Vietnam Australia International School Hiring For Secondary ICT & Computer Science Teacher (Sala Campus) -… at Andaman and Nicobar Islands Full Time

Where are you teaching next?

With seven 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 8,000 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 teach 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 7 campuses and nearly 8,000 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.

What you will do?

As a Teacher of ICT & Computer Science, you will be joining a supportive, welcoming and successful team, with excellent outcomes. The key duties of this role will include:

Teaching secondary Cambridge International ICT & Computer Science curriculum (required to teach IGCSE ICT and/or IGCSE Computer Science, with the potential of teaching up to A-level)

Ensuring that teaching and learning in the classroom is of a consistently high quality

Actively contribute to a cohesive, hardworking and happy team, with a strong collegiate culture

Promote and develop to students’ academic, personal, and social development beyond the classroom

Your background and experience

This is a certified Secondary ICT & Computer Science Teacher position that requires you to have a recognised teaching qualification in education. Furthermore, we are looking for a teacher with the following traits and behaviours:

Strong curiosity in learning about other cultures and working with diverse people

Genuine interest in the field of ICT & Computer Science

Open mindset and ability to develop efficient student and parent’s relationships

Willingness to embrace our VAS core values

Benefits

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. You can expect to teach a minimum of 23 teaching hours per week, plus 3 hours per month allocated to substitute teaching. In addition, you will have a generous amount of 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.

For further guidance regarding your written application and tips from VAS, please visit our Job Application Guide.

Learn more about what it is like to teach at VAS by reading our teacher’s stories.

Note regarding COVID-19 and vaccinations

Before joining VAS, teachers must submit a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination record/passport/equivalent, including the information of two (2) vaccinations, the dates of each vaccination, and the type (manufacturer, including batch number). This is a compulsory requirement from Department of Health and Department of Education and Training (DOET) in Vietnam.