Secondary Economics/Business Teacher, Thailand Teacher

Secondary Economics/Business Teacher | Aster International School Bangkok

Aster International School Bangkok seeks an exceptional and passionate Special Secondary Economics/Business Teacher. This is an opportunity for an educator ready to inspire economic literacy, business acumen, and analytical skills in secondary students. The role demands an experienced specialist committed to delivering an enhanced British-based curriculum that emphasizes a project and theme-based learning approach combined with academic rigor.

About Aster International School Bangkok

Aster International School Bangkok is a co-educational day school centrally located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The school provides a comprehensive educational pathway from Early Years (age 2) up to A-Levels (age 18), utilizing a high-quality, internationally recognized framework:

• Curriculum Standard: The school offers an enhanced British-based international curriculum, ensuring students achieve strong academic outcomes aligned with UK standards.
• Pedagogical Focus: Aster emphasizes a project and theme-based learning approach. This methodology successfully combines academic rigor with practical, real-world problem-solving skills, making the curriculum engaging and relevant.
• School Level: Aster serves a diverse community, providing a structured yet dynamic learning environment that prepares students for progression through the Key Stages and ultimately to pre-university studies.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate is a motivated and experienced individual to fill the role of Secondary Economics/Business Teacher. This specialist position demands a dedicated educator who can effectively design, manage, and deliver engaging, high-standard instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach high-quality, rigorous Secondary Economics and Business units, including examination classes. Integrate the British-based curriculum with engaging project and case-study activities.
• Develop and execute engaging, analytical lessons that promote critical evaluation of market forces, business strategies, financial concepts, and macroeconomic indicators.
• Assess student learning consistently using formative and summative tools relevant to the IGCSE/A-Level standards. Provide timely, constructive feedback to drive measurable improvement in both theoretical understanding and analytical writing.
• Collaborate consistently with Secondary colleagues and department leadership on curriculum alignment, resource development, and tracking student examination readiness.
• Maintain a positive, highly organized, and professional classroom environment conducive to active discussion, debate, and intellectual rigor.
• Be independent, self-motivated, and proactive in enriching the curriculum and developing wider school initiatives, such as leading a Young Enterprise scheme, Investment Club, or Model UN committee.
• Ability to use new technologies (e.g., financial software, economic data tools, digital resources) to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for all students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents, and to build strong relationships with all members of the school community.

Qualifications

• Education: Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Business Studies, Commerce, or a related field.
• Certification: Possess a valid teaching license or official certification (e.g., QTS, PGCE, or equivalent) specifically for Secondary teaching.
• Experience: Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience teaching Economics and/or Business Studies, with significant, verified experience teaching IGCSE and A-Level specifications (e.g., Cambridge or Edexcel) being mandatory.
• Curriculum Knowledge: Show strong, demonstrated knowledge of the British IGCSE/A-Level curriculum content and assessment requirements in Economics and/or Business.
• Skills: Maintain excellent classroom management and superb communication and collaboration skills.
• Language: Be highly proficient in spoken and written English.

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If you are a qualified and passionate educator, we invite you to apply.
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