The Senior School:
The Senior academic curriculum draws from the best of the UK National Curriculum. Each department offers either GCSE or IGCSE courses in E and D Block (Year 10 and 11). In the Sixth Form, Rugby School Thailand students study A Levels. There are currently around 300 in the Senior section of the School. Unlike other international schools, Rugby School Thailand operates longer School days with a wide variety of Enrichment activities.
The Senior buildings are designed to offer an outstanding learning environment. The main buildings include a teaching block; state-of-the-art Design and Technology and Art and Design studios; ICT suites; Drama studios; a Black Box theatre; Music classrooms; seventeen music practice rooms; a recording studio; and a dance studio. A separate Science Centre houses 13 laboratories, and a lecture theatre. The Webb Ellis Centre houses both 50m and 25m swimming pools plus a warm up pool; an air-conditioned basketball stadium; a fitness suite; gymnasium; and two PE classrooms. Floodlit football fields and tennis courts complete the sports facilities. The Sixth Form Centre provides a hub for Year 12 and 13 students as they pursue independent and group study as they complete their A Levels.
The Science Department:
The Sciences are taught in the School’s purpose-built Science centre with excellent facilities. The members of the faculty work closely together, with an emphasis on the sharing of good practice between and within the science subjects.
Students begin studying the IGCSE courses at the beginning of F Block (Year 9), developing their foundational knowledge and understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There is also a particular focus on building students’ experimental and data handling skills during this first year. F Block students study 8 periods (70-minute lessons) per two-week cycle across the three sciences. In D and E Blocks (Years 10 and 11), students take CIE IGCSEs in either Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Coordinated Science, depending on academic capability and interest, with 4 periods per science per two-week cycle. The sciences are popular Sixth Form options, with the Physics department following the Cambridge International A-level specification.
There are currently many co-curricular activities run by the Science Department as part of the co-curricular program, in line with our fundamental philosophy to stretch, inspire learning and develop our students’ scientific skills and thinking. Some of these include the RST Science Magazine, the Biology Enrichment club and the ‘Effective study skills in science’ club, to name a few. Students also enter and achieve highly in competitions such as the British Physics Olympiad, as well as the Cambridge Science competition. In addition, there are numerous study clubs and clinics that students can attend to receive extra support. Teachers of Science will be expected to promote interest and provide support in the sciences beyond the formal curriculum.
Position: Senior Teacher of Physics
Department: Science
Education Stage: High/Secondary School
Curriculum: United Kingdom
Position Type: Full-time Teacher
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Physics or a related field (minimum requirement)
At least 1 year of teaching experience in Physics at the secondary school level
Strong knowledge of the UK curriculum for secondary science education
Ability to plan, prepare, and deliver effective physics lessons that meet diverse student needs
Excellent classroom management skills with an ability to motivate and engage students
Proficient in using educational technology and resources to enhance learning outcomes
Strong communication skills for collaborating with colleagues, parents, and students
Values and Attitudes:
Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and positive learning environment
Passionate about inspiring curiosity and critical thinking among students
Dedication to continuous professional development and reflective practice
Collaborative mindset with willingness to contribute actively within the department
Respectful towards cultural diversity within the school community