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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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Key Responsibilities

As a Group Curriculum Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the curriculum development and quality assurance processes across all campuses. This role requires strong leadership and teamwork skills to ensure effective communication, strategic planning, and continual improvement in teaching and learning. You will also play a key role in professional development, data analysis, and resource management, ensuring alignment with the company’s values and goals.

Curriculum & Quality Assurance

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, review, and production of the subject’s curriculum and schemes of work within the framework of the Cambridge curriculum.
• Produce assessments for all campuses that are appropriate to each course of study, ensuring that assessment is both regular and thorough, and that full records are kept in accordance with the school’s assessment policy.
• Analyze examination results and other key student data points, prepare stakeholder-specific/appropriate reports, and cascade information to those stakeholders through relevant and applicable channels.
• Identify strategic priorities for development within the curriculum and/or associated grades. Work with campuses to implement agreed company strategic goals in these areas.
• Produce and update curriculum policies and strategic plans related to the subject.
• Prepare and deliver effective professional development training that supports the development of individuals/groups or identified strategic priorities within the subject or phase.
• Actively participate in the regular monitoring and quality assurance of the curriculum across all campuses.
• Participate in annual budget planning and work with procurement to ensure the subject/phase is fully resourced within the parameters of the agreed budget.
• Through facilitating the sharing of resources and ‘best practice’, establish a culture of continual improvement in teaching and learning in the subject/phase.
• Ensure effective communication, and chair regular meetings relating to the subject/phase across all campuses.
• Keep abreast of new developments in content and teaching strategies, including the use of innovative technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence [AI]) within the subject/ phase.
• Interview support for subject-specific teaching recruitment as requested by campus management and/or per company recruitment practice.
• Support other group subject coordinators in their roles as a member of the CAD.
• Actively participate in admissions and marketing events as required.
• Work with campus Lab Technicians to execute regular inventory of Cambridge curriculum Science equipment and facilities.
• Ensure all members of the team have completed required training and immediately resolve any issues relating to student Health & Safety arising from participation in Science classes.
• Work with campus operations management to support the training of Lab Techs.
• Other duties, as directed by the Central Academic Director which support the development and integration of best practice in the subject/phase.

Teaching

This post includes a teaching load that may be a Fixed Schedule, Substitution, or a combination of both. The teaching load is up to 40% of the total working load.

Other Duties

• Participate in Parent/Teacher meetings, school events, graduation ceremonies, and other public events, marketing, and promotional activities/events as assigned by the Academic Leadership Team.
• Attending professional conferences, seminars, and workshops; deliver presentations on behalf of the Company as and when required.
• Other duties as assigned by your Line Manager and the Academic Leadership Team.

Your background and experience

This is a certified position that requires you to have a recognised teaching qualification. Please note that you must have the following qualifications to be considered:

• Bachelors or Masters in Education or
• Relevant degree (minimum 3-year Bachelor degree in an relevant subject) and a post-graduate qualification in education (PGCE, IPGCE, Teaching Now/Ready) and/or a teaching license from a national/state accreditation board.

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

Furthermore, we are looking for candidates who:

• Have proven success in teaching Science in a UK Curriculum school with at least 5-years' general experience.
• Have previous leadership and management experience within a Science department (preferred).
• Have knowledge and understanding of current developments in a Science teaching and also of relevant wider educational issues.
• 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.
• Has real enthusiasm for their subject and a commitment to teaching.
• Recognises the value of learning beyond the classroom in enhancing the understanding and experience of the world in which we live.
• Is a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution-focused attitude.
• Possesses outstanding communication skills and personal integrity.
• 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. In addition, you will have generous non-contact time for planning, preparation and professional growth.

Next steps

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