Locally Competitive

Full Time, Permanent

January 6 2025

31 January 2025

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 for Lower Cambridge Curriculum leading 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 secondary school has approximately 225 students enrolled.
The Science department is focused on ensuring lessons are active, challenging and relatable for students. We collaborate in planning and delivering lessons to a consistently high standard and encourage staff to try new strategies to engage and develop learners. By the end of their Science education at VCIS, we strive to make students active thinkers with the ability to apply and analyse new information to solve real-world problems.
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 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:

• Possess a degree/qualification in a relevant field
• Have a PGCE or equivalent.
• Be able to teach across Science at KS3 and KS4. The ability to teach Chemistry and/or Biology at KS5 is essential.
• 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 the staffroom.
• Be willing to be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of the school.

In return we 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 December 2024, and 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. Successful candidates will be required to provide a police clearance from their country of residence.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

About:
Varee Chiangmai International School is located in Chiang Mai, conveniently close to the airport, central shopping malls, and train and bus stations. Chiang Mai has a population of around 1.5 million with over 200,000 people living inside the city center.
At VCIS we teach a UK curriculum, the school is fully accredited by the UK-based Education Development Trust and Cambridge International Examinations. The school teaches from early years, though to the conclusion of A Level. We encourage the development of critical and analytical thinking skills through a variety of inclusive teaching methodologies, such as; differentiated instruction, co-operative learning, technology, Inquiry learning and research skills.
At Varee we believe that children learn best in a happy environment. We have created a place where students can learn happily both in and out of the classroom. Our classrooms are spacious and equipped with fully networked computers and internet access. The specialist facilities include Computer Labs, Science Labs, Art, Music and Drama Studios, and a well-resourced Library.
The school teaches in the English language, but also maintains connections with the local Thai community. Applicants applying for teaching positions must hold a teaching licence in their home country, have at least two years teaching experience and a familiarity with the English National Curriculum.


Values and Vision
Varee International values each student as an individual. They are encouraged to explore their abilities through mentorship, community service and extra-curricular activities such as sport, drama and music. Students can voice their opinions and communicate with others in a multi-cultural environment, preparing them for the international community within which they will go on to study and work.
The school boasts a strong team of teaching staff, who take pride in promoting learning through a variety of methods, in order to cater for different learning styles. Continuous professional development helps keep teachers at Varee International abreast of the latest developments in their subject fields and the curriculum they deliver, as well as assisting them to evaluate and develop their own teaching styles and skills.