Founding Head of Early Years – Bangkok, Thailand | 100,000+ Baht/month
At a glance
Lead and develop the Early Years department at a new international school campus in Bangkok, combining programme design with homeroom teaching.
- Pay
- ฿100,000 a month (about US$2,800)
- Where
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Includes
- Visa support and health insurance
- Needs
- A degree and 5+ years' experience
- Open to
- All nationalities
About the role
Rise International School is establishing a brand-new Bangkok campus slated to launch in August 2028, and is looking for a pioneering Founding Head of Early Years. This instrumental post fuses strategic early childhood programme creation with active teaching responsibilities, offering an exceptional chance to establish foundational systems from scratch.
The successful candidate will craft the early years curriculum, establish learning spaces, and build teaching capacity for students aged 1.8 to 5 years old. In addition to instructional delivery, time will be allocated for curriculum leadership, family engagement initiatives, and team development.
Situated in Bangkok, Thailand, this position provides a dynamic international setting with comprehensive professional visa support. Candidates should be comfortable working occasional weekends to support admissions and community outreach during the school's preparatory stage.
Requirements
- Complete professional fluency in spoken and written English
- Bachelor's degree in Education or an equivalent subject focused on Early Childhood / Early Years
- Valid teaching certification or recognized licence (QTS or global equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an Early Years homeroom educator, including teacher leadership or mentoring
- Proven expertise in implementing and assessing the EYFS framework and progressive early childhood curricula
- Demonstrated ability to design curricula, lesson plans, differentiation strategies, and classroom setups
- Eligibility for a Thai work permit and Khurusapha teacher certification or waiver
- Readiness to undertake scheduled weekend work throughout the school pre-opening phase
Salary & benefits
Full visa and work permit sponsorship, plus teaching licence or waiver processing assistance.
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