DBS Denla British School

Bangkok, Thailand

Position Type: Teacher

Contract: Full-time

School: Secondary School

Location: Nonthaburi

Closing Date: November 09, 2026

Job Start: August 2027

Leadership & Management

Lead, inspire, and line manage the University Guidance Counselling team (including Careers and University Counsellors), fostering a collaborative, high-performing department.
Line manage, mentor, and evaluate team members' performance, supporting their professional development and ensuring consistent, high-quality guidance across all year groups.
Design, implement, and evaluate a coherent 11–18 Careers and Higher Education strategy across the Upper School that aligns with the school’s academic vision and ethos.
Manage the departmental budget, resources, and university application systems (e.g., Unifrog).
Oversee data tracking and analytics regarding application trends, offer rates, and matriculation outcomes, presenting detailed annual reports to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors.

School Values and Ethos

Actively promote our Unique DBS Vision, which includes a commitment to innovation, creativity, collaboration, and global citizenship, through enthusiastic participation in all areas of School life, including academic, co-curricular, and community activities.
To foster an inclusive environment that respects, celebrates and embraces diversity across all aspects of the School community.
Share and support the School's commitment to providing an all-round, outstanding education for all our students that equips them with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed in the 21st century and make a positive impact in the world.
Always set high expectations for ourselves and our students that inspire, motivate, and challenge us to achieve our full potential, and promote a culture of excellence, resilience, and a growth mindset.
Have the highest aspirations for all our students' development and achievements, both in and out of the classroom, and provide personalised, differentiated, and inclusive learning experiences that cater to their diverse needs and interests.
Offer excellent pastoral care for all students that promotes their social, emotional, and physical well-being, and fosters a sense of belonging, respect, and empathy in our school community.
Respect and support Thai culture, including its traditions, customs, language, and heritage, and promote intercultural understanding, appreciation, and celebration among all members of our school community.

Main Duties

Provide individualised counselling to an assigned caseload of Sixth Form students regarding their international university choices, application strategies, personal statements/essays, and career aspirations.
Expand university and careers guidance provision throughout Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, ensuring early awareness of higher education options, subject choices (IGCSE/A-Level), and profile building.
Oversee and mentor students on university entrance examinations (SAT/ACT, UCAT/BMAT, LNAT, STEP), academic extension activities, research projects (EPQ), and extra-curricular portfolio building.
Guide students in crafting compelling personal statements, US college essays, and supplementary essays that reflect their individuality and strengths.
Oversee the writing, preparation, quality assurance, and timely submission of all application materials, references, and transcripts, ensuring adherence to global admissions deadlines and high standards.

Parent Engagement & Community Outreach

Design and deliver a comprehensive calendar of workshops, information sessions, and university fairs for students and parents across all Upper School year groups.
Conduct informational sessions for parents to familiarise them with international university application processes, entry requirements, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
Maintain regular, transparent communication with parents/guardians regarding their child's academic progress, profile development, and application status.

Global University, Professional Networks & Alumni Engagement

Build, maintain, and strategically expand relationships with admissions officers and representatives from top-tier universities across major global jurisdictions (UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Thailand).
Organise visits from visiting university representatives and host global higher education fairs.
Collaborate closely with the Administration and Admissions teams to design, build, and strengthen a robust, active Alumni Network, fostering long-term engagement with former students globally.
Partner with Admissions and Marketing to leverage alumni destinations, success stories, and university outcomes to enhance school recruitment, regional reputation, and prospective family engagement.
Establish an Alumni Mentorship Programme, connecting current Upper School students with university-level alumni for peer mentoring, subject choice insights, global application advice, and internship opportunities.
Stay updated with changing international admissions policies, global market trends, and standardised testing requirements, communicating these effectively to staff, students, and parents.
Actively engage in leading professional networks and international associations (e.g., International ACAC, CIS, Council of International Schools, UCAS Adviser network).
Participate in and lead relevant professional learning opportunities to ensure best practice in global university and careers counselling across the department.

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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 Careers and University Counselling