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.
Head of Computing and Commerce Faculty
The vacancy has arisen due to the promotion of the current postholder to SMT. The faculty teaches Key Stage 3 Computing, with Business, Economics and Computing at IGCSE and A level. The school offers level 2 BTEC Business and Travel & Tourism, and Level 3 IT, Travel & Tourism and Business. The BTECs are managed within a Vocational Faculty.
The successful candidate will have experience in teaching Computing or Business Studies across the secondary age range and have the additional experience of teaching at A Level. You should be an inspiring teacher who can bring the subject alive. Experience in teaching either the Cambridge IGCSE or A Level syllabus would be an advantage.
We are looking for a highly committed and experienced team player with drive, energy, and passion who will inspire a love of learning in their students. A good sense of humour and an excellent work ethic are essential. A keen eye for detail, a desire to collaborate and innovate and an interest in learning are crucial. Computing and Commerce is a highly collegiate faculty that values collaboration and professional growth. We welcome applicants who wish to lead collaboratively, contribute to, and support the growth and development of others, and continue their own development within this supportive team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful leadership of teams of teachers.
Requirements / Application Details
Essential Requirements:
· Good Knowledge of the UK based curriculum and experience of teaching students in all phases
· Sound understanding of the assessment requirements for IGCSE & A Level Computing or Business Studies
· Proven track record
· Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
· A recognised teaching qualification: BEd.; PGCE; iPGCE or equivalent
· Must be a fluent English speaker
Desirable Requirements (not essential):
· Previous experience in an International School environment
· Experience of teaching learners who have English as an Additional Language.
Remuneration Package:
(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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