Secondary English Teacher at PBISS International School, Koh Samui

PBISS International School on the island of Koh Samui is seeking a well-qualified Secondary English Teacher to join its full-time teaching team, delivering English from lower secondary (Year 7) through iGCSE and potentially A Level.

Job Description

This is a rewarding opportunity to shape the English language and literature experience of a diverse, multi-ability student cohort at a result-driven international school. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Teaching English across the secondary age and ability range — from Year 7 up to iGCSE level, with potential extension to A Level
• Planning and delivering engaging, impactful lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum and pedagogic approach
• Applying the school’s assessment and reporting policies, contributing to internal examinations, and attending parents’ meetings as required
• Running or contributing to enrichment, intervention and outreach activities that support individual students or groups
• Tutoring groups of varying sizes, monitoring student well-being alongside academic progress
• Playing an active role in the co-curricular and pastoral life of the school, in line with agreements made with the leadership team
• Upholding and actively contributing to the school’s safeguarding principles for all young people
• Participating in educational development initiatives and sharing teaching approaches within a culture of collaborative professional practice

Requirements

PBISS is looking for a reflective, motivated educator who brings both subject expertise and a genuine commitment to student development. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a good honours degree (2:1 or above) and/or a postgraduate qualification in a directly related subject
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach English engagingly across a wide range of ages and abilities
• Share the school’s holistic vision of education, including its co-curricular and pastoral dimensions
• Show a solid commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the classroom
• Embrace innovation in teaching, learning and assessment, including differentiated approaches
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong ICT competence and willingness to integrate technology into lessons
• Be self-motivated, capable of working independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Demonstrate a positive, optimistic outlook and a balanced perspective on change and professional development
• Respect strict confidentiality regarding the intellectual property, privacy and work of all school stakeholders

Teachers new to the profession are welcomed and supported; those wishing to pursue QTS or PGCE qualifications will receive significant guidance and resources.

Benefits

• Salary: THB 52,000 – 62,000 per month
• Participation in a provident-style security/savings plan
• Accident and health insurance
• Visa and work permit advisory services
• School fee reduction for dependants
• A structured professional development programme with a strong emphasis on applied educational psychology and cognitive science

Working Environment

PBISS is situated on Koh Samui, one of Thailand’s most iconic and scenic islands. The school’s coastal setting offers a genuinely high quality of life — clean air, a relaxed pace and a healthy living environment that stands apart from most continental cities. Beyond the classroom, teachers benefit from a culture that actively values professional growth, shared expertise and mutual support across departments.