Teacher of English as a Second Language

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 in English 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 role of the ESL teacher will be to support the outcomes and achievements of those students who are new to, or developing, their knowledge of English. The role will involve direct teaching of some of these students through interventions/ small group lessons. It will also be to support individual subject staff and teams to improve their skills and knowledge in order to teach effectively and to secure outcomes for students. These students are learning English to continue the transformational journey to ensure the best for everyone, the best from everyone.

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 liveable 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.
• Have a PGCE or CELTA or DELTA .
• Be able to use technology to track student progress.
• Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Be able to deliver a well-planned, engaging and creative learning experience for their pupils.     
• Be able to deliver effective language intervention to accelerate students language acquisition
• Be able to deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated programme for all pupils in their care. 
• Always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.     
• Ensure excellent pastoral care.     
• Work co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff.     
• Have a growth mindset, positive and flexible attitude and be prepared to go the extra mile.
• The ability to work in both primary and secondary settings is desirable.

In return we offer:

• A one 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 31st January 2025; however, 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.

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.

Varee International school 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.