Teach in Thailand
Thailand is no doubt one of Asia’s most popular tourist destinations thanks to its low prices, incredible Temples, exquisite islands and shopping. Thailand is also immensely popular with young people, more and more of whom are taking advantage of TEFL qualifications as a means to live and work in this extraordinary country by teaching English.
From the white beaches and crystalline waters of islands like Phuket, Phi Phi Island (made famous by the movie The Beach), Kho Samui and countless others like them, to the night markets and sights of Bangkok, to the tropical jungles of Chang Mai, Thailand offers exceptionally diverse environments and experiences – all at ridiculously low costs.
The people of are diverse – ranging from ethnic Chinese to Thai to Burmese – with cuisine and customs reflecting the diversity of Indochina. Ornate Buddhists temples abound and the extravagant palaces in Bangkok are almost fairy-tale visions of Thailand’s unique history.
Sine Education provides English conversation courses for government schools all over Thailand. You’ll be teaching English communication skills to secondary students at one of their partner schools. With over 52 school locations available across the country, this is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in Thai culture, make a difference in students’ lives, grow as an individual, and explore the wonders of this captivating nation. And the good news is you don’t need any previous teaching experience, just a positive attitude!
As an English Conversation Teacher with SINE Education, you will provide in-class English conversation lessons to students aged 12-18 in one of our partner schools in central Bangkok, Outer Bangkok, Central Thailand or north east Thailand. You will be using SINE Education’s multimedia equipment and lesson plans to conduct your lessons, and since all lessons are provided to you, you can spend your time and energy creating a fun and exciting learning environment for your students!
Join Sine’s teaching program in Thailand and be part of an incredible educational journey and create lasting memories that will shape your teaching career.
LOCATIONS
Positions are mainly available in central Bangkok, outer Bangkok (Rangsit, Pattuthani, Nakhon Pathom, etc.), central Thailand (Suphan Buri, Samut Songkram, Prachuap, Saraburi, etc.), and north-east of Thailand (Issan: Khon Kaen, Korat, Buriram, Buengkhan, etc.).
SALARY
£750 – £800 p/m (GBP)
$950 – $1,010 p/m (USD)
CONTRACT LENGTH
5 and 10 months
AGE GROUP
11 to 18 years old
START DATE
May and November
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Full training provided for teaching methods and curriculum.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Explore the rich culture, cuisine, and natural beauty of Thailand.
- Fulfilling career with the opportunity to positively impact students’ lives.
- 33,000 THB per month, plus an additional 2,000 THB per month if you’re placed in Bangkok, Ban Pong, and Saraburi. (You can check the current exchange rate here: xe.com)
- Airport pickup
- Visa assistance
- Work permit reimbursement
- End of contract bonus
- Health insurance
- Extra pay for teaching special classes
- Transportation allowance in selected locations
- Overtime pay
- No lesson planning
- Low cost of living
- Help to find suitable accommodation. Accommodation costs from 4,000 to 10,000 THB on average per month. The higher end would be for Bangkok. SINE coordinators will assist with finding accommodation.
- Flights are not paid
MEP Program: For teachers with qualifications in Maths or Science, Sine Education has also launched a new MEP Program that follows the Thai Curriculum for Maths and Science and mostly uses resources from Cambridge. For this program, Sine will provide teachers with:
- A detailed plan of work, including lesson plans, PowerPoints, and all the material necessary for the lessons.
- Starting salary of 40,000 THB per month
- 40,000 THB contract completion bonus
*Positions are limited for the MEP program*
- Age groups: 12 to 18 years old.
- Class size: No more than 45 students. For the MEP Program, no more than 30 students.
- Work hours and schedules:Monday to Friday between 7:30am to 4:30pm. On average, you’ll be teaching around 24 hours per week, the rest will be office hours. For the MEP program, teachers are expected to teach no more than 18 hours per week.
- Locations:Positions are mainly available in central Bangkok, outer Bangkok (Rangsit, Pattuthani, Nakhon Pathom, etc.), central Thailand (Suphan Buri, Samut Songkram, Prachuap, Saraburi, etc.), and north-east of Thailand (Issan: Khon Kaen, Korat, Buriram, Buengkhan, etc.).
- Start dates:May (training in late April) and November (training in later October), but some positions may become available throughout the year.
- Contract length: 5 and 10-month contracts available.
Due to work visa requirements, applicants must:
- Be native English speakers from the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
- Bachelor’s degree in any field.
- A 120 hour TEFL certificate will be a plus. We can offer you a great deal for our 120 or 150 hour TEFL course.
- Hold a clean national criminal background check.
- A passion for teaching and a desire to inspire students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable, open-minded, and culturally sensitive.
For the MEP Program:
Applicants should hold a formal qualification in Maths or Science
