Mr Will joins our team of Primary Teachers as a Classroom Teacher for Year 4. Mr Will has an expansive background in education, sport and coaching. With an array of teaching and coaching experiences in the UK, USA and South Africa
I completed a Bachelor of Science in Sports Studies at Glamorgan University, South Wales, focusing on Sport Science and Coaching. Following three years in Cardiff, I knew I wanted to become a teacher, so I went to Edge Hill University, close to Liverpool to complete my Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Education. At Edge Hill, I had the opportunity to gain experience working with all ages of children in various educational settings.
I have been teaching since 2014, and I have been fortunate enough to teach in some outstanding schools in England and the United States of America. I taught in England for 3 years where I was lucky enough to teach in an excellent boarding school in West Yorkshire. I gained experience in a range of year groups including Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5, as well as coaching senior school sport and working in the senior boarding house. In an exciting move, I left England to go and work at the Number 1 Magnet School in America (2016). I taught at this Creative Arts & Science Magnet School for 3 years and, as my time there ended, I knew I wanted to continue teaching abroad. After holidaying in Thailand several years before, I knew that my next move must be to Bangkok!
I have also gained experience working in broader areas of education, such as coaching sport and life skills to school children in the townships of Port Elizabeth, South Africa and teaching English and sport to children from all over the world in English summer camps.
I truly love my career, and I couldn't be happier than teaching. Unbeknownst to many, after leaving school, I became a semi-professional rugby player for Fylde RFC. Unfortunately, injury brought a halt to my playing career, so this caused me to look for a new sport. I quickly developed a love of competing in various endurance events such as Ironman triathlons, marathons, and ultramarathons worldwide. Since then, I have been fortunate enough to race for Great Britain in the Age Group squads at the European Middle Distance Triathlon Championships in 2016, the 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championships and the USA National Championships in 2019. I have also competed in many endurance events, with the highlights being cycling from coast to coast of England in a day, cycling from the Blackpool Tower to the Eiffel Tower and a 53-mile ultramarathon in Scotland. These events allow me to travel to wonderful destinations, meet new people and experience different cultures. I cannot wait to participate in some events in Thailand and the rest of Asia.
St Andrews is a highly welcoming educational environment where the staff are genuinely dedicated to delivering the highest education. Children of all abilities can learn in a safe, encouraging and engaging environment.
Whilst at STA I am looking forward to helping with the biathlon, triathlon and touch rugby events!
I am scared of spiders, and I have completed the highest bungee jump from a bridge in the world!
With the goal of providing meaningful help to the flood victims in the northern regions of Thailand, our entire community at St Andrews Bangkok came together to raise funds and donations for the affected families. In the span of a few short weeks, added to donations of food and clothing, we managed to raise an astounding total of 386,676.50 THB in donation funds. To all students, teachers, parents, and staff who participated in our efforts and contributed to this cause—thank you!
Last Friday, the STA Primary campus was transformed into a celebration of all things maths! The day was packed with engaging, hands-on activities across all year groups, making maths truly come alive for our students.
Senior student at St Andrews Bangkok, Pun (Year 13), devises an innovative solution for effective waste management. Recently, he completed an ambitious project: an AI-powered waste sorting system. After much research and testing, he got the system to work and put the model to use in one of our rooms at school!
