Geography Teacher at HeadStart International School Phuket – August 2027 in T.Vichit

HeadStart International School Phuket is seeking an experienced and passionate Geography Teacher to join its thriving Humanities faculty at the Chaofah Campus from August 2027. This is a full-time role at one of Phuket’s most established international schools, offering Cambridge and Pearson qualifications within an English National Curriculum framework.

Job Description

You will be joining a highly regarded and oversubscribed Humanities faculty that takes a conceptual, enquiry-driven approach to learning — weaving together Geography, History, Politics, Economics, Psychology and Sociology at Key Stage 3. The department has a strong track record of academic achievement and professional collaboration, and prides itself on engaging students critically with the world around them.

• Teach Geography at A Level and IGCSE (Key Stages 4 and 5), which will make up the vast majority of your timetable
• Deliver Humanities at Key Stage 3 as part of the faculty’s integrated curriculum
• Plan and deliver inspiring, enquiry-led lessons that challenge students and foster a genuine love of the subject
• Contribute to the assessment, tracking and reporting of student progress against Cambridge syllabus requirements
• Collaborate with colleagues to innovate and develop curriculum resources within a collegiate faculty environment
• Support the school’s broader goal of enabling every student to reach their potential and exceed expectations

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience teaching Cambridge syllabus Geography at A Level and IGCSE
• Sound knowledge of the UK National Curriculum and experience across all phases of schooling
• Strong understanding of IGCSE and A Level assessment frameworks
• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
• A recognised teaching qualification: BEd, PGCE, iPGCE or equivalent
• Fluent English speaker with excellent communication skills
• A collaborative team player with drive, energy, attention to detail and a good sense of humour

Desirable (not essential):

• Prior experience in an international school setting
• Experience teaching students for whom English is an Additional Language (EAL)

Please note: Candidates without both a degree and a recognised teaching qualification will not be considered. Applications from candidates holding only a TEFL or equivalent certificate cannot be accepted.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• 3-year renewable contract
• Free lunch and beverages throughout the school day
• Significant end-of-contract bonus
• Full salary package and terms sent to shortlisted candidates

About the School

HeadStart International School gained its International School status in 2010 and holds full accreditation with The Education Development Trust, having been awarded the International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) as a ‘Good School with Outstanding Features’. The Chaofah Campus is home to approximately 1,000 students and is oversubscribed across most year groups. A second campus in Cherngtalay opened in August 2023 and has grown into a three-form Foundation, Primary and Secondary (KS3) school. From August 2029, HeadStart will expand its Upper School to establish HeadStart College as the leading educational institution in the south of Thailand.

All appointees are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (UK) or Police Check from their most recent country of residence, in line with the school’s commitment to safeguarding children and young people. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview via Google Meet.