Secondary English Teacher

Varee Chiangmai International School is a fully accredited member of EDT (Education Development Trust) and delivers CIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) following a British curriculum across the key stages leading to IGCSE and A level. We take a holistic approach to a child’s education and development, with the arts, sports, creative clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh award programme all contributing to the extra-curricular activities. The secondary school has approximately 150 students enrolled. 

The English department is focused on ensuring lessons are active, challenging and relatable for students. We collaborate in planning and delivering lessons to a consistently high standard and encourage staff to try new strategies to engage learners and foster a love of reading. The position includes teaching English to KS3 and Cambridge IGCSE English First Language and Literature to KS4 with the potential to teach KS5. Therefore, experience teaching literature is essential; experience teaching IGCSE is desirable but not essential.

The school is located close to the centre of Chiang Mai, the bustling capital of Thailand’s northern Lanna region: an area of misty mountains, Buddhist temples and diverse Hill Tribe cultures, as well as a thriving social scene. Chiang Mai has been rated among the top 10 most livable cities in Asia. It has a laid-back atmosphere, enjoys a tropical climate tempered by altitude most of the year, and, above all, is affordable. The lifestyle achievable means that most of our teachers renew their initial contract.

The successful candidate should:

• Possess a degree in English or related subject.
• Have a PGCE or equivalent.
• Be able to teach across English at A level and IGCSE. Previous experience of teaching English at A Level and IGCSE is desirable but not essential.
• Be able to use technology to track student progress.
• Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Possess the ability to work with diverse groups of colleagues, students and parents, as well as different cultures. Experience working in a multicultural/international school setting is considered a bonus.
• Be willing to take on the challenge of supporting/ accommodating ESL speakers in your  lessons. 
• Have a flexible attitude as our school grows and develops.
• Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the staffroom.
• Be willing to be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of the school.

In return we offer:

• A two-year contract.
• A locally competitive salary in line with other international schools in Chiang Mai.
• Housing support.
• Aetna medical insurance.
• End of contract bonus and flight support
• Visa and work permit support.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.

Application Process:

Applications are open until May 4th 2024, though we will start contacting suitable applicants as soon as applications are received. All applications will be done through the TES portal. Please fill in all the fields on the TES Quick Apply form, including two recent references that can be contacted.

VCIS is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expects the same commitment from all our employees. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and three satisfactory employment checks.

Interviews will be conducted via Zoom for candidates not presently in Chiang Mai. Successful candidates will be required to provide a police clearance from their country of residence.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.