Learn Satit Pattana School

Thailand

Position: Math and Science Teacher (Salary depends on experience) Work Scope: Overall Responsibilities Encourage high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress Contribute to the effective and efficient running of the school Promote a school culture which is positive, purposeful and professional Support and motivate students, teachers and other school employees Encourage consultation, review and improvement Teaching and Learning Responsibilities Plan and prepare well-structured, clearly presented lessons appropriate to the abilities of all students and the syllabus being taught Make sure that the classroom is a stimulating environment that facilitates learning Generate enthusiasm for the subject being taught and inspire all students to work to their potential Liaise with the Head of Department and Academic Support where a student may have special educational needs and with counseling center (ID lab) if a student is experiencing pastoral difficulties Promote high standards of behavior by encouraging a positive, proactive approach to study and build productive relationships with students Set homework according to policy and pertinent to the student’s ability and wider workload Promote high standards of organization Be punctual to lessons Promote high standards in the use of English as the common language and help develop English for Academic Progress Provide high-quality, accurate, constructive and targeted information to parents at Parents' Evenings, in subject reports, incidental meetings and communications Assess, record and monitor the progress of all students according to academic department guidelines in order to provide accurate information to parents in a variety of forms, as and when necessary Maintain materials and resources as needed Responsibilities to the Department and School Be respectful of the needs of colleagues and the department with regards to cooperation, collegiality, deadlines and team cohesion Participate positively in departmental meetings, follow policies and generally contributing to the effective and efficient running of the department Promote professional dialogue, share ideas about teaching and learning and support other teachers in developing good practice and new approaches and initiatives Enthusiastically contribute to cross-curricular links and initiatives, and Leadership in Action activities Be involved in new responsibilities within the department as part of an ongoing process of professional development Keep up to date with developments in the subject, and in education generally Other Responsibilities Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Department, or members of the Senior Leadership Team and any duties that the Head of department and Academic Support deems necessary for the effective operation of the school Qualifications: Appropriate degree, QTS or other teaching qualification Teaching experience Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check (for applicants who have never worked in UK) and no question regarding suitability to work with children Desirable requirements: Knowledge of Math Math teachers must be able to present mathematical ideas and problem-solving techniques clearly. Deep understanding of mathematical concepts, including algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics. Math often involves complex ideas that some students will struggle to understand, which makes it all the more important that a math teacher be able to break those complex ideas down and explain them in a way that students can grasp. In addition to communicating with students Math teachers also need to converse with other teachers, school staff and administrators, and parents or guardians. Math teachers must use classroom time effectively to ensure they cover all the material over the school year. They also need to be able to balance their workload and outside responsibilities. Teachers need to create lesson plans, activities, and assessments for students, and grade homework, tests, and other assignments. It can be a challenge to do it all, making time management skills essential. Teachers must be familiar with the technology necessary to provide effective instruction and accommodate students with special learning needs. They also use technology to keep track of coursework and grades and to communicate with students and parents or guardians. Patience and understanding are crucial math teacher skills. Students come to the classroom with various challenges in their lives. It is necessary to meet students where they are and be understanding about the issues that they may be struggling with that impact their ability to learn. Knowledge of Science Knowledge of life, physical, including biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. In-depth knowledge of scientific concepts and principles in various fields. Ability to design and implement lesson plans Ability to explain scientific concepts Proficiency in conducting experiments and guiding students in laboratory settings. Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to motivate students Good organizational and problem-solving skills Incorporate technology into instruction Position: Technology Teacher (Salary depends on experience) Work Scope: Overall Responsibilities Encourage high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress Contribute to the effective and efficient running of the school Promote a school culture which is positive, purposeful and professional Support and motivate students, teachers and other school employees Encourage consultation, review and improvement Teaching and Learning Responsibilities Plan and prepare well-structured, clearly presented lessons appropriate to the abilities of all students and the syllabus being taught Make sure that the classroom is a stimulating environment that facilitates learning Generate enthusiasm for the subject being taught and inspire all students to work to their potential Liaise with the Head of department and Academic Support where a student may have special educational needs and with counseling center (ID lab) if a student is experiencing pastoral difficulties Promote high standards of behavior by encouraging a positive, proactive approach to study and build productive relationships with students Set homework according to policy and pertinent to the student’s ability and wider workload Promote high standards of organization Be punctual to lessons Promote high standards in the use of English as the common language and help develop English for Academic Progress Provide high-quality, accurate, constructive and targeted information to parents at Parents' Evenings, in subject reports, incidental meetings and communications Assess, record and monitor the progress of all students according to academic department guidelines in order to provide accurate information to parents in a variety of forms, as and when necessary Maintain materials and resources as needed Other Responsibilities Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Department, or members of the Senior Leadership Team and any duties that the Head of department and Academic Support deems necessary for the effective operation of the school Qualifications: Appropriate degree, QTS or other teaching qualification Teaching experience Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check (for applicants who have never worked in UK) and no question regarding suitability to work with children Desirable requirements: permanent teaching license from home-country or TCT proficiency in coding (micropython/circuit python/C++/Java) Experience with any of the following: physical computing with MCU (Micro:Bit/Arduino/ESP32/Raspberry Pi Pic) practical electronics (circuit design/simulation/prototyping/assembly) design software (TinkerCAD/OpenSCAD /Shapr3D/Fusion 360) 3D printing (best practices/slicing/trouble-shooting) materials fabrication (plastics/wood/metal/ceramics/textiles) a first degree in a science, technology or design related field a recognised teaching qualification temporary license from TCT enhanced ICT competency native English speaker excellent problem solving skills familiarity with laboratory/workshop safety best practices willingness to invest extra time outside of lessons to help with student projects Application Process Please send the following documents to savitri.pir@lsp.ac.th 1. Your recent CV, stating your nationality, teaching experience and your qualifications 2. A recent photograph of you or passport front page (with only name, photo and nationality showing) 3. A short (under 2 minutes) introduction video saying why you think you are suitable for our school. This must be a specific video prepared for Learn Satit Pattana School and should mention our name. Shortlisted candidates will be sent additional material and invited to an on-site interview and class demonstration. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Please note applicants who apply, who do not send the documents requested, or do not have the requirements for the post listed, will be excluded from future consideration.