Whole School SENDCO

BCIS is a relatively new school with sincere ambitions to become one of the best international schools in Thailand. We believe in the expertise of our teachers and the importance of fostering confidence and independent thinking in our students.

We are looking for someone special to make a pivotal contribution to the development of our school. You will be very well-qualified and able to inspire colleagues and students alike. You will have the highest expectations of students and the highest standards for yourself and your colleagues.

We are unashamedly knowledge-driven in our curricular approach. Our teachers are here to transmit their deep subject knowledge to our students, to enthuse them with their passion and put them on the path to university after a successful experience in the primary phase. Our students are here to learn. We have the highest expectations and standards of behaviour and conduct and our students understand that our high expectations are reflected in our high hopes for their futures.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, experienced and inspirational SENDCO with knowledge and experience of the Cambridge Curriculum 4-16. Any serious candidates will be committed to attaining the highest standards and will expect excellence from our students.  Most of all, you will be genuinely inspired by the chance to put your knowledge and experience to work in a setting that’s been carefully designed and resourced to be among the best of its kind in the country.

About BCIS

Mission and Vision

At BCIS Phuket our Mission is to enhance and develop every child’s unique qualities through world-class education, to create a brighter future for our children and generations to come. 

Our Vision is to empower children to make their very best decisions, enabling them to achieve academic excellence and find true purpose in their lives.

As part of the strategic growth of the school BCIS requires an experienced, enthusiastic and inspiring SENDCO to support school staff and students in the drive to ensure all students benefit from an outstanding learning opportunity and make appropriate individual progress.

BCIS Phuket is the first school in Thailand to have its education programmes accredited by the French Ministry of Education, Cambridge Assessment International Education and the Thai Ministry of Education all within the same institution. Offering students from as young as 18 months right up to 18 years innovative, world-class education on our purpose-built, state-of-the-art campuses at Chalong, on the south of the island.

BCIS has a solid vision for implementing the Cambridge International Curriculum. This vision will meet professional standards in teaching and learning, by providing excellence in education through quality assured programs and syllabi.

The BCIS learning environment focuses on a learner-centred approach to active learning, using the most effective pedagogical methodologies that incorporate modern technology to enhance the teaching and learning process

The school has a focus on high academic standards, computational thinking, social and emotional education as well as inclusivity to allow all students to succeed through a range of academic and vocational pathways.

Alongside well-equipped classrooms, the school has excellent sports provision, large open plan learning areas to support innovation and creative problem-solving including robotics and 3D printing, a drama/dance studio, specialist music rooms, full WIFI coverage, dedicated science labs, art rooms and libraries. An Olympic size swimming pool along with smaller pools, all weather football pitches, athletic track, cycle lanes and a variety of outdoor play equipment. In addition, the school has specialist academies for tennis, football and swimming.

We wish the appointed SENDCO to join the team from August 2020. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the schools Vision and Mission as well as all policies, academic standards and pastoral support in the Primary school.

The post holder will report to the Heads of school, assistant director of academic studies and the Principal and will assist in shaping & implementing the SENDCO/educational strategy for the school.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To support the school in embracing and encouraging the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the Core Values of the school.

• To support the school in ensuring high academic standards in relation to the school’s own desire for all students to be the best they can as well as a commitment and understanding to uphold the customs and traditions of the Thai community. 

• To support the management team in managing support timetables and undertake teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the Headteachers and/or Principal.

• To fully engage in the Appraisal and performance management process.

• Work closely with the school pastoral counsellor

To be considered for this role, candidates must be:

• An effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record in sustained school improvement that can be clearly demonstrated by example.

• Rigorous in promoting excellence and developing commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all.

• Able to demonstrate successful experience of leading and managing staff and promoting and developing innovative approaches to learning

• Experienced in developing teacher’s skills and competencies through a sustained school improvement model such as coaching, mentoring and training.

• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of best practice pedagogy.

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion with operational strategies

• Able to demonstrate genuine passion towards the wider extra-curricular life of a school.

Requirements

PGCE or B.Ed. or full teaching qualification.

English speaker from UK, US, Australia, Canada or New Zealand. Minimum of 5 years teaching experience with management responsibilities

Knowledge and experience of the UK Cambridge Curriculum

International experience an advantage

If you are interested in applying for this prestigious role please send your cover letter and resume to info@bcisphuket.com and attach the following documents:

• Passport photo

• Degree certificate and transcripts

• A scan of the photo page in your passport

• Name and email address of 2 references from your previous schools

BCIS carries out background checks on all successful placements, applicants are required to give accurate information about their employment history and certifications.

For more information, please visit the school website:  bcisphuket.com 

Closing date: Noon, Friday 17h July 2020

Early applications advised as we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.