
Operational Vacancies
NIST employs more than 500 faculty and staff, including teachers, administrators, learning coaches, support staff, nurses, counsellors and health specialists, and transport, food service and maintenance staff.
Our Operational staff are responsible for the day-to-day logistics at NIST, and their excellence and efficiency keep our students and community members safe and ensure our campus runs smoothly. Just as we support and encourage our students to flourish and make a positive impact in the world, we provide ongoing ways for our Operational staff to continue their personal and professional growth.

Safeguarding and child protection are NIST’s top priorities. Driven primarily by our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we foster an environment where everyone feels safe, secure and supported.
We believe that safeguarding and child protection are the responsibility of every member of our community. We believe that children have a right to life free from harm or abuse. We expect everyone who works with students to support their safety and to promote their development and wellbeing.
As part of our recruitment process, all new employees are subject to rigorous background, qualification and employment checks, including the verification of references.
NIST is committed to inclusion and embracing diversity as a source of strength. Our community is empowered to collaboratively bring about positive change in a psychologically and physically safe environment, free from discrimination and identity-based harm. We respect and grow our appreciation of identity differences within our community. Every individual actively contributes to fostering belonging at NIST.

Current Opportunities
- Audio Visual & Theatrical Technician
- Indian Cuisine Chef
- Maintenance Supervisor
- NIST MUSIC ACADEMY ADMINISTRATOR
- Nutritionist
Audio Visual & Theatrical Technician
Job Summary:
This position provides primary technical support for Theatre lessons while serving as a core member of the centralized event technology and Audio Visual ( Team The role ensures the professional execution of theatrical performances and classroom activities, while delivering high quality audio visual support for school wide events, ranging from academic presentations to community and sports gatherings
Responsibilities
Technical Setup & Operation
- Organize, set up, configure, and operate all technical systems (lighting, projection, and audio) for academic assessments, theatre productions, and school wide activities across all venues.
- Act as lighting designer, lighting operator, audio operator or technical support depending on the scale and requirements of the event.
- Conduct thorough sound and lighting checks and troubleshooting primary/backup systems to ensure professional level execution.
- Take a lead technical role in theatre productions and after school rehearsals, including planning, setup, operation, and strike.
- Collaborate closely with the requester to realise the artistic and technical vision of each production.
- Respond promptly to technical assistance requests across all departments in a timely and organised manner and offer hands on equipment support to performers during live events
Training & Mentorship
- Student Mentorship: Provide comprehensive training to students in technical roles (lighting, sound, backstage operations) to prepare them to confidently support their own events.
- Staff Training: Work closely with AV team members to support technical lessons, and provide basic equipment operation training to relevant staff to improve campus self sufficiency.
Event Coordination & Teamwork
- Logistical Planning: Collaborate with the Event Tech Team Leader and utilize digital booking systems to plan technical aspects, setup timelines, and external support needs for upcoming events.
- Cross Team Coordination: Coordinate AV setup, takedown, and safe transport with the Event Setup & Housekeeping Team to align with booking schedules.
- Flexible Collaboration: Maintain a positive, supportive atmosphere within the team, remaining flexible to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays as the event schedule dictates.
Equipment Maintenance & Strategy
- Inventory: Manage a detailed and accurate inventory of lighting and audio gear.
- Maintenance: Perform routine testing and basic repairs, escalating complex issues to external providers as needed.
- Technical Advising: Advise on technical requirements, upgrades, and solutions for new installations to ensure the continuous improvement of the school's AV capabilities.
Additional Responsibilities
- Be familiar with NIST child safeguarding policy
- Be aware of abuse risks to children
- Abide by the Code of Conduct
- Be vigilant
- Prevent abuse/protect children
- Report concerns (mandatory duty)
- Challenge poor practice/promote good practice
Qualifications:
- Theatre experience in lighting or as a theatre technician
- A Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre, Performing Arts, Production, Theatre or a related field (desirable).\
- Have at least two years of working experience, especially with visual/light/sound systems or audio visual aids
- Have a good level of working knowledge and experience of lighting a live theatre performance.
- Theatre experience in lighting, stage management or as a theatre technician.
- Be familiar with the lighting board recording and operation.
- Basic English communication, self learning, good communication skills, service minded, positive thinking, “Can do” Attitude, and teamwork, self manage and take initiative (the audio visual team is a group of 3 people)
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending a letter of application, a full resume indicating qualifications and experience, and a recent photograph to the recruitment team at employment@nist.ac.th
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Indian Cuisine Chef
Job Summary
Work collaboratively with the Head of Catering to design and implement diverse, nutritious, and culturally inclusive menus with a focus on Indian cuisine. Lead the preparation and production of high-volume meals in a school cafeteria environment while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation.
Responsibilities
Menu Planning & Development
- Contribute authentic Indian dishes across various regional styles (North Indian, South Indian, etc.) suitable for children and staff.
- Adapt traditional recipes for health-conscious diets (low-fat, low-sodium, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.).
- Collaborate with nutritionists to ensure balanced, allergy-safe, and kid-friendly options.
