in our learning activities.
- We believe in learning communities, where continuing staff training and open communication amongst staff, parents, children, and communities are promoted.
- We believe in encouraging positive dispositions in every child to enable them to have; confidence, self- esteem, creativity, self- motivation, curiosity, concentration, openness/risk taking, optimism, honesty, self- discipline, responsibilities, empathy, and team work.
- We believe in promoting Thai values and culture to every child who resides in Thailand.
- We believe in diversity, equality and inclusion and treat all others with respect.
If you would like to be part of a professional and dedicated team that is committed to helping students reach their full potential. Please apply for one of the positions that have become available.
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