BCIS Health & Safety Officer

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer

Employer: Berda Claude International School

Location: Phuket, Thailand

Reporting Line:

Reports operationally to the Head of School (BCIS) and functionally to ISP Regional Health & Safety, in alignment with ISP group standards and compliance requirements.

Key Relationships:

Head of Operations, Designated Safeguarding Leads, Nursing Team, Programme Principals, HR Manager, ISP Regional H&S Team.

Position Purpose

The Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating all health and safety functions across BCIS to ensure a safe and compliant environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role ensures alignment with Thai legal requirements and ISP global health and safeguarding standards.

ISP Principles

The postholder is expected to demonstrate and promote the ISP Principles at all times:

• Begin with our children and students
• Treat everyone with care and respect
• Operate effectively
• Learn continuously

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with relevant Thai legislation including the Occupational Safety Health and Environment Act B.E. 2554.
• Monitor updates in local health and safety legislation and ISP guidance.
• Submit statutory reports as required by law.
• Liaise with local authorities, insurers, and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Provide required H&S reports to BCIS leadership and ISP in accordance with reporting timelines.

2. Risk Assessment & Inspection

• Coordinate the school-wide risk assessment programme.
• Lead regular safety inspections and audits (including SAI360 logging).
• Ensure corrective actions from audits are implemented.
• Maintain hazardous substances register and safety documentation.

3. Incident & Accident Management

• Administer accident investigation and reporting procedures.
• Prepare and monitor accident and illness reports (students and staff).
• Submit ISP Global monthly Safety & Safeguarding reports.
• Identify trends and recommend preventive measures.

4. Emergency Preparedness

• Coordinate fire drills, evacuation and lockdown drills.
• Ensure adequate fire marshals and first aiders are appointed.
• Maintain updated emergency procedures and safety signage.
• Display BCIS H&S Policy and Fire/Accident Reporting Procedures.

5. Training & Awareness

• Identify H&S training needs across the school.
• Deliver or source H&S training programmes.
• Conduct H&S induction for new staff and long-term temporary employees.
• Complete H&S Induction Checklist for all new starters.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.