Job Details

School 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

Teaching Responsibilities

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality Russian language instruction to:

• KS2 (Years 5–6)
• KS3 (Years 7–9)

Key aspects of the role include:

• Teaching Russian in alignment with the Russian National Curriculum (ФГОС)
• Developing students’ reading, writing, speaking and analytical skills
• Supporting strong literacy progression from upper Primary through early Secondary
• Creating engaging lessons that promote confidence and cultural understanding

You will work closely with the Languages team to ensure consistency and maintain high standards across the department.

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 Russian speaker

Experience teaching Russian as a First Language or  strong experience teaching Russian as a Foreign Language with the ability to transition

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university

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

Fluent English communicator

Strong understanding of curriculum-based language teaching

Experience in an international school context (desirable)

Preferred

Familiarity with the Russian Federal State Educational Standard (ФГОС)

Experience teaching upper Primary and lower Secondary learners

Personal Qualities

Warm, supportive and structured teaching approach

Strong classroom management and organisational skills

Collaborative mindset and positive attitude

Passion for developing students’ literacy, confidence and cultural identity

(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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