French Teacher

**Salary**:
Highly competitive locally

**Job type**:
Full Time, Fixed Term

**Start date**:
August 2025

31 January 2025

**Job overview**:
Varee Chiangmai International School is a fully accredited member of EDT (Education Development Trust) and delivers CIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) following a British curriculum across the key stages from Early Years to IGCSE and A level. We take a holistic approach to a child’s education and development, with the arts, sports, creative clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh award programme all contributing to the extra-curricular activities. The school has approximately 350 students enrolled.

The Modern Foreign Languages department is focused on ensuring lessons are active, challenging and relatable for students. We provide engaging lessons for our students in French, German, Chinese and Thai with a focus on the four skill areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. In VCIS, French is taught at KS3 and IGCSE, following the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus.

The school is located close to the centre of Chiang Mai, the bustling capital of Thailand’s northern Lanna region, an area of misty mountains, Buddhist temples and diverse Hill Tribe cultures, as well as a thriving social scene. Chiang Mai has been rated among the top 10 most liveable cities in Asia. It has a laid-back atmosphere, enjoys a tropical climate tempered by altitude most of the year, and, above all, is affordable. The lifestyle achievable means that most of our teachers renew their initial contract.
- Possess a degree/qualification in French or a related field.
- Have a PGCE or equivalent teaching certificate.
- Have experience teaching French across KS3 and IGCSE following the Cambridge International Syllabus.
- Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Possess the ability to work with diverse groups of colleagues, students and parents, as well as different cultures. Experience working in a multicultural/international school setting is considered a bonus.
- Be willing to take on the challenge of supporting/ accommodating ESL speakers in your lessons.
- Have a flexible attitude as our school grows and develops.
- Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the staffroom.
- Be willing to be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of the school.

In return we offer:

- A locally competitive salary in line with other international schools in Chiang Mai.
- Housing support.
- Aetna medical insurance.
- End of contract bonus and flight support
- Visa and work permit support.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.

Application Process:
**About**Varee Chiangmai International School**:
**Varee Chiangmai International School**
- 59 Moo 6 Mahidol Rd, Nonghoi, Muang, Chiang Mai 50000
- Thailand

+66 314 0233

**About**:
Varee Chiangmai International School is located in Chiang Mai, conveniently close to the airport, central shopping malls, and train and bus stations. Chiang Mai has a population of around 1.5 million with over 200,000 people living inside the city center.

At VCIS we teach a UK curriculum, the school is fully accredited by the UK-based Education Development Trust and Cambridge International Examinations. The school teaches from early years, though to the conclusion of A Level. We encourage the development of critical and analytical thinking skills through a variety of inclusive teaching methodologies, such as; differentiated instruction, co-operative learning, technology, Inquiry learning and research skills.

At Varee we believe that children learn best in a happy environment. We have created a place where students can learn happily both in and out of the classroom. Our classrooms are spacious and equipped with fully networked computers and internet access. The specialist facilities include Computer Labs, Science Labs, Art, Music and Drama Studios, and a well-resourced Library.

**Values and Vision**

Varee International values each student as an individual. They are encouraged to explore their abilities through mentorship, community service and extra-curricular activities such as sport, drama and music. Students can voice their opinions and communicate with others in a multi-cultural environment, preparing them for the international community within which they will go on to study and work.