Teacher of Mfl

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

**Start date**:
August 2025

31 July 2025

**Job overview**:
Tara Pattana International School seeks a talented, innovative and ambitious teacher of MFL and/or EAL for August 2025. This is an exciting time to join TPIS as we are increasing our numbers on role significantly and recruiting several new staff to meet this need. If you have high expectations of teaching and learning and have a natural passion for improving opportunities for children to nurture their aspirations, then this could be the role for you.

Applicants should be fully aligned to the TPIS ethos and culture: please look carefully at the school’s website and information for applicants. They should be highly professional but flexible in their approach, willing to take on a variety of tasks and fit into the wider community life. There are also some key criteria that must be fulfilled to qualify for a visa and work permit.
- A fully qualified teacher
- Able to teach from Year 1 - Year 9 with a view to offering IGCSE Languages in the future
- Be flexible and positive in their approach to working in an all-through international school
- Be a team player and willing to commit to our co-curricular activities programme
- Able to build relationships with students, parents, administrative staff and colleagues
- Culturally sensitive
- Enthusiastic about taking responsibility for their own professional development and keeping up-to-date with current educational research and developments.

Based on our core values of working hard to build Knowledge, having Integrity, Nurturing dreams and aspirations and respecting the Diversity of our school community, we encourage students and all members of our school community to Be KIND. We aim to educate our students to be:

- Global citizens
- Curious and culturally informed
- Happy, resilient and confident
- Socially conscious, politically informed and environmentally aware
- Adept with technology
- Expect the best of themselves

The employment package will be competitive, including free accommodation for single applicants, medical insurance, and relocation allowance and incoming and end-of-contract flights.

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**About**Tara Pattana International School**:
**Tara Pattana International School**
- 13 Pattanakarn Road, (Soi Tungklom-Tanman 9), Nongprue, Banglamung
- Chonburi 20150
- Thailand

+66 8 224 511

Tara Pattana International School is a privately-owned community school located very close to the centre of Pattaya. The school delivers the National Curriculum for England adapted for our local setting. Our students are eager to learn, polite and respectful of one another and of adults working at the school. The students represent over 50 nationalities and cultures and diversity is respected and celebrated at the school.

Renowned for its high quality of life at a relatively low cost, Thailand offers excellent healthcare, modern conveniences, and a wide range of recreational activities. Chonburi, located on the eastern Gulf of Thailand, is a vibrant province that seamlessly combines urban convenience with natural beauty.

The region’s stunning coastline features pristine beaches, scenic islands, and a variety of water activities. The lively city of Pattaya adds to Chonburi’s appeal with its diverse dining options, exciting nightlife and family-friendly attractions. Chonburi offers a wealth of activities for residents and visitors alike. You can explore the beautiful beaches of Bang Saen and Jomtien, visit the scenic islands of Koh Sichang, Koh Lan, Koh Samet and Koh Chang or engage in watersports such as diving, snorkelling, and jet skiing. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy hiking and wildlife watching in the Khao Kheow Open Zoo and the Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden. The area also hosts many cultural attractions including the Sanctuary of Truth. Additionally, Chonburi benefits from significantly less traffic compared to Bangkok, making daily commutes and travel more pleasant and efficient. Chonburi is approximately 80 kilometers (about 1.5 hours) from Bangkok, making it easily accessible by road, and only about 60 kilometers (about 1 hour) from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport, providing excellent connections for international travel.

Visit the school and you will find students that are confident, have a voice, develop deep knowledge who have fun with their learning and know the importance of teamwork.