DBS Denla British School

Bangkok, Thailand

Position Type: Teacher

Contract: Full-Time

School: Pre-Prep/Prep School/Senior School

Location: Nonthaburi

Closing Date: December 02, 2022

Job Start: August 2023

Person Specification

(E is Essential, D is Desired)

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Mandarin. (E)
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (or equivalent). (E)
Qualified Teacher Status. (D)
Evidence of further post graduate study. (D)

Skills and Experience

A proven track record of high quality teaching. (E)
A minimum of four years relevant teaching experience. (D)
A high level of subject knowledge. (E)
Experience of being a Head of Department. (D)
Experience of preparing students for GCSE/IGCSE Mandarin. (E)
Experience of preparing students for A level Mandarin examinations. (D)
Experience of preparing students for YCT / HSK. (D)
Experience of working with children who have English as a Second Language. (D)
Familiarity with the National Curriculum for England. (E)
An understanding of how Digital Technologies can be used to enhance the curriculum. (D)
A strong academic background, stature and experience that will command the respect of students, parents, colleagues and the wider community. (E)
An understanding of the demands of a UK independent day school environment. (D)
A commitment to academic progress and the welfare and safeguarding of students. (E)
Experience of curriculum development in the subject. (D)
Knowledge and understanding of recent educational developments and best practice. (E)

Personal Qualities

Ability to stretch the most able students, whilst also ensuring the curriculum is accessible to all. (E)
Ability to inspire children with a love of learning. (E)
Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community. (E)
Strong personal-relations and team-working skills. (E)
Ability to use ICT to enhance leaning. (E)
Energy, charisma and dynamism with the vision and drive to create productive learning environments and excellent outcomes for all children. (E)
Ability to work with and apply all school policies. (E)
Rigorous can-do attitude, positive team player with a sense of humour. (E)
Be willing to work hard and with enthusiasm, avoiding a “nine-to-five” approach. (E)

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Application Form

Section 1

1. Personal Details

First name*

Last name*

Middle name

Maiden name (if applicable)

Email address*

Telephone number (please include country code)*

Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD)*

Gender* Male Female Other Prefer not to say

Nationality*

Passport Number

Marital status*

Number of dependent children (if applicable)

If married/partnered, state full name, profession of spouse/partner, number of children, with names and DOB

Will the above accompany you to Thailand?* Yes No N/A

Is your spouse a qualified teacher? Yes No N/A

If yes, which subject(s)?

Do any of your children have a special medical conditions? Yes No N/A

If yes, please give details.

Do any of your children require learning support? Yes No N/A

If yes, please give details.

Current residential address

Correspondence address if different than residential address

Current Country*

2. Teaching Qualifications

Do you have a teaching qualification? Yes No

If yes, what qualification do you have?

If you do not have a teaching qualification, what teaching experience do you have?

How long have you worked in a teaching role? (years)

Have you ever taught in the UK? Yes No

If yes, for how long? (years)

UK Teaching Qualification Ref. No. (or national equivalent) and date of qualification

Please state any other subject you can teach.

Outline your experience of pastoral care in schools.

Outline your experience of extra-curricular provision in schools.

Do you know anyone who works at DBS (currently or previously)?

3. Education

List all your school results and qualifications, most recent first. Please include dates as well as school and university names and locations.

Institution Name/Location	Qualifications/Results	Dates		Action
Institution Name/Location	Qualifications/Results	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)	Action

Recent Professional Development Training attended (including the year when attended)

Section 2

1. Current Employment Details

If currently not employed please list most recent employment details and dates.

Current employer name*
Current employer postal address*
Current employer country
Current employer website
Current post held
Current monthly salary before tax, in GBP.*
Type of school
Number of students on roll
Date appointed (YYYY-MM-DD)
Currently employed here?	Yes No
If not currently employed here, enter the date of last day of employment (YYYY-MM-DD)

If you have any career gaps, please give reasons below.

2. Previous Teaching / Employment Experience (most recent first)

Type of School	Country	Name of School/Company	Post Held	Number on Roll	Dates		Action
Type of School	Country	Name of School/Company	Post Held	Number on Roll	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)	Action

3. Personal interests, including extracurricular activities

Section 3

1. Medical self declarations

You are applying to work and live in Asia. In order to ensure a successful placement in an international teaching post we need to gather sensitive information including personal medical condition, accommodation needs and educational requirements for accompanying children. Please be assured this information is considered confidential and will only be used to inform the recruitment process.

Are you suffering from or have been diagnosed or treated for (example but not limited to) epilepsy, heart disease, liver disease, cancer, HIV, severe allergic reaction, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular disease, bone or muscular diseases or any other serious disease or condition?
Yes No

Are there any other physical or mental health conditions we should know about?
Yes No

If yes for the two questions above, please give details. (These are applied for both candidate and spouse)

Are you currently taking any medication or treatment regularly?
Yes No

How many days have you been absent from work in the last 12 months? _______ days, on ________ occasions. For what reason(s):

Please give details of any prolonged period of absence at any stage in your teaching career.

Section 4

1. Referees

Must include current or most recent Head Teacher. Other references can be a previous head teacher or member of the senior leadership team.

Referee A

Name*
Position*
School Name / Company Name*
Address
Telephone/Fax
Email*
Professional relation to you*
May we take this reference now?*	Yes No

Referee B

Name*
Position*
School Name / Company Name*
Address
Telephone/Fax
Email*
Professional relation to you*
May we take this reference now?*	Yes No

Referee C

Name*
Position*
School Name / Company Name*
Address
Telephone/Fax
Email*
Professional relation to you*
May we take this reference now?*	Yes No

2. Availability

Please indicate any dates you are not available for interview

Only complete applications, including all the documents listed above, will be considered.

It should be understood that nothing in this form constitutes a contract.

Head of Mandarin