EYFS Teacher (Chaofah City Campus)

School Details -

At HeadStart we aim to stimulate students minds, as well as to encourage them to push beyond perceived traditional academic boundaries. It is our intention that through employing dedicated, enthusiastic, and inspiring teachers, we will enthuse all our students to reach their potential and exceed expectations. We deliver a well-rounded personalised educational experience. We pride ourselves on being a community school, emphasising individual learning.

HeadStart is based in the centre of Phuket Island and gained ‘International School status in 2010 and is a fully accredited International School with The Education Development Trust. In our most recent inspection, we were awarded the International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) with accreditors recognising the school to be a ‘Good School with Outstanding Features.

Our curriculum is based on the national curriculum of England, and we offer Cambridge & Pearson qualifications in secondary school, including IGCSEs, A Levels, and BTECs. The schools main campus at Chaofah has 960 students and is oversubscribed in most year groups. From August 2025, we will expand our Upper School site and provision to make HeadStart College the premier educational institution in the South of Thailand.

In August 2023, we opened a new campus in the north of the island, Cherngtalay. This is a two-form entry Foundation, Primary, and Secondary School (KS3 only) for up to 500 students, and we will be moving to a three-form entry school in August 2025.

EYFS Teacher -

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Foundation Stage teacher for a start in August 2025. The successful candidate will be required to have experience in teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage and a sound understanding of the principles of play-based learning.

We are looking for a highly committed team player with drive, energy, and passion, who will inspires a love of learning within their pupils. A good sense of humour and an excellent work ethic are essential.

Requirements / Application Details -

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
• Excellent knowledge of teaching phonics
• Bachelors degree from a recognised university
• A recognised teaching qualification: BEd.; PGCE; iPGCE or equivalent
• Must be a fluent English speaker

Desirable Requirements (not essential):

• Previous experience in an international school environment
• Experience of teaching English as an Additional Language learners

Remuneration Package:

(Full details of the salary package and terms and conditions will be sent to short-listed candidates)

• Private medical insurance
• 3-year renewable contract
• Free lunch and beverages during the school day
• Additional payment for extra curricula activities
• Significant end of contract bonuses.

Application Process:

The closing date for applications is Monday, 21st April; however, we encourage early applications and reserve the right to make an appointment with the ideal candidate before this date.

PLEASE NOTE: HeadStart International School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post-holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (in the UK) or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.

Shortlisted candidates will be sent full salary details and be invited for interview (via Google Meet).

CANDIDATES WITHOUT A DEGREE AND A RECOGNISED TEACHING QUALIFICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

We do not accept applications from candidates with only a TEFL or equivalent qualification.

HeadStart International School Phuket 39/99 Moo 4, Vichitsongkram Road, Soi Na Seau 1, T.Vichit A.Muang 83000 Thailand

Headstart International School Phuket is a mixed, mainstream, all-through with sixth-form, international school in Phuket, Thailand. It caters to students aged 2 to 18 and has approximately 1150 pupils enrolled across two campuses on the island.

Headstart International School Phuket was founded in 2005 and, over the years, it has become one of Phukets leading international school. Its the only school in Phuket that offers Cambridge IGCSEs, A levels and BTECs. In 2014, the school passed the CfBT Educational Trust accreditation process for its International School Quality Mark. In 2021 the latest inspection rated the school as Good and commented on a number of outstanding features.

Director

Sontana Baci

Headmaster

Adam Drew

Visions and value

The schools main mission is to inspire a love of learning for every student. They work hard to hire a dedicated team of teachers to help them provide a high quality education for its pupils at a school that boasts stellar facilities. They strive to create a safe and caring atmosphere so that everyone feels valued in a multicultural environment.

The curriculum used is a blend of the English National Curriculum and the Cambridge International curriculum for Primary and Secondary, offering IGCSEs, A Levels and BTEC qualifications at KS4 and KS5. It emphasises the importance of maths, English and science but also offers subjects such as Thai, Mandarin, computing, design technology and P.E.

The dedicated and committed teachers working at this school all have British, Australian, US or similar internationally recognised qualifications of Bachelor and Master degrees or doctorates. HeadStart International School Phuket only accepts applicants who hold a full teaching qualification such as a PGCE or a BEd. and have previous experience working in the UK or an accredited international school.