Vietnam Tinh Hoa Senior School: (Opening with Grade 6 [UK Year 7] in August 2025) Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Full-time position starting in August 2025
Viet Nam Tinh Hoa, supported by North London Collegiate School International, blends Vietnamese cultural heritage with NLCS’s 170-year legacy of academic excellence. We offer rigorous academics, a dual-language program, and personalized care through small classes. Our teachers and our students are our greatest assets. With a thriving Primary phase established for three years, we are excited to launch our first senior school year group in August 2025 and an exciting hybrid enrichment programme to a wider community from January 2026.
Context
The school will open its first Grade 6 (UK Year 7) in August 2025. This will be a small cohort following a programme of study based on the International Baccalaureate’s (IB’s) Middle Years Programme (IBMYP). Our first Year 7 classes will be taught in newly designed learning spaces on the Junior campus in 2025.
In January 2026 the school will aim to open a part-time hybrid online and in-person enrichment programme for students aged 11 to 13 who aspire to enter the school as full-time students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 in August 2026, when all classes for students in Grade 6 and above will transfer to the school’s purpose-built secondary campus.
Position Overview
This is a truly unique opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic teacher to establish and shape new school-based programmes, first for Grade 6 (Year 7) students and then for students in Grade 7 and 8. The successful candidate will be instrumental in building strong foundations for the curriculum in our growing secondary school and for an innovative academic hybrid outreach and enrichment programme for students who wish to join the school from August 2026. There is scope for this role to develop into a middle leadership position as the school and hybrid enrichment grows.
Reports To
Deputy Head (Academic)
Professional qualifications:
- Teaching qualification with Qualified Teacher Status for teaching at Secondary Level as required by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education
- Bachelor's degree in Education, or other academic subject
- IB MYP Category 1 training would be an advantage, but not essential
Professional experience:
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience at middle school or secondary school level
- Experience with or strong understanding of teaching in the IB MYP would be an advantage
- Experience in curriculum development and design is essential
- A qualification and experience in working with students for whom English is an additional language is a very strong advantage
- A strong background in assessment design and the tracking of student progress and attainment using an effective Learning Management System (LMS) is essential
- Experience of and demonstrated competence in teaching and devising synchronous and asynchronous online and hybrid programmes of study is highly desirable
Duties & responsibilities:
The core responsibilities will include:
Teaching & Learning:
In year one of the contract (2025 – 2026),
- To teach a combination of two, three or four of the following MYP subjects to our first Grade 6 (UK Year 7) cohort: English Language and Literature; History; Geography; Mathematics; Science; Design; IT; Music; Art; Drama; PE
- To devise and teach language-based hybrid classes (online and in person) for students of Grades 6 – 7 age (UK Years 7 – 8) who aspire to enter the school in Grades 6, 7, or 8 in August 2026
In year 2 of the contract (2026 – 2027)
- To teach a combination of one, two, three or four of the same MYP subjects to Grades 6, 7 and 8
- To devise and teach language-based hybrid classes for students of Grades 6 – 8 age (UK Years 7 – 9) who aspire to enter the school in Grades 6, 7, 8 or 9 in August 2027
- Create engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
- Assess and report on student progress using MYP and agreed EAL criteria
- Integrate technology and the explicit development of language skills effectively into all instruction
Programme Development:
- Establish and document the MYP-based subjects to be taught in school in Grades 6, 7, and 8 in school and in the school’s hybrid enrichment courses
- Develop course outlines, unit plans, and resources
- Create assessment tasks and rubrics aligned with MYP criteria
- Work with other subject teachers to develop interdisciplinary opportunities
- Manage relevant subject resources and budget
- Ensure strong links and continuity between the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme in the school
Professional Development and training
- Play a leading role in the training and professional development of colleagues
- Be a role model of good teaching practice
Additional Responsibilities:
- Offer at least two extra-curricular activities to students in the PYP and MYP sections of the school
- Contribute to the school's pastoral care programme by acting as a form tutor
- Participate in whole-school events and duties
- Maintain effective communication with parents of students following both the school’s Grade 6 and hybrid enrichment programmes
- Engage in continuous professional development
Safeguarding:
- Understand and implement the school's safeguarding policies
- Complete required safeguarding training
- Report any concerns to the designated safeguarding lead
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Housing allowance
- Health insurance including dependents
- Annual flight allowance including dependents
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition benefit for dependent children (our school will be open up to UK Year 7)
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.