NIST is seeking an effective, collaborative teacher to join our team. The preferred candidate will have experience teaching IB Middle Years drama and Diploma Programme theatre arts, thorough knowledge of all subject matter, and the requisite teaching qualifications for drama/theatre. Outstanding communication (both written/ spoken) is also expected.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Teaching qualifications (B.Ed. or M.Ed., a requirement in Thailand to obtain a teaching license)

• Bachelor's/master’s degree in theatre arts, drama or musical theatre

• At least 5 years of teaching experience in training performers & managing theatre performances, which includes training theatre actors, mentoring them and ensuring that all events (both in and outside of the theatre) are well-run and produce high-quality productions.

• IB MYP/DP experience (desirable)

Professional Expectations:

• Excellent references indicating a passion for drama/ theatre

• Strong beliefs that the cornerstone of student confidence with performance is the acquisition of foundational content, skills, and understandings

• Pedagogical repertoires for all students to access and succeed in drama/ theatre

• High expectations for all students

• Belief that drama/ theatre is a safe space and fun

• Flexibility, risk taker, and open to or creator of new ideas

• Appreciation that beliefs and attitudes (growth mindset/ resilience) are essential for success

• Experience with curriculum review and development

• Appreciation of the impact of formative assessment (as, for, and of learning)

• Creativity to permit students to demonstrate their learning through multiple channels

• Awareness of practices to support non-native English speakers and learning support students

• Willingness to support students beyond designated classes should the need arise

• Effective and positive department collaborator

• Ability to teach across a range of age groups (Years 7-13)

• Utilisation of different cultural practices in line with international mindedness

• Ensuring students authentically understand the what, why, and how they learn

• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives

• Familiarisation with the drama/ theatre DP courses (would be an advantage)

• Ensuring public performances of classwork and after-school ECA drama productions

• Commitment to the homeroom/ advisor role

• Contribute to the school’s extra-curricular activities/ service programmes

• Supervision of the Personal Project/ Extended Essay

• Perform duties in accordance with the NIST Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct and the NIST Professional Code of Conduct

• Support the school community, professional standards, and trust

• Demonstrate at all times the learner profile attributes/ dispositions

• Complete all duties as defined by the school's leadership for the designated roles

NIST is an ambitious school with a mission to do our best for every student. As such, NIST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to an interview, satisfactory references, identity checks, and criminal record checks.