Food Production & Cooking
- Prepare and cook a variety of Indian meals (curries, dals, rice dishes, flatbreads, snacks, desserts) from scratch, using bulk production methods suitable for large school settings.
- Oversee mise en place, batch cooking, and efficient station setup to ensure consistent quality and timely meal service.
- Innovate recipes using seasonal and locally available ingredients.
Kitchen Management & Teamwork
- Work under the direction of the Head of Catering to manage daily kitchen operations related to Indian food service.
- Supervise and train junior staff in the preparation and handling of Indian food, including use of tandoor ovens, spice blending, and plating techniques.
- Ensure all kitchen practices align with food safety and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP compliance).
Inventory & Cost Control
- Monitor ingredient inventory, prepare requisitions, and reduce food waste through proper portioning and repurposing.
- Maintain cost-effective cooking while ensuring high flavor and satisfaction.
Cultural Engagement & Events
- Participate in special events, international food days, and cultural festivals by preparing themed menus that celebrate Indian cuisine.
- Support communication with school community to promote awareness and appreciation of Indian food culture.
Additional Responsibilities
- Be familiar with NIST child safeguarding policy
- Be aware of abuse risks to children
- Abide by the NIST Code of Conduct
- Be vigilant
- Prevent abuse/protect children
- Report concerns (mandatory duty)
- Challenge poor practice / promote good practice
Knowledge Requirements
- Proven experience as an Indian chef in a professional kitchen, preferably in a school, cafeteria, or high-volume catering environment.
- Deep knowledge of Indian culinary traditions, spices, ingredients, and techniques.
- Ability to scale recipes for large groups while maintaining flavor integrity and visual appeal.
- Strong understanding of dietary restrictions and allergen-safe cooking.
- Thai Food Handlers Certificate or equivalent (preferred).
- Ability to communicate in English and Thai in a professional setting.
Other Qualifications & Skill Requirements
- A genuine passion for creating high-quality, nutritious food tailored for a school environment.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in preparing Indian cuisine, including both North and South Indian specialties.
- Strong understanding of dietary needs, food allergens, and child-friendly food options.
- Proven ability to maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety practices at all times (HACCP knowledge preferred).
- Excellent time management skills and ability to produce high volumes of food under time constraints.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural kitchen team.
- Adaptable to evolving menu requirements and willing to receive ongoing feedback from both catering management and the school community.
- Creativity in developing vegan, gluten-free, and health-conscious Indian dishes.
- Willingness to participate in professional development opportunities and culinary training workshops when required.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending a letter of application, a full resume indicating qualifications and experience, and a recent photograph to the recruitment team at employment@nist.ac.th.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Maintenance Supervisor
Job Summary
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily maintenance operations, ensuring that air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems function efficiently across the school campus. This role provides leadership to the technicians, assigns tasks, monitors work quality, and ensures compliance with safety regulations. The Maintenance Supervisor will work closely with the Facilities Maintenance Engineer to implement preventive maintenance schedules, coordinate repairs, and manage emergency maintenance tasks.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of school technicians, assigning daily tasks and monitoring work performance.
- Ensure maintenance requests and work orders are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
- Provide technical guidance and support to technicians in troubleshooting and repairs.
- Conduct routine inspections of building systems and equipment to identify maintenance needs.
- Monitor maintenance logs and work reports to track system performance and identify recurring issues.
- Assist in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in collaboration with the Facilities Maintenance Engineer.
- Ensure proper maintenance of school facilities, including classrooms, offices, cafeterias, labs, and swimming pool systems.
- Monitor and manage spare parts and maintenance tools inventory.
- Ensure necessary equipment and materials are available for scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Maintain records of equipment operating logs, spare parts usage, and maintenance activities.
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for maintenance work or facilities projects.
- Assist in managing facility upgrades, renovations, and new equipment installations.
- Report major maintenance issues and provide recommendations to the Facilities Maintenance Engineer.
- Other duties as assigned by the Facility Manager and School Administration and Campus Operations Director
Additional Responsibilities
- Be familiar with NIST child safeguarding policy
- Be aware of abuse risks to children
- Abide by the Code of Conduct
- Be vigilant
- Prevent abuse/protect children
- Report concerns (mandatory duty)
- Challenge poor practice/promote good practice
Qualifications
- High Vocational Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in a supervisory role
- Strong technical knowledge of air conditioning, electrical, and general building maintenance.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and HVAC issues.
- Experience in preventive maintenance planning and execution.
- Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team of technicians.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending a letter of application, a full resume indicating qualifications and experience, and a recent photograph to the recruitment team at employment@nist.ac.th.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NIST MUSIC ACADEMY ADMINISTRATOR
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to coordinate and administer all operational aspects of the NIST Music Academy's programming and activities. This includes managing the instrumental music lesson schedule, maintaining accurate student records and attendance via the Veracross system, processing and preparing music coaches’ monthly salary records for HOD approval, and serving as the primary administrative contact for daily communications with parents and outside organizations.
