Headteacher
Kensington International School
Bangkok, Thailand
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1st August 2021
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2020
Job overview
Kensington International Kindergarten are seeking an exceptional educator and leader as its next Headteacher, with the appointment effective August 2021. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a supportive Board of Directors, talented faculty, staff, students, and highly engaged parents to build on past achievements and lead Kensington to new levels of excellence.
The school follows the EYFS and UK National Curriculum for children from 2 – 6 years.
We are an Internationally award-winning, high profile school receiving the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand, “Outstanding Small Business” award (2018) and the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) “Best International Nursery” award (2019). We are also the only International Kindergarten to be awarded the NDNA’s Platinum level standard "Quality Counts" accreditation.
The award-winning architectural design of the school, along with its educational ethos, are profoundly unique and continue to attract government and educational attention throughout SE Asia. It is exceptionally well-resourced with specialist indoor facilities, a soft gym, library, ICT facilities and a room for cookery classes. In addition, state-of-the-art outdoor facilities include a swimming pool, splash pool, sandpit, racing track and garden area.
The school aims to provide the highest standards of Early Years Education. We provide a small, very friendly and professional community atmosphere, with Continuing Professional Development for the teaching team, who are always 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. Dedicated teachers work hard to create a stimulating environment through engaging activities and displays, and by following the children’s interests.
The school embraces its community and parents play an active role as they too become part of the ‘Kensington Family.’ Parent participation is recognised as an integral part of the education process, and they are encouraged to work closely with teachers to organise many different cultural and social events throughout the year.
Reporting to the School’s Board of Directors, the Headteacher is responsible for all educational aspects of Kensington. Through advising on strategic initiatives, developing and implementing appropriate action plans, setting pedagogical direction, attracting, supporting, developing, and retaining the very best faculty and staff, the new Headteacher will ensure that Kensington continues to meet and exceed its standards of excellence. As the face of the School, the Headteacher will create new and effective ways to engage, educate, communicate, and build enduring relationships with its internal and external communities.
The new Headteacher will be an experienced educational leader with a proven track record of accomplishment and the ability to command the respect of all stakeholders. Strong academic credentials, a visionary outlook aligned with the School’s Mission, Vision, and Ideals, exceptional leadership support for an unparalleled team, outstanding communication skills, and creativity in further enhancing an outstanding educational program are all qualities required. He/she will have an excellent rapport with students of all ages and backgrounds, combined with experience of the general promotion of the school and its capabilities.
Kensington International Kindergarten is located west of the city, only a short distance (10 minutes) from the BTS (Skytrain) with easy access to the world-famous, historic and vibrant city of Bangkok. The area and local community are steeped in Thai tradition, set in lush greenery with a tranquil, peaceful atmosphere.
Bangkok is an exciting, iconic city at the very heart of SE Asia and abounds with rich cultural experiences. Thailand offers excellent leisure and travel opportunities, with countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar, all just an hour away. The cost of living here is breathtakingly low and this wonderful ‘land of smiles’ has year-round warmth and sunshine. A beautiful, safe place to live and work, and a place that will stay in your heart forever!
The position is full-time only, commencing 1st August 2021 (36 months contract).
Requirements:
Native-level English speaker
Relevant Master’s degree or NPQH/NPQSL, UK
BEd (Hons) with QTS or equivalent OR University Degree (Hons) with PGCE
Recent experience working within the EYFS and KS1
Experience of working in the UK
Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and KS1
Desirable:
Experience of teaching children with EAL
Previous/current Headteacher position
NB Please download our job description and personal specification documents for more details.
Contract type:
· 36 months renewable contract.
· Competitive monthly salary based on qualifications and experience.
· Housing allowance.
· Annual round-trip airfare to the international airport of your home country (at actual cost or maximum up to THB 32,000).
· Gratuity Bonus at the end of each academic year
· Daily working days lunch.
· Health insurance (includes spouse and dependents)
· Teacher license and work permit are accommodated and funded.
· An opportunity to be part of a very professional team of educators.
The appointing committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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. Please note we are a safe recruiting school.
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 apply by clicking on the “Application Link” below.
Interview Dates:
Applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview (specific dates will be advised). If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
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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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