Job description
We need the Head of ESL (English as Second Language) Subject for the Secondary Key Stage (Grade 7-12) to start as soon as possible.
Work hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mondays-Fridays
Salary: Depends on qualifications and teaching experience
Personal Qualities:
We’re looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and provides empathetic support to staff and students.
- Is a calm and confident leader, capable of handling challenges and difficult conversations with composure and care.
- Shows genuine sincerity, integrity, and a collaborative spirit.
- Is vision-driven and proactive, always ready to move projects and people forward.
- Understands and respects Thai workplace and cultural norms, while skillfully bridging global perspectives.
- Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion — embracing all cultures, identities, and viewpoints with an open-minded and progressive outlook.
- Has a modern, balanced approach to leadership, pedagogy, and team well-being.
- Believes in work-life balance and fosters it for others.
Skills & Experience:
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a native English speaker or demonstrates near-native fluency.
- Has a strong background in education, preferably with a degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or related fields.
- Is familiar with international curricula (e.g., Cambridge, IB, U.S. Common Core) and standardized English exams (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR).
- Is tech-savvy and integrates educational technology effectively in the classroom and for department management.
- Stays up to date with global educational trends and pedagogical innovations.
- Gives constructive feedback in a motivating and supportive way.
- Brings a creative, student-centered mindset, with a passion for collaborative and active learning.
- Can clearly articulate and implement a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to ESL learning.
- Has experience in managing teams, mentoring teachers, and resolving conflicts.
- Is a strong listener and consultant, able to guide others with care and professionalism.
- Is committed to staying in Thailand long-term and growing with the school.
- Learns quickly, thinks critically, and brings strategic project or curriculum management experience.
Job Description
- Study and develop ESL curriculum
- Plan and develop lesson plans, materials and teaching & learning process of ESL
- Develop student assessment tools/method
- Give advice to ESL teachers in their teaching and developing students’ learning
- Report important observations on ESL-related problems or progress to Head of Key Stage
- Coordinate with others for the duties assigned by Head of Key Stage.
- ESL team building
