Vietnam Tinh Hoa - Founding Head of Senior School
Vietnam Tinh Hoa is a vibrant and forward-thinking international school in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Supported by the prestigious North London Collegiate School International network, we combine academic excellence with a rich dual-language program, preparing students for global success. Our curriculum blends the National Curriculum for England with the inquiry-based International Baccalaureate framework, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. With a strong focus on pastoral care, small class sizes, and a diverse enrichment program, Vietnam Tinh Hoa is a place where educators can inspire young minds and contribute to an innovative educational community.
Having established a thriving Primary school since 2022, we are now embarking on an exciting new chapter with the opening of our Senior School in August 2025. The Senior School will open with Years 7 and 8 (ages 11-13) on a purpose-built campus, designed to provide state-of-the-art facilities for secondary education. This new campus represents our commitment to expanding educational excellence in Vietnam, with plans for gradual growth through to IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme in subsequent years.
Overview of the Role
We are seeking an exceptional educator and leader to join as the Founding Head of Senior School . This pivotal leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the foundations of our new Senior School from its inception. The successful candidate will join us as soon as possible to lead the pre-opening preparation phase, working closely with the General Principal to establish and implement the vision for academic excellence in our Senior School.
The role combines strategic academic leadership with operational oversight, focusing on curriculum development, staff recruitment and development, and establishing robust systems for teaching and learning. As a founding leader, you will play a crucial role in creating the school's culture, academic programs, and student support systems during our founding years.
Key Requirements
Education & Certification:
- Master's degree in educational leadership or related field or NPQH/NPQSL (preferred)
- Teaching qualification
- IB MYP training and certification (preferred)
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience
- Proven track record in curriculum development and implementation
- Experience with MYP authorization process (preferred)
- Previous leadership experience in a secondary setting
- Start-up school experience would be advantageous
Skills & Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of MYP framework and philosophy
- Strong experience in policy development and implementation
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Outstanding communication and team-building abilities
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Understanding of best practices in pastoral care
- Understanding of child protection and safeguarding
Why Join Us?
We offer an exceptional package for this founding leadership position:
- Competitive salary reflecting founding leadership status
- Housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Annual flight allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition benefit for dependent children
- Professional development opportunities
- The chance to shape a new school from the ground up
This is an unprecedented opportunity to be part of creating an exceptional educational institution that will serve the community of Ho Chi Minh City for generations to come. You will work with state-of-the-art facilities on our purpose-built campus, collaborating with dedicated educators who share your passion for excellence in education.
Our new Senior School campus has been carefully designed to support modern teaching and learning approaches, featuring specialist facilities for sciences, arts, and technology. The physical environment will reflect our commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience that prepares students for global success while maintaining strong connections to Vietnamese culture and values.
Join us in this exciting venture as we expand our educational offering and create a senior school that builds upon our successful primary phase while forging its own distinctive identity in secondary education.
Vietnam Tinh Hoa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.