Job 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 in 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 school's main campus at Chaofah has 1000 students and is oversubscribed in most year groups. From August 2028, 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. Having started as a one-form Foundation and Primary school, our Cherngtalay Campus is now a three-form entry Foundation, Primary and Secondary School (KS3 only) for up to 500 students.

French Teacher 

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic French teacher for a start in August 2026.

You will be the subject specialist for French Foreign Language at Chaofah, delivering high-quality learning for:

• KS3 French
• IGCSE French
• AS & A Level French

You will work closely with our Languages team to develop creative schemes of work, embed strong assessment practices and help shape an ambitious, modern curriculum.

The successful candidate will have experience in teaching across the Secondary age range. They should be an inspiring teacher who can bring the subject alive.

Experience of teaching the Cambridge syllabus would be an advantage.

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

Requirements / Application Details 

Essential

• Native French speaker
• Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching French as a Foreign Language
• Experience teaching IGCSE and, ideally, AS/A Level French, or willingness to upskill
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, BEd, iPGCE or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
• Fluent English speaker
• Understanding of the English National Curriculum and/or international school experience

Personal qualities

• Inspiring, energetic and committed to excellent teaching
• A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Creative in planning and confident in using modern teaching approaches
• Able to build strong relationships with students and foster a love of languages

(Full details of 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

· Significant end of contract bonuses.

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