Founding Early Years Head Teacher

About Us

Rise International School (RISE) is a new international school dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality education in Thailand. Designed to inspire every child to reach their full potential, RISE offers a K-6 pathway built on the UK and Singapore curricula, integrating global best practices in teaching and learning. School location: Phuttamonthon Sai 1, Bangkok (Thonburi).

Role Overview

The Early Years Head Teacher is a founding academic role responsible for building and leading the Early Years programme (N–K2) while also serving as a homeroom teacher during the school year. From the pre-opening phase through school launch, this role focuses on:

• Designing and setting up Early Years academic and classroom systems
• Translating the school’s philosophy into daily Early Years practice
• Teaching and modeling high-quality Early Years instruction
• Supporting teacher preparation and ensuring consistency across Early Years classrooms

Key Details

• Teaching role: N or K1 or K2 homeroom teacher (from August 2027)
• Start date: August 2026
• Salary: Based on experience

Responsibilities

• Early Years programme & system design
  • Design and implement an Early Years academic framework aligned with UK-based EY approaches and the school’s philosophy
  • Develop curriculum structures, including unit themes and learning progressions, daily routines and classroom systems, and play-based and inquiry-based learning experiences
  • Create teacher-ready materials such as unit plans, sample lessons, observation and assessment tools, and documentation and reporting templates
  • Ensure alignment between curriculum, assessment, classroom practice, and child development principles
• Classroom teaching & practice
  • Lead playgroups and summer camp in the 2026–27 academic year
  • Serve as a N / K1 / K2 homeroom teacher during the 2027–28 academic year
  • Model play-based learning, language-rich interactions, executive function and self-regulation support, and positive behaviour guidance
  • Create a classroom environment that promotes psychological safety, confidence, independence, curiosity, and joy in learning
• Teacher support & collaboration
  • Support onboarding and guidance of Early Years teachers and teaching assistants
  • Set clear expectations for classroom routines, planning, and documentation
  • Provide instructional guidance and informal coaching to ensure consistency across Early Years classes
  • Foster a reflective, child-centered professional culture within the Early Years team
• Student wellbeing & safeguarding
  • Support implementation of student wellbeing and safeguarding practices in Early Years
  • Maintain accurate student observation and welfare records
  • Ensure daily routines support children’s emotional safety and development
• Parent engagement
  • Communicate effectively with parents about child development, learning approaches, classroom routines, and expectations
  • Support parent orientations, workshops, and Early Years activities

Requirements

Required

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Early Years homeroom teacher
• Strong understanding of Early Years pedagogy and child development
• Experience designing or adapting curriculum and classroom systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with UK-based Early Years frameworks

Preferred

• Experience in international or bilingual school settings
• Experience mentoring or supporting other teachers
• Familiarity with the Cambridge curriculum

Benefits

• Be part of the founding academic team shaping the Early Years programme from the ground up
• Teach while also influencing school-wide Early Years quality and practice
• Work in a school that values thoughtful teaching, care, and long-term impact

Please apply using the form below.