ESL Teacher

About the School

Vietnam-Australia School, Hanoi (VAS Hanoi) is a bilingual school that offers a dual program of both the Vietnamese National Curriculum, as well as Cambridge Checkpoint Primary, Cambridge Checkpoint Lower Secondary and selected Cambridge IGCSE subjects.

About the Job (ESL)

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, passionate and fully qualified English as a Second Language teacher to join our Secondary Cambridge Department. The course follows the Cambridge Pathway, as such, successful applicants should have relevant experience teaching Cambridge Checkpoint Primary, Lower Secondary or IGCSE. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for teaching, are suitably qualified, and committed to creating an inclusive, engaging and positive learning environment.

This position can entail teaching from Cambridge Stage 6 - 9 or IGCSE English as a Second Language. The position will depend on the experience and qualification of the applicant.

Role & Responsibilities

• Planning, Preparing & Teaching lessons according to the Cambridge International Curriculum Framework & learning outcomes.
• Creating and implementing subject specific Scheme of Work.
• Differentiating class activities, tasks and lesson materials to meet the varied needs of learners.
• Applying various teaching techniques (including interactive methods and game-based activities) to encourage participation and facilitate learning
• Developing a positive, inclusive and active classroom atmosphere with fair & clear standards and expectations.
• Devising and conducting regular formative and summative assessment in line with the school calendar.
• Providing clear and consistent student feedback.
• Working to build a collaborative and communicative relationship with coworkers, homeroom teachers and parents to ensure all students are adequately supported.
• Conferring with teachers, parents or guardians to discuss student progress and to address behavioural or academic issues.
• Attending meetings and school events.
• Providing support for extracurricular activities and school festivals when/if required.
• Fulfilling general professional & administrative duties.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Native-Level English speaker
• Subject specific bachelor's degree AND a professional teaching qualification (Teaching License/PGCE with QTS, OR a Bachelors of Education in a relevant subject.
• 2 years professional teaching experience.
• Knowledge and experience teaching foreign language learners.

Salary & Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, the school offers the following benefits:

• Yearly return flights to home country
• Signing bonus and contract completion bonus
• Two week paid Christmas holiday
• Paid Lunar new year holiday (approximately 10 days- two weeks)
• Four weeks paid Summer Holiday
• Health Insurance

How to apply

Please send your CV, a cover letter and the contact details of 3 professional referees, including your current employer, to either nclark@vashanoi.edu.vn or nligthelm@vashanoi.edu.vn

Deadline for applications: 28th February, 2023