Opening for multiple expat teacher positions for SBS international Bangkok commencing in August 2025.
• Pre-School Toddlers Teacher
• Nursery Teacher
• Year 3 Teacher
• English/Drama Teacher
• Lead Science Teacher
• Music Teacher
• Art Teacher
• PE Teacher
• Intensive English Teacher
• IT Teacher
• Design and Technology Teacher
Start date: August 2025
Interviews commence as soon as possible.
Salary scale: range 56,250 baht to 86,813 baht depending on qualifications and experience.
SBS International School Bangkok is the latest school in the Arthit Ourairat Institution, a group of 4 successful international and bilingual schools in Thailand. The school will open to receive the first student cohorts in August 2025, with a view to reaching full capacity after 3-5 years. We are seeking to appoint capable and experienced colleagues who align with our mission to provide an education driven by academic excellence, holistic wellbeing and passion for learning. Our teachers must be multi-skilled in 'reaching' as well as 'teaching' students in a forward thinking and progressive environment. The successful applicant will be in a pioneering and unique position to develop their role and specialty as the school embarks on an exciting journey to establish itself as a premium provider of international education in Thailand. We anticipate rapid career development for teachers who show flair, resilience and determination for the school to evolve as a flourishing community for all stakeholders.
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of education in a well established schools group in Thailand (The Arthit Ourairat Institution). The SBS International campus is situated in Lat Krabang in the second largest district of Bangkok, and close to Suvarnabhumi Airport which is one of the biggest international airports in Southeast Asia and a regional hub for aviation. Lat Krabang is a prime area for economic and urban development but retains its rural charm with quick and efficient links to the city centre. There are excellent transport links servicing the Lat Krabang area, including the high speed airport rail link to the city centre.
In line with the school's guiding statements, the purpose of all teachers at SBS Bangkok is to provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for our students.
● Deliver high quality teaching and learning
● Collaborate with other teachers to develop and innovate within the taught curriculum
● Monitor and evaluate student progress using a range of assessment strategies
● Provide regular feedback to students and parents on academic progress and social development
● Create a safe, respectful and positive learning environment for all students
● Foster strong and meaningful partnerships with parents to support students' learning and wellbeing
● Actively contribute to the school's vibrant learning community and stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in international education .
Primary/Early Years teachers are expected to facilitate high quality play and inquiry based learning in line with curriculum requirements. Specifically:
Teaching and Learning
1. Demonstrate a secure knowledge of the different stages of child development and how young children learn, to inspire high levels of student curiosity and engagement and support exceptional learning outcomes.
2. In collaboration with colleagues, plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons based on the Cambridge Primary/Early Years framework to deliver authentic learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom that support challenge and extend student learning.
3. Implement child-initiated learning and play-based activities to promote active engagement and exploration among young children.
4. Ensure the sequencing of learning in line with the different stages of child development by appropriately differentiating learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all children.
5. Demonstrate high expectations for student learning, using observations and other formative assessments to monitor and record children's progress and inform future planning and interventions.
6. Develop individualized learning plans for each child based on their unique interests, needs, and abilities.
7. Collaborate effectively with specialist teachers and support staff to personalize learning for all students, including those with additional needs, English as an additional language and more able learners to ensure an inclusive approach that meets the diverse needs of all children.
8. Create and plan opportunities to celebrate our international and diverse community, reflecting on the impact the students can have on our school community and across Thailand and the wider world.
9. Maintain accurate records of children's progress including observations, assessments, attendance records etc., in accordance with school policies.
10. Collaborate with other teachers and support staff. Analyze and interpret data from internal and formative assessments to evaluate learning and teaching, identify interventions and modify teaching practice as a result.
11. Share progress and attainment with parents through parent teacher meetings, written reports and via the school's online learning platform.
12. Ensure technology is integrated into planning and delivering lessons where it can enhance teaching and learning.
13. Meet all obligations relating to the administration and delivery of the curriculum, including:
o fulfilling timetable commitments.
o maintenance of assessment records.
o writing of reports.
o attendance at Parents Meetings.
o meeting all deadlines.
Climate for Learning
1. Promote the safety and wellbeing of students in accordance with the school's Child Protection guidelines and in line with the positive behavior approaches and practices.
2. Establish clear expectations for behavior and ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment.
3. Create a stimulating environment that supports child-initiated learning through play-based activities.
4. Foster positive relationships with children, parents/guardians, and colleagues to create a positive and supportive learning community around the child.
5. Effectively manage Teaching Assistants (TAs) both on a day-to-day basis and in the planning process. Oversee and coordinate the activities of TAs within the classroom setting, ensuring their effective integration into lesson plans and daily activities. Foster a collaborative and supportive environment among TAs and work closely with them to enhance the overall learning experience for our students.
6. Promote a love of learning by creating an atmosphere that encourages curiosity, exploration, creativity, and independent thinking and enables students to flourish.
7. Believe strongly in every student's potential and the important role teachers play in ensuring their wellbeing.
8. Identify opportunities for students to develop as global citizens, building their intercultural understanding of and respect for others from different cultures and communities.
Professional Understanding
1. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the Cambridge Primary/Early Years curriculum framework
2. Maintain an active interest in educational research, innovative pedagogy, best practices in early childhood education to better inform planning and assessment and support the learning and wellbeing of all students .
