Phase Leader/ Primary Class Teacher

We are looking for a Phase Leader/ Primary Class Teacher who will responsible for the educational care and development of a class of children in accordance with the philosophy of the school’s curriculum program. The four key objectives of Phase Leader in this role are as follows:

● Leading Through Example in Teaching and Learning Practices

● Contribution to Learning Area and Curriculum Development

● Building Relationships with Students, Staff and Parents

● Contribution to the Whole School

Our School

St. Andrews International School Dusit is an Early Years – Primary school located in Bangkok, Thailand. St. Andrews Dusit follows the EYFS and UK national curriculum and is an authorised by the EDT, ISAT and ISQM. St. Andrews Dusit is comprised of two clear divisions including early years and primary and is further organised by Key Stages. St. Andrews Dusit has a modern learning environment staffed by highly trained educators specialising in UK curriculum, play-based and inquiry-led teaching. The population of the school is 320 with ambitions to grow to 400.

The Post

The successful applicant must:

• Hold a qualified Teacher with significant teaching experience.

The successful applicant will also:

• Model a culture of excellence while promoting a collaborative and caring atmosphere

• Exemplify St. Andrews Dusit’s school values – Determination, Understanding, Success, Independence and Teamwork

• Sustain own motivation and that of other staff; nurture, support and grow our team

• Lead professional development through example and support, and co-ordinate the provision of high quality professional development by methods such as coaching, drawing on other sources of expertise as necessary

• Be enthusiastic and committed to improving educational outcomes for pupils with special educational needs.

• Demonstrate an abundance of energy, initiative, vision, drive and humour

• Have strong collaboration skills to motivate, nurture, support and grow our team

• Work closely with the Senior Management Team, keeping them regularly informed of pupil progress, interventions and support in place and highlighting, where necessary, changes and developments needed, liaise and work with parents and external agencies.

• Be a keen understanding and promoter of wellbeing for students and staff.

• Show cross–cultural awareness and ability to impact the school community by being engaging and visible

Please apply directly to TES along with:

• Application form with email contact details of three (3) referees including your current Headteacher

• CV

• Cover letter

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/police or equivalent background checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether you worked in those countries).

In return we can offer you:

• The warm, welcoming, family feel of a small school with amazing facilities.

• Wonderful children who are a joy to work with.

• Supportive parents who want to work with us to get the best possible outcomes for their children.

• High quality, ongoing professional development.

• Opportunities to explore your own professional interests, utilising the combined strengths of our 4 St. Andrews campuses and being part of a larger network of Cognita and there 100+ schools across the world.

• A strong leadership team who are driving the school forward with a clear vision and high expectations.