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.

What the Role Involves

As a Mandarin Teacher

You will:

• Teach Mandarin First Language to KS3 students (Years 7–9)
• Deliver lessons aligned with the Chinese National Curriculum
• Support student progress through high-quality planning, assessment and feedback

Experience teaching Mandarin as a Foreign Language is desirable but not essential.

As a Language Coordinator

You will:

• Support the Director of Languages with teaching and learning oversight
• Guide and collaborate with language teachers across the department
• Contribute to curriculum consistency, assessment quality and professional development
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture within the Languages team

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 Mandarin speaker

Experience teaching Mandarin as a First Language, ideally in KS3

Strong understanding of the Chinese National Curriculum

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university

A recognised teaching qualification (BEd, PGCE, iPGCE or equivalent)

Fluent English communicator

Experience in an international school environment or UK curriculum context

Preferred

Experience teaching Mandarin as a Foreign Language

Experience in middle leadership or coordinating teaching teams

Personal Qualities

Confident leadership style grounded in collaboration and trust

Strong communication and organisational skills

A reflective, supportive approach when working with colleagues

Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement

(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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