3. Actively participate in high-quality professional learning opportunities that focus on improved student learning and continued development of professional practice.
4. Contribute actively to team and operational meetings to exchange ideas, opinions and strategies for strategic planning and ongoing school improvement.
5. Work collaboratively with the Primary Leadership Team to resolve issues of academic/professional/pedagogical concern.
6. Bring any matters of concern relating to health and safety to the Senior Leadership Team
7. Reflect on your practice regularly to continuously improve teaching strategies and approaches in alignment with evolving educational standards.
General Responsibilities
1. Fulfill the requirements of AOI Professional Standards
2. Model the school CORE values - Courage; Open-mindedness; Respect; Excellence
3. Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in relation to student safeguarding, academic progress and wellbeing.
4. Actively support the vision, ethos, culture and policies of the school, contributing to a climate that is positive, purposeful and professional.
5. Prioritise positive relationships to inspire and motivate others (students, teachers and parents).
6. Fully contribute to the extra-curricular and community service programs, making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
7. Fulfil supervisory duties as per the annual Primary School Duty Rota, and additionally as requested.
8. Engage positively and purposefully in the school Professional Growth and Performance Management process.
9. Attend staff meetings and briefings as advised and scheduled.
10. To support, and be present at school functions/events as requested by the Head of Early Years and Primary Principal
11. Any other duties to help contribute to the success of the school as required by the Head of Early Years and Primary Principal
You will be an exceptional Primary/Early Years teacher who loves working with children. A teacher who is keen to join a forward-thinking, collaborative and dynamic team of professionals, delivering a world-class, holistic education for the children at SBS Bangkok. You will have:
● A genuine enthusiasm for, and commitment to, supporting the development of the whole child.
● A bachelor's degree in education or other subject with qualified teacher status or equivalent.
● Proven experience in implementing child-initiated learning approaches and play based learning within an Early Years/Primary setting.
● Knowledge of the Cambridge Early Years and Primary Curriculum framework.
● A passion for teaching which is shown through your day-to-day interaction with children.
● A highly adaptable nature with the ability to plan and differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all children.
● Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
● Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.
● A commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.
● A willingness to actively engage in our wider school community.
Secondary School teachers are expected to provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for our students:
Teaching and Learning
1. Facilitate teaching approaches, inspirational lessons and active learning strategies that engage, enrich and motivate students.
2. Fulfil curricular obligations eg develop agreed schemes of learning, understand the requirements of examination syllabi, and meet assessment deadlines.
3. Fulfil teaching and learning obligations for timetabled classes to include:
● maintenance of assessment records
● writing of reports
● attendance at Parent Meetings
● participate in arrangements for preparing students for external examinations
4. Maintain good order and positive discipline among students in accordance with the school's Behavior for Learning policy eg with regards to punctuality, behavior, compliance etc.
5. Ensure that differentiated teaching and learning practices are embedded within lessons to meet the needs of all students.
6. Liaise with the Learning Support team and English Language Acquisition team as appropriate regarding student progress.
7. Ensure that Assessment for Learning strategies are used effectively in lessons to support the progress of learners and provide feedback to inform teaching and learning.
8. Use data to track student progress, monitor student outcomes, and inform teaching and learning.
9. Ensure Edtech is integrated in planning and delivering lessons to enhance teaching and learning.
10. Embrace global citizenship, cross-curricular dimensions and the development of cross-curricular skills.
11. Proactively share best pedagogical practices with all staff.
Professional Understanding
1. Keep abreast of Cambridge curriculum developments and academic initiatives/changes, to inform best practice.
2. Contribute to faculty meetings and operational meetings to safely exchange ideas and opinions.
3. Contribute to faculty strategic planning - ie the formulation, implementation and review of action planning.
4. Work collaboratively with the senior staff to resolve issues of academic/professional/pedagogical concern.
5. Bring any matters of concern relating to health and safety within the faculty classrooms to senior staff or the Health and Safety Officer.
Generic Responsibilities
1. Fulfill the requirements of AOI Professional Standards
2. Model the school CORE values - Courage; Open-mindedness; Respect; Excellence
3. Fully contribute to the extra-curricular and community service programs
4. Fulfil supervisory duties as per the Secondary School Duty Rota, and additionally as requested
5. Fulfil pastoral duties as a Tutor and contribute to the Wellbeing program as required
6. Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in relation to student safeguarding, academic progress and wellbeing
7. Actively support the vision, ethos, culture and policies of the school, contributing to a climate that is positive, purposeful and professional
8. Prioritise positive relationships to inspire and motivate others (students, teachers and parents)
9. Engage purposefully in the school Professional Growth and Performance Management process
10. Attend staff meetings and briefings as advised and scheduled
11. Support, and be present at school functions/events as requested by the Principal(s)
12. Assist faculty team in organizing regular showcase events to demonstrate and celebrate student achievement eg exhibitions; performances/productions; sports events; displays etc.
13. Any other duties to help contribute to the success of the school as required by the Principal(s).
Qualifications:
• Education Degree in a relevant field
• Professional Teaching qualification/licence/certification as applicable
• Preference will be given to those holding a Master's degree.
We look forward to hearing from you and working with you!
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