Giáo Dục Quốc Tế Việt Úc - Trường Quốc tế Việt Úc VAS

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With six modern campuses, a large team of professional teachers, and experienced academic managers, Vietnam Australia School (VAS) offers a highly unique and integrated bilingual K-12 education system for nearly 7,500 predominantly Vietnamese students. With an increasing student base and curriculum offerings, we are excited to seek applications from qualified candidates to join our dynamic and professional teaching team.

5 reasons to work in Vietnam and at VAS

Working and living in Vietnam as an expat has many benefits. Vietnam is a tropical and cultural paradise that has one of the highest economic growth rates in Southeast Asia. It is an ideal destination for many international teachers due to its cheap cost of living, rich culture, fantastic food, friendly people, and wonderful students. Vietnam has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic in a strong position thanks to the swift action taken by the Government. Education professionals in Vietnam are highly respected and regarded, making teaching in Vietnam a great opportunity for teachers to bring value and feel valued.

• One of the worlds' absolute best countries to work in – Vietnam is ranked as the 5th Best Destination for Expats in 2022 by Fortune and was the 10th Best in 2021 as ranked by InterNations.
• Fantastic students – Vietnamese students are well-known for being highly motivated, well-behaved, and respectful of their teachers, making for a pleasant classroom environment in all grade levels.
• Culturally diverse teaching environment – VAS is one of the leading international bilingual schools in Vietnam. It has around 1,100 Local and International teachers supporting our highly successful integrated curriculum, consisting of Cambridge International and Vietnamese National Programs. Our teachers are truly an international group, bringing a mix of experiences, cultures, and skills to our school.
• Career progression – being part of a fast-growing school of 6 campuses and nearly 7,500 students, our expat teachers have a chance to develop their careers and gain further accreditation through our Cambridge International Professional Development Centre. Many of our teachers are promoted internally each year to various management-level positions.
• Salary & Benefits – due to the low cost of living in Vietnam, many people can save more compared to their home country. Expat teacher benefits at VAS consist of a competitive salary, monthly housing allowance, relocation allowance for overseas hired teachers, tuition waiver for up to two children, international health insurance, 12 weeks of paid holidays, retention bonus, and more.
  
  

General Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Cluster School Director (ECSD), the Cambridge Cluster Head is responsible for:

• Coordinate and oversee the Teaching and Learning activities of the Cambridge Department across assigned campuses to ensure curriculum objectives are met.
• Ensure consistent administration and management of Cambridge Programmes, including teacher observation, student assessment, testing procedures, grading, and reporting.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of all Cambridge teachers at designated campuses to meet expected performance standards.
• Collaborate with the Central Academic Department to plan and order necessary resources for curriculum delivery.
• Work with the Central Academic Department to review frameworks, policies, procedures, practices, curriculum content, and recommend improvements.
• Be responsible for the academic performance of all faculties at designated campuses, including Checkpoint and CEP benchmark tests.
  
  

Teaching & Learning

• Lead teachers in their subjects, providing a model for high-quality teaching and learning.
• Stay informed about new developments in content and teaching styles, including technology use.
• Monitor and evaluate schemes of work.
• Engage teaching staff in creating, implementing, and improving schemes of work.
• Ensure adherence to the agreed syllabus/specifications by all teaching staff.
• Implement and apply appropriate examinations or assessments; ensure they align with school-wide frameworks and marking standards.
• Work with the Central Head of ECA Programme to organize extra-curricular and educational enhancement activities.
• Provide regular feedback and coaching to teaching staff, recognizing good practices and supporting their progress.
• Evaluate the impact of improvement strategies on teaching and learning, providing quality assurance.
• Take up to 25% sub-teaching load as needed.
  
  

Responsibilities To Students & Parents

• Provide parents with clear and accurate information about their child's progress; develop a supportive relationship with parents in line with the school's Vision and Mission Statement and regularly report on student development.
• Support the optimal development of all students according to curriculum outcomes; develop strategies to assist weaker students.
• Facilitate smooth transitions of students between educational stages and programmes at designated campuses.
  
  

Staffing

• Ensure teaching staff understand policies on homework, assessment, materials use, student discipline, etc.
• Effectively induct new teachers and assistants, familiarizing them with all policies.
• Collaborate with the Group Curriculum Coordinator/Central Academic Department to plan teacher training and professional development activities.
• Conduct professional appraisals of teachers following system-wide policies and KPIs.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to teachers, managing disciplinary measures where appropriate.
• Participate in the selection and recruitment of teaching staff at designated campuses.
• Plan and conduct regular teachers' meetings with agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions.
  
  

Other duties

• Organise and execute parents/teacher meetings, school trips, sporting events, graduation ceremonies, and other events as assigned.
• Represent designated campuses at public and promotional events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the ECSD.
  
  

Your background and experience

This is a certified leadership position that requires you to have a recognised qualification in educational leadership such as a Bachelors or Masters in Educational Leadership.

This position is not open to candidates without the above qualification.

Furthermore, We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Have proven success in educational leadership across multiple campuses in a UK Curriculum school with at least 5-years' directly relevant experience.
• Have previous leadership and management experience within South East Asia (preferred).
• Have knowledge and understanding of current developments in all aspects of Cambridge Curriculum from K-12.
• Have an ability to work hard under pressure and as a positive team member; ability to prioritise and meet deadlines; commitment to continuous improvement and development.
• Show a willingness to embrace our VAS core values.
• Recognises the value of learning beyond the classroom in enhancing the understanding and experience of the world in which we live.
• Is a proven leader within their own role and team player, with a ‘can do’ solution-focused attitude in all aspects of the role.
• Possesses outstanding communication skills and personal integrity, with an ability to think strategically in a wider context.
• Can commit to a 2-year contract.
  
  

Benefits

As a senior employee, our package will include a competitive base salary, monthly housing allowance, relocation allowance (for overseas hires), visa and work permit reimbursement, settling-in allowance (for overseas hires), tuition waiver for up to two children, medical insurance, numerous weeks of paid holidays, retention bonus, and more.

Next steps

To apply for this role, please submit your full application including your resume, cover letter, scans of all relevant documents/certifications, three references, and a copy of your passport.