Primary Learning Support Specialist

British International School Hanoi is looking to appoint a Primary Learning Support Specialist to join our talented and dedicated team of educators from August 2022.

The Primary School at BIS is a collaborative, forward-thinking team consisting of highly motivated teachers who deliver the highest quality learning to our students. Students commence their learning aged 2-3 in our EYFS and progress through to Year 6. At the end of their Primary phase of education, students transition into their Secondary education, as BIS Hanoi is a through school

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinker who is committed to the students’ learning and their own continued professional development. They will have a minimum of 3 years' experience.  We are looking for practitioners who are specialists in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and 2.

Our teachers 

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning so that every student is challenged, makes progress, and thrives in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment. 
• Commit to knowing students well, ensuring that learning is personalised so students can take their own next step in their learning progress 
• Continually look for opportunities for innovation, trying new teaching and learning strategies in the classroom, contributing to a culture of experimentation and risk-taking 
• Always promote the well-being of students, and proactively safeguard students according to school safeguarding policies and procedures, following them at all times. 
• Skillfully integrate learning technology into practice, selecting the most appropriate tools to enhance the learning experience. 
• For full details of the position, please see job description attached below

The school

BIS Hanoi is a positive, thriving learning community, committed to educational excellence based on the most rigorous of global standards, where students from over 25 nationalities are highly motivated to learn and achieve. The Primary School provides an enriched learning experience created through Development Matters within our Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum and IPC (International Primary Curriculum) from Years 1 through to 6.

As a Nord Anglia Education school, BIS Hanoi is superbly resourced, with excellent facilities and technology supporting holistic learning, leading to exceptional educational outcomes in all areas. With over 1000 students, BIS Hanoi continues to grow and is an energetic, welcoming environment with exciting opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

Hanoi itself is rich in culture and history with exciting travel opportunities both within Vietnam and regionally, and nature at its doorstep. The outstanding benefits package provides teachers with an excellent lifestyle and large saving potential, and includes quality housing, medical, flights, gym membership, transportation, and settling allowance.

Other Conditions

Compliance with visa requirements for working in Vietnam

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Nord Anglia education

BIS Hanoi is a Nord Anglia Education school and is part of a global community of approximately 13,000 people, working together in 76 schools located in 31 countries around the world. Together, we educate approximately 68,000 students globally from ages 2 to 18 across China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, The Americas and Europe.

Through unique collaborations with The Juilliard School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), you will also get unrivalled access to world leading experts in the performing arts and STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths). Also, our collaboration with King’s College London, exclusive to Nord Anglia staff, gives you a chance to earn your Executive Master’s in International Education.

To Apply

Applications must be made online via Nord Anglia Education Job Portal  and should contain an application letter and full CV (including photograph, phone number, and contact details of 3 referees – one of whom is your current Head Teacher/Principal). A scanned copy of relevant degree certificates will also need to be provided.

The closing date for application is Friday 17th December 2021 at 8am Hanoi time although we reserve the right to interview and make an appointment before the advertised closing date for the role. Therefore, an early application is recommended.

Interviews:  will be conducted online

Start Date: August 2022

Safer recruitment: At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

To apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply’ button to get redirect to NAE Portal.