Responsibilities
General
- Working hours: 7.30 am – 4.00 pm
Operations
- Scheduling of music lessons using Veracross – Review and revise the instrumental music schedule to ensure information is current.
- Maintain timetabling files to track lesson locations across campus and ensure monitors/parents can locate students easily
- Lesson rollover management: Process student continuation requests and enrollment changes at the start and end of seasons and during the add/drop window
- Oversee the daily deployment of Music Monitors to ensure EY2-Y4 students are safely escorted to and from lessons.
- Provide coverage for monitor duties during staff absences, breaks, or peak recital times
- Act as the first point of contact for monitors to resolve student attendance issues or scheduling issues.
- Order department resources as requested by the NIST Head of Music Academy, e.g. examination books, equipment, etc.
- Assist HOD in preparation for external music exams
- Manage the office ensuring supplies are present
- Help run the semester Recitals and other performance opportunities with bookings, design, and student management
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Music Academy and support departments (A/V, IT, Housekeeping, and Security) to manage stage setups, livestreams, and crowd flow for all Music Academy events.
- Maintain an up-to-date log of all department equipment, including serial numbers, asset tags, and specific room locations.
- Manage relationships and schedule maintenance and repairs for specialized musical instruments and other audiovisual equipment, such as the regular tuning of pianos.
Systems
- Update Veracross and related IT systems to implement the daily operations of the Instrumental music scheduling.
- Collating student records from Veracross attendance register
- Preparing music coaches’ monthly salary records from Veracross attendance register for the NIST Head of Music Academy approval
- Calculate and apply billing adjustments for student invoices based on school calendar changes, such as conferences or approved coach absences.
- Manage the end-to-end invoicing process for instrument rentals, including issuing formal invoices to parents and tracking payment status
Communication
- Manage daily emails from parents and outside organizations and respond promptly and effectively
- Mass Communications: Draft, refine, and schedule large-scale communications via Veracross for events, welcome messages, and policy updates.
- Communicate instrumental teacher absence to parent, student and homeroom (Pre-planned)
- Check student absence and inform instrumental teacher
- Coordinate the bus schedule/ activities students with MONTRI transports for the “late” 3:45pm & 4:45pm dismissal.
- Liaise with all staff in case of any changes in arrangements to the normal daily program & advice parents, students, staff & MONTRI accordingly.
- Undertake professional responsibilities associated with the position.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by the NIST Head of Music Academy
Additional Responsibilities
- Be familiar with NIST child safeguarding policy
- Be aware of abuse risks to children
- Abide by the Code of Conduct
- Be vigilant
- Prevent abuse/protect children
- Report concerns (mandatory duty)
- Challenge poor practice/promote good practice
Knowledge Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any related field
Other Qualifications & Skill Requirements
- Excellent command of English both in writing and speaking
- Solution oriented and willingness to take initiative
- Able to work under pressure and willing to deal with students, parents and concerned staff
- Relevant experience working in a customer service orientated environment
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal professionally with sensitive issues
- Excellent computer skills working with a wide range of IT packages, including Google Docs, spreadsheets, and Veracross system/database management
- Ability to coordinate and manage projects
- Service minded
Nutritionist
Job Summary
A Nutritionist plans and promotes healthy, balanced meals for students, ensuring nutritional standards are met and supporting students’ growth, health, and learning.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Catering Services Assistant Manager and the Head of Food & Beverage Services to advise on balanced and nutritious menus
- Manage and monitor all students’ allergies and special dietary requirements
- Plan and evaluate nutritious, age-appropriate menus in accordance with national and local nutrition guidelines
- Ensure full compliance with school meal program regulations and government food safety standards
- Analyze nutritional content of meals and make adjustments to meet dietary requirements
- Accommodate special dietary needs, allergies, and medical restrictions
- Research and stay up to date with current and emerging healthy eating standards, regulations, and best practices
- Monitor food service operations to ensure hygiene, safety, and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with food service staff on meal preparation, portion control, and quality assurance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records, reports, and documentation related to nutrition programs
- Assist in sourcing healthy food products from approved suppliers
- Provide nutrition education to students, parents, and school staff
- Train, educate, and supervise food service staff on nutrition standards, healthy meal preparation, and portion control
- Support food preparation and meal service as needed
- Assist with food preparation, serving, and operating payment registers when required
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Catering Services Assistant Manager and the Head of Food & Beverage
Additional Responsibilities
- Be familiar with NIST child safeguarding policy
- Be aware of abuse risks to children
- Abide by the Code of Conduct
- Be vigilant
- Prevent abuse/protect children
- Report concerns (mandatory duty)
- Challenge poor practice/promote good practice
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related fields.
- At least 5 years experience in Nutrition or Food Sciences
- Knowledge of nutrition, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, food science, is preferred
- Able to communicate in written & spoken English
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with educators and food service teams
- Good attitude and service-minded
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Able to work well as part of a team
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending a letter of application, a full resume indicating qualifications and experience, and a recent photograph to the recruitment team at employment@nist.ac.th
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.