Secondary Business Studies Teacher

Immediate start. Salary: Unqualified 52000 Bht; Qualified 62000 Bht.

Role Introduction

We are looking for a well-qualified teacher to teach Secondary Business Studies from upper secondary (Y9) up to IGCSE and A level at our Koh Samui based school. This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills on one of Thailand's most iconic islands while contributing to a result-driven pedagogic approach.

Main Duties

• Contribute widely to the school through enrichment activities, developing impactful teaching methods and curriculum, interventions to support individuals or groups of students, administering internal examinations, or outreach activities.
• Teach across the age and ability range, challenging the most able and supporting those who find the subject difficult.
• Develop your professional practice in conjunction with the leadership team.
• Follow the school’s assessment and reporting policies, refer to the teacher’s manual, and attend parents’ meetings as required.
• Contribute to the co-curricular life of the school as agreed with the leadership team.
• Be committed to the safeguarding of all young people.
• Tutor groups of various sizes, taking an interest in their well-being and academic progress.
• Assist regularly in initiatives such as educational development or pastoral care, supporting the school and getting to know students.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has an Education degree or a degree with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Is passionate about the subject and can demonstrate the knowledge required to deliver engaging lessons across the age and ability range of students at Panydee (PBISS).
• Shares Panyadee (PBISS) holistic vision of education and is excited to contribute to co-curricular and pastoral aspects of school life.
• Has strong interpersonal skills and can build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of people.
• Is committed to continuous professional development.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Embraces developments and innovations in teaching and learning and is open to a range of approaches to assessment and differentiation.
• Is willing to share their approach to education and learning with the school and benefit from shared teaching methods while respecting strict confidentiality for intellectual property and stakeholders' work.
• Can demonstrate good ICT competence and a willingness to use various technologies for teaching and learning.
• Is highly motivated, can work independently and in teams, and is interested in student welfare and pastoral wellbeing.
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills, a positive attitude, an optimistic approach to change, a balanced perspective and a good sense of humour.

Benefits

• Visa support and payment of work permit and visa.
• Participation in a provident plan.
• Accident and health insurance.
• Visa and work permit advice services.
• Staff child school fee reduction.
• Quality of life: Koh Samui offers a healthy living environment and relatively good air quality compared to many continental towns and cities.

Professional Development

We have a structured professional development programme with a strong emphasis on applied educational psychology and cognitive science. There is a culture of sharing best practices informally within departments, supported by staff commitment to confidentiality that protects the work and skills of our team while benefiting students.

Staff receive frequent observations and discussions to identify development opportunities and create tailored professional development. New teachers are supported as they find their feet, and anyone seeking QTS or PGCE qualifications is given significant help and resources.

Please apply using the form below.