French Teacher (with the possibility of leadership for the right candidate)

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 from Early Years 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 school has approximately 350 students enrolled. 

The Modern Foreign Languages department is focused on ensuring lessons are active, challenging and relatable for students. We provide engaging lessons for our students in French, German, Chinese and Thai with a focus on the four skill areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. In VCIS, French is taught at KS3 and IGCSE, following the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus.

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/qualification in French or a related field.
• Have a PGCE or equivalent teaching certificate.
• Have experience teaching French across KS3 and IGCSE following the Cambridge International Syllabus.
• For a full time contract it would be desirable to be able to teach English as a Second Language or another subject.
• 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. This would be a part time contract if only teaching German. A full time contract could be offered if able to teach another subject.
• 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 until 31st January 2025. We will start contacting suitable applicants as soon as applications are received. We reserve the right to appoint an appropriate candidate before the deadline has passed. 

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.

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.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.