Head of Science Department

Panyarat High School is a bilingual school which places an emphasis on Science and Mathematics while also focusing on teaching 21st century learning and innovation skills needed for success in the global marketplace. To that end, all students have their own laptops, all classrooms are equipped with interactive smart boards, and education technology is utilized by teachers across all subjects. Applicants can find more information about our school’s engaging teaching approach and unique learning environment via our website and Facebook page.

We are looking for highly motivated and capable teachers to join our team and help continue the development of our program. Teachers at PHS are encouraged to employ new and innovative teaching methods which make full use of the technology available. With an abundance of resources, a maximum of 26 students per class, and a manageable workload of no more than 17 contact hours per week, both students and teachers are able to experience a rewarding and engaging learning environment.

The foreign staff are a cohesive group and we welcome team players who are passionate about teaching as well as share our educational philosophy.

Head of Science Job Description:
Contribute to meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to co-ordinate the work of the Science Department and integrate this into the vision of the school as a whole.
Monitor the work of the Science Department and organize departmental meetings to discuss the implementation of departmental policy.
Manage the teachers within the Science Department with regards to assigning classes, observations and professional development.
Monitor assessments of students and reporting to parents in accordance with the school’s policies.
Coordinate and monitor the resource requirements of the Science Department for lessons and science labs.
Assist the management committee in the preparation of school reports, marketing materials, and other documents.

Working Requirements:
Department Heads will teach a maximum of 14 hours per week.
Working hours are Monday – Friday, 7:50 am – 4:00 pm.
Staff members will be required to attend parent meetings and school events on weekends periodically throughout the year.

Employment Criteria:
Must be a native English speaker from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa.
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant subject area.
Minimum experience of five years teaching in a high school, preferably in Thailand.
Knowledge of the Thai National Science Curriculum preferred.
Experience with or willing to learn 21st Century teaching methodology, including Google Apps for Education, Moodle (Learning Management System), interactive smartboards and educational software, Web 2.0 websites and Digital Citizenship.

Compensation:
Salary starts at 85,000 baht/month plus a 15,000 baht housing allowance.
12 month contract with paid holidays in April and October.
Health insurance.
Work permits and visa extensions will be provided.

To apply, send an email to hr@panyarathighschool.ac.th, and include the following:
In the Subject field type: “Job Application - Head of Science”
In the body of the email, include a brief cover letter.
Attach your resume/CV.
Attach a current photo.
Specify your Thailand Teacher’s License status. If you are currently on a 2-year temporary teacher’s permit please state if you are on your 1st permit, 2nd permit, or 3rd permit.
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide two professional references.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Absolutely no walk-ins will be considered.