Tara Pattana International School seeks a talented, innovative and ambitious teacher of Key Stage 3 and 4 Science for January 2025. This is an exciting time to join TPIS as we are increasing our numbers on role significantly and recruiting several new staff to meet this need. If you have high expectations of teaching and learning and have a natural passion for improving opportunities for children to nurture their aspirations, then this could be the role for you. 

The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching IGCSE double award science, a thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum for England, and prior experience of supporting students who are learning English as an additional language; a TEFL qualification is an added bonus. 

Applicants should be fully aligned to the TPIS ethos and culture: please look carefully at the school’s website and information for applicants. They should be highly professional but flexible in their approach, willing to take on a variety of tasks and fit into the wider community life. There are also some key criteria that must be fulfilled to qualify for a visa and work permit.

A coordinator role may also be available for the right candidate. If this would interest you, please make it clear in your letter of application.

The successful candidate will be:

• A fully qualified teacher
• Able to teach IGCSE double award science
• Have excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire students 
• Be flexible and positive in their approach to working in an all-through international school
• Be a team player and willing to commit to our co-curricular activities programme
• Able to build relationships with students, parents, administrative staff and colleagues
• Culturally sensitive
• Enthusiastic about taking responsibility for their own professional development and keeping up-to-date with current educational research and developments.

Tara Pattana International School is a privately-owned community school located very close to the centre of Pattaya. The school delivers the National Curriculum for England adapted for our local setting. Our students are eager to learn, polite and respectful of one another and of adults working at the school. The students represent over 50 nationalities and cultures and diversity is respected and celebrated at the school. 

Based on our core values of working hard to build Knowledge, having Integrity, Nurturing dreams and aspirations and respecting the Diversity of our school community, we encourage students and all members of our school community to Be KIND. We aim to educate our students to be

• Global citizens 
• Curious and culturally informed
• Happy, resilient and confident
• Socially conscious, politically informed and environmentally aware
• Adept with technology
• Expect the best of themselves

Please apply by sending your application, a full CV, as well as a cover letter, addressed to Miss Ali Bourke, School Principal abourke@tpis.ac.th

The employment package will be competitive, including free accommodation for single applicants, medical insurance, and relocation allowance and incoming and end-of-contract flights.

Safeguarding Statement:

Tara Pattana International School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from all its employees. If successful at interview, the position will be offered subject to satisfactory references. All new staff will also be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years. All references will be verified; we require a minimum of two references with one reference from your current Head of School / Principal or most recent employer. You will also be required, within the final appointment process, to undergo a health check.

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Job Opportunity:    Teaching Assistant (TA) or Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Posting Date:  Apply by  May 2024

Interview: June 2024

Salary:           Dependent on qualifications and experience

Benefits:       To be discussed if an offer of employment is made.

Starting Date:  August 2024 (Term 1 AY2024-2025)

We are now looking for a person who can supervise, support and keep the children in our care safe. The successful candidate will report to and work with the classroom teacher and MLT. Responsible for assisting classroom teachers with the general supervision and managing children, developing resources and monitoring pupil progress.

Qualifications and Skills and Job Purpose:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent and having a Thai teaching licence are preferred.
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Thai.
• TOEIC score of more than 500 is preferred (or the willingness to work hard to achieve this within the first 12 months of employment)  and/or a TEFL certificate.

• Be able to apply a wide variety of technology in the workplace.
• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils, particularly second language learners, under the direction and guidance of the class teachers.
• Work alongside children making sure that they are well-cared for and supported in and out of the classroom, including playground supervision before and after school and during the school day as required by the needs of the school.
• Develop children’s independence by allowing them to try activities independently (e.g. eating, toileting, dressing)  and stepping in to help only when necessary.
• Contributing to the school’s extensive co-curricular programme through leading activities.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
• Take initiative inside and outside of the classroom. This requires a teaching assistant to be constantly vigilant and aware of the needs of the students as they arise or even before e.g. There is a child in the maths lesson that is struggling to grasp the concept being taught, the TA could get some resources available in the classroom to remind them of a previous strategy they have used for this. This could be done very quietly whilst the teacher continues with the lesson.

The School:            Tara Pattana International School is a community school at the centre of a rapidly developing area of Pattaya. All instruction – other than Thai and Mandarin lessons – is in English. We actively encourage collaboration within our community to share learning opportunities through cultural celebrations, sports, arts, music and theatrical events. The school has a real mix of international students that creates a spirit of internationalism based on diversity, respect and understanding. To find out more information about the school visit our school website: www.tpis.ac.th

Safeguarding:    We take great care to safeguard the children in the school. Applicants must have an up-to-date police clearance certificate. The selection process will include checks with previous employers as well as verification of qualifications.

How to Apply: Applications should be sent via email (hr@tpis.ac.th) addressed to Ms Jee  Dickson-Smith, the  School Director and Manager, and include:

• A letter of application in English and Thai (if you are of Thai nationality do both).
• Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a recent photograph and TOEIC score or English test certificate.
• The full contact details of three referees (one of which must be your current employer).

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the volume of applications we receive.