EY/KS1/KS2 Primary PE (50%) and Cover Teacher (50%)

Location

Thailand | United Kingdom

Job description

Varee Chiangmai International School is a fully accredited member of EDT (Education Development Trust) and delivers the International Primary Curriculum leading to IGCSE and A level at secondary level. We take a holistic approach to a child’s education and development, with the arts, sports, creative clubs, all contributing to the extra-curricular activities. The school has approximately 440 students enrolled. 

The school is located close to the centre of Chiang Mai, the bustling city 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:

• Posses a relevant degree (a degree in Primary Education is desirable).
• Have a PGCE or equivalent teaching license.
• Be able to teach PE across KS1, KS2 and KS3.
• Be willing to be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of the school including sports coaching and inter-school sports fixtures. Experience coaching football (soccer), basketball, or volleyball is a bonus.
• 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 staff.

In return VCIS will 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 16th April 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.

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.

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.

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