Job overview
School Details
At HeadStart we aim to stimulate students’ minds, as well as to encourage them to push beyond perceived traditional academic boundaries. It is our intention that through employing dedicated, enthusiastic and inspiring teachers, we will enthuse all our students to reach their potential and exceed expectations. We deliver a well-rounded personalised educational experience. We pride ourselves in being a community school, emphasising individual learning.
HeadStart is based in the centre of Phuket Island and gained ‘International School’ status in 2010 and is a fully accredited International School with The Education Development Trust. In our most recent inspection, we were awarded the International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) with accreditors recognising the school to be a ‘Good School with Outstanding Features’.
Our curriculum is based on the national curriculum of England, and we offer Cambridge & Pearson qualifications in secondary school, including IGCSEs, A Levels, and BTECs. The school's main campus at Chaofah has 960 students and is oversubscribed in most year groups. From August 2025, we will expand our Upper School site and provision to make 'HeadStart College' the premier educational institution in the South of Thailand.
In August 2023, we opened a new campus in the north of the island, Cherngtalay. This is a two-form entry Foundation, Primary and Secondary School (KS3 only) for up to 500 students and will be moving to a three-form entry school in August 2025.
Chemistry Teacher - Chaofah Campus
Due to the expansion of our Upper School site and programmes for Sixth Form and Key Stage 4, we are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Chemistry Teacher to start in August 2025.
The successful candidate will have experience teaching across the secondary age range and teaching the subject to A Level.
They should be an inspiring teacher who can bring the subject alive.
Experience in teaching the Cambridge IGCSE and A Level syllabus would be an advantage.
We are looking for a highly committed team player with drive, energy, and passion who will inspire a love of learning in their students. A good sense of humour and an excellent work ethic are essential.
Requirements / Application Details
Essential Requirements:
· Excellent knowledge of the UK curriculum
· Experience of teaching students in the age range 11 to 18
· Previous experience of teaching A Level Chemistry
· Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
· A recognised teaching qualification: BEd.; PGCE; iPGCE or equivalent
· Must be a fluent English speaker
Desirable Requirements (not essential):
· Previous experience in an International School environment
· Experience of teaching English as an Additional Language learners
Remuneration Package:
(Full details of salary package and terms and conditions will be sent to short-listed candidates)
· Private medical insurance
· 3 year renewable contract
· Free lunch and beverages during the school day
· Significant end of contract bonuses.
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