Competitive

Full Time, Fixed Term

January 2025

2 December 2024

Early Years Teacher
St. Stephen’s International School, Khao Yai campus, is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified, dynamic and enthusiastic teaching professional as an Early Years Classroom Teacher at our Khao Yai Campus starting in January.
As an Early Years Classroom Teacher the successful applicant will be responsible for the curricular and pastoral needs of their class. The Early Years follows the English statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage covering the three prime areas (communication and language, physical development and personal, social and emotional development) and the four specific areas of literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and expressive arts and design. Specialist teachers take classes for Thai, Mandarin, PE and music. As well as daily classroom duties teachers are expected to support the after school activities programme.
It is essential to:

• have experience of teaching the EYFS Curriculum
• be a native-level English speaker
• be appropriately qualified (e.g. B.Ed. or a first degree and a PGCE)
• provide three professional referees, one of whom must be your current, or most recent, Principal

It is desirable to have experience of:

• working in the international sector

St. Stephen’s is a boarding school located very close to the World Heritage Site of the Khao Yai National Park, about two hours drive from Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. The school has a very large and beautiful campus with stunning local scenery, and is well equipped with many facilities.
Please note that St. Stephen’s International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including a criminal record disclosure and other standard pre‐employment safeguarding checks.
Successful overseas candidates for teaching posts will normally be offered:

• a two year contract, renewable by mutual agreement
• a competitive salary
• accommodation allowance
• medical insurance
• flights to and from home location
• free tuition for up to two dependent children
• relocation allowance

Closing date: Monday 2 December 2024
The school reserves the right to appoint earlier if a suitable candidate for a position is identified.
Interviews will be held in Khao Yai or by Skype.

St Stephen’s International School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational all-through independent school with boarding in Thailand, serving students from the age of 3-16. The all-through school is situated in Pak Chong – 150 km from Bangkok. It was the first international boarding school to open in Thailand. There are approximately 135 students on record.
St Stephen’s International School offers a British-based curriculum in English and Thai, with students sitting IGCSE exams before graduating to the next stage of their education. The school is situated close to a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Khao Yai National Park. Facilities include a swimming pool, sports grounds tennis courts, a large gym, computer suites and a large library.
Values and vision
St Stephen’s International School’s motto is: “Where East meets West,” and the school prides itself on its diverse community. The wellbeing of the students is vital to the success of the school and dedicated teaching staff work to ensure that individuals feel valued and safe during their time learning. The school wants all pupils to achieve to the highest of their capabilities and reach their full academic and personal potential. Students are taught the importance of caring for others and are encouraged to be good citizens of the local and wider community. A wide range of initiatives are in place for them to practice this, including community service and charity and fundraising events. Extra-curricular activities are arranged for children across the year groups to enjoy and gain new experiences outside of the classroom. These include trips to maximise their learning potential, along with clubs and activities – which range from jewelry making to table tennis.