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BAN CHIANG YUN SCHOOL is a government comprehensive school with approximately 1300 pupils from kindergarten up to Matthayom 3.

The school wishes to hire 3 English Language teachers on a 1 year contract to teach and participate in the formulation of a Mini English Program pilot project from scratch.

The MEP is part of the new, no-nonsense, western educated Principal’s vision to transform this school into an institution with an ethos of real learning to rival the larger and better funded public and private sector schools in the nearby cities of Khon Kaen and Maha Sarakham.

The MEP is to be initially funded by the school’s own funds and contributions from parents. If the pilot project is deemed a success after 1 academic year the school will be able to upgrade the program to a fully fledged EP (maximum 50% of each year group) and receive significant budgetary assistance from the Ministry of Education in addition to top-up fees levied on the considerable number of parents who, according to surveys, would be only too glad to end their childrens’ lengthy and costly commute to Khon Kaen or Maha Sarakham in favour of quality schooling closer to home.

The extra funding that will follow the success of the pilot project will translate into quality pay for quality staff.

QUALIFICATIONS (mandatory) :

• Native speaker of English.
  
• TEFL / CELTA / Other recognised English teaching qualification.
  

QUALIFICATIONS (preferred) :

• Ability to communicate in Thai.
  
• Bachelor's Degree in any field.
  
• A native of any of the following countries : UK, Republic of Ireland, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand.
  
• Applicants with curriculum formulating experience will be given special consideration.
  

PAY :

• 25000 Baht per month.
  
• Full pay during all holiday periods.
  
• You will be responsible for filing your own tax returns.
  

BENEFITS :

• Unrestricted use of a spacious 2 story teachers residence, rent and utilities free.*
  
• Breakfast and lunch provided in the school dining hall on school days.
  
• Free WiFi.**
  
• Bicycle provided by the school
  
• Help to arrange suitable accommodation outside of the school if required.***
  
• Objective-based attitude towards holidays; teachers are welcome to enjoy all 6 weeks of the summer holidays and all 3 weeks of the monsoon holidays at their discretion provided that all teaching related commitments have been satisfactorily met.****
  

* Teachers residences are currently unfurnished and are scheduled for major refurbishment to include air-conditioning, mosquito screening, seat toilet and hot showers this term.

** Currently only available in the school administration office but the Ministry of Communications is scheduled to install a fibre-optic network with WiFi transmitters throughout the school this term.

*** Bungalows or detached houses can be rented in the vicinity of the school for approximately 1500+ Baht per month depending on size, condition and facilities.

**** I managed nearly 5 weeks of pure, unadulterated holiday this summer.

VISA

In order to legally undertake paid or unpaid employment in Thailand you must hold a Non-Immigrant B visa.

If you are in Thailand on a 30-day entry permit (which is a visa-waiver and NOT a visa) you must exit Thailand and apply for a 3-month Non-Immigrant B visa at a Thai Embassy.

If you are in Thailand on a valid Tourist visa or Non-Immigrant visa of any category you may apply to convert your visa into a Non-Immigrant B visa at any Immigration Bureau. Thereafter the visa can be renewed for up to 1 year at a time without having to leave the country.

The school administration will provide all of the necessary supporting documentation for you to obtain a Non-Immigrant B visa at your own expense. The nearest Immigration Bureau to Chiang Yun is in Khon Kaen.

WORK PERMIT

The school administration will apply for your work permit upon your receipt of a Non-Immigrant B visa.

TEACHING LICENSE

If you do not already hold a Teaching License from the Ministry of Education the school will support your application for one. A Bachelor’s Degree waiver for a Teaching License can be obtained if it can be demonstrated that you have expertise in teaching a subject in high demand in the Educational Service Area of your application.

A Teaching License can greatly enhance your employability as a teacher in Thailand, particularly if you lack a Bachelor’s Degree.The Teaching License is subject to renewal every 5 years.

.PLEASE APPLY IF YOU APPRECIATE

• Autonomy in achieving quality results.
  
• Full support from a principal who puts quality results first.
  
• The chance to participate from the very beginning in what is effectively a start-up venture with great potential for growth in terms of educational and professional development.
  
• Having a nice time in and out of school.
  
• Having access to someone (me) who is fluent in English, Thai, Lao and Kam-Mueang.
  

CV and cover letters by PM please.

ABOUT CHIANG YUN :

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• Market town straddling the Asia Highway, a major land transport artery between Thailand, Lao and Vietnam.
  
• Healthy economy (7-11 and Tesco Lotus are here) owing to strategic geographical location, set to become even healthier with the increasing integration of ASEAN.
  
• Officially part of Maha Sarakham Province but for many intents and purposes in the orbit of Khon Kaen.
  
• 30 minutes by car or bus to Khon Kaen (airport, western shopping malls, expats, stuff).
  
• 2 – 3 hours by car or bus to Udon Thani (airport, western shopping malls, even more expats, stuff).
  
• Approximately 9 hours from Bangkok by bus.
  
• Approximately 7 hours from Bangkok by bus, transiting in Khon Kaen.
  
• Approximately 10 hours from Chiang Mai by bus.
  
• Friendly, fun-loving locals.
  

Edited May 17, 2012 by astral
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