Music Teacher

Astra Academy International School opened in September 2021 in the heart of Bangkok and is growing rapidly. 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, and our commitment to the well-being of our students is second to none. 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 seeking an additional experienced, talented and passionate Primary and Secondary Music teacher to join our team as soon as possible. If you are committed to child centred education, with a deep rooted desire to help every child fulfil their potential, and are interested in helping shape the future development of a young international school we would be delighted to hear from you.

We welcome applications from the UK state and independent sector as well as from those already working internationally. Successful applicants will be offered a two year contract, renewable by mutual agreement, with competitive terms of employment and outstanding working conditions.

Required experience and qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Education Degree, or appropriate degree with UK PGCE, iPGCE or other teaching qualification giving QTS. 
• Excellent working knowledge of teaching Music using the National Curriculum for England. 
• Current / previous experience teaching Music at IGCSE / GCSE level.

Whilst not essential the following would be highly advantageous: 

• Current / previous experience of working in an international school. 
• Experience of / willingness to, teach a second subject.

How to apply

Interested teachers are asked to send a full CV and letter of application through the TES portal or directly to hr@astra.ac.th. Letters of application should be no longer than two pages, and applicants should explain why they are interested in working at Astra Academy, what their strengths are and how those strengths could benefit Astra students. CVs should also be no longer than two pages, and should include a passport style photo and the names and email addresses of three professional referees including both the applicant’s current and previous employers. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their application as soon as possible as interviews will take place on a rolling basis as applicants are shortlisted. Astra Academy reserves the right to close the selection process at any time.

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.