Teach English in Thailand with Icon Recruit

Pre-screened teaching positions with partner schools across Thailand. Choose your subject, grade level, and contract length.

About Icon Recruit

Icon Recruit provides pre-screened teaching positions with partner schools across Thailand. Using over 20 years of experience teaching in Thailand, they provide support and advice throughout the process — both before you arrive and after you begin teaching.

Choose your preferred subject, grade level, and contract length. Icon Recruit’s unique on-boarding and free teacher development training ensures every teacher is confident, prepared, and ready to make a difference in Thai classrooms.

About the Job

Job Details

Subjects
English, Math, and Science
Teaching Load
15–24 teaching hours per week
Hours
Approximately 07:30–16:30, Monday to Friday
Class Size
25–45 students per class
Contract
4–12 months (renewable and extendable)
Salary
฿33,000–฿40,000/month — some positions increase pay based on experience and degree major

Working Conditions

Classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors, internet, and air conditioning. All teaching materials are supplied digitally on an iPad, including Teacher Editions, Student Editions, interactive whiteboard presentations (pre-made PowerPoints), and a Learning Management System (LMS).

The full curriculum and lesson plans are provided. If this is your first time teaching English, everything will be ready for you when you step into the classroom.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Package

Salary
฿33,000–฿40,000/month (approx. US$950–$1,150)
Accommodation
Assistance with locating housing — some positions provide pre-arranged housing. Some include an additional ฿3,000/month housing allowance.
Visa
Required paperwork provided for Non-Immigrant B visa. Some positions include ฿2,000 visa reimbursement.
Work Permit
Provided by the school
Insurance
Free health and/or accident insurance
Holidays
Paid Thai government holidays plus paid vacation days (varies by contract length)
Training
25 hours of free teacher training with professional development certificates
On-Boarding
Detailed introduction process, dedicated team of Thai and native English-speaking consultants, Thai SIM card assistance, and airport pickup

Minimum Requirements

What You Need

  • Native English speaker
  • Bachelor’s degree (must be legalized)
  • Minimum 120-hour TESOL/TEFL certificate
  • Criminal background check (no older than 6 months from contract start date)
  • Age: 21–55
  • Basic Office/IT skills — experience with multimedia/classroom technology preferred but not required
  • Teaching experience preferred but not required
  • A positive attitude and passion for teaching

How to Apply

1

Submit Your Application

Complete and submit your application through the Icon Recruit application form. Include your CV, degree, and TESOL/TEFL certification.

2

Interview & Placement

Icon Recruit reviews your application and matches you with partner schools based on your preferences for subject, grade level, location, and contract length.

3

Documentation & Visa

Prepare and submit all required documents. Icon Recruit provides the paperwork you need for your Non-Immigrant B visa and guides you through the process.

4

On-Boarding & Training

Complete 25 hours of free teacher development training. Your dedicated team of Thai and native English-speaking consultants will help you prepare and settle in.

5

Start Teaching!

Arrive in Thailand with airport pickup arranged, receive your teaching materials, and begin making a difference in your new classroom.

Recommended Certification for Teaching in Thailand

The minimum TESOL/TEFL certification requirement for teaching English in Thai public schools is a 120-hour TESOL Certificate; however, aiming for the minimum is not the best option for job opportunities or job satisfaction.

The 120-hour TESOL course with the TEYL specialization is highly recommended for K-12 teachers because you get 20 extra hours of training with a special focus on approaches for teaching English to children and teenagers. Get ready to stand in front of 40+ students with an accredited TESOL certification course!

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Apply to Teach in Thailand with Icon Recruit

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FAQ

Icon Recruit FAQs

Still have questions? Contact us

Do I need teaching experience to teach with Icon Recruit?

Teaching experience is preferred but not required. Icon Recruit provides 25 hours of free teacher training and a detailed on-boarding process to ensure every teacher is confident and prepared. All teaching materials, curriculum, and lesson plans are provided digitally — everything will be ready for you on day one.

Icon Recruit places teachers in English, Math, and Science positions. You can choose your preferred subject and grade level when applying. The majority of positions are for English teaching, but Math and Science positions are available for candidates with relevant degrees or experience.

Yes. Icon Recruit provides the required paperwork to process your Non-Immigrant B visa, and the school provides your work permit. Some positions also include a ฿2,000 visa reimbursement. The Icon Recruit team guides you through the entire visa and work permit process step by step.

The minimum requirement is a 120-hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate. OnTESOL recommends combining the 120-hour Advanced TESOL/TEFL Certificate with the 20-hour TEYL specialist course for K-12 teaching positions in Thailand. This gives you extra training in the approaches you need for teaching English to children and teenagers.

Yes. All teaching materials are supplied in digital format on an iPad, including Teacher Editions, Student Editions, interactive whiteboard presentations (pre-made PowerPoints), and access to a Learning Management System (LMS). The full curriculum and textbooks are provided — you won’t need to create materials from scratch.

Icon Recruit offers flexible contract lengths ranging from 4 to 12 months based on your desired stay in Thailand. Contracts can be renewed or extended for additional months and benefits, making it easy to stay longer if you enjoy the experience.