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Primary Teacher - August 2026

The ABC International School - Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive Salary plus International Package
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
August 2026
Apply by:
12 April 2026

Job overview

Primary Teacher


About Our School


Located in a vibrant and culturally rich city, The ABC International School offers a modern, state-of-the-art campus and a supportive, collaborative work environment. We pride ourselves on our excellent reputation for promoting professional development and providing colleagues with the training and experience needed to advance their careers. Many of our teachers progress to senior leadership roles both within our school and beyond.


We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects the high level of commitment we expect from our staff. Our terms and conditions are designed to attract and retain the best talent from around the globe.


Students graduate with IGCSE and AS/A level qualifications, enabling them to gain places—many with scholarships—at leading universities worldwide. The ABCIS is currently the only school in Vietnam recognised and registered to offer the additional entry examinations for Medicine and Law at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.


Our academic results are amongst the highest of any international school globally; in 2025, 50% of our A level results were A*–A grades. Alongside academic excellence, a broad and varied programme of extra-curricular activities enriches our curriculum.


The school is a registered British Schools Overseas school and has been graded “Outstanding” in four consecutive BSO inspections, an achievement matched by only a small number of schools globally.


To learn more about our school, visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages. 


About the Role


The ABC International School is seeking an inspiring and collaborative Primary Teacher, starting in August 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious educator to join our outstanding team at the forefront of international education. We are an aspirational community committed to excellence, wellbeing and professional growth.

We require an educator with a proven track record of delivering the English National Curriculum in an UK school or British-curriculum international setting, with the ability to evidence recent impact on pupil progress and attainment.

The successful candidate will be a visionary yet approachable educator, with a proven track record of driving academic success. Working closely with a team of dedicated educators, you will foster an inclusive, supportive and enriching learning environment that promotes the holistic development of every student.


Person Specification


To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

  • A recognised Primary teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, M.Ed.)

  • A minimum of three years’ Primary teaching experience

  • Extensive experience delivering the English curriculum in an UK school or British-curriculum international setting



Please view the Job Descriptions for more details.


How to Apply


If you are a passionate, inclusive and innovative leader ready to take on a new challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply directly through Schrole by the closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026


You must also provide the contact details for at least three professional referees, including, where possible, your current Headteacher or Principal.


Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint exceptional candidates before the closing date.

Strong candidates may be contacted for interviews before the closing date.


Safer Recruitment


All offers and appointments will be confirmed as soon as possible after interview and are dependent on satisfactory references and the relevant criminal history checks.


The ABC International School is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal history checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and two satisfactory employment references.


Online due diligence checks and searches may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of the selection process.


Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion


The ABC International School is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where every member of staff and every student feels they belong and can thrive.


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About The ABC International School - Ho Chi Minh City

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  • The ABC International School - Ho Chi Minh City
  • No. 2, Street No. 9, Khu Dan Cu Tan An Huy, AP 5, Phuoc Kien, Nha Be, Ho Chi Minh City
  • 700 000
  • Vietnam

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“The ABCIS is an outstanding school. It provides an excellent ‘British style education’ while fully embracing and celebrating its Vietnamese context and culture”.

Established in 1995, The ABC International School is thriving, popular and well established. It provides an International Education of World-Wide Value for pupils between the ages of 2-18 years through the medium of English and in accordance with the standards of the British National Curriculum. Pupils of all ages are happy, high achievers who are well motivated and superbly well cared for. The school is unashamedly proud of its’ teaching faculty of more than seventy expatriates who are a well-qualified and experienced team that promote the very highest levels of student achievement through the use of experiential and holistic teaching methods. The whole community is accommodated in well-resourced purpose built facilities. The standard timetable is complimented by an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and all campuses are served by an extensive home to school bus system.

Students graduate with qualifications from the AQA and Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A level Examination Boards enabling students to gain places (many with scholarships) into many of the world’s leading universities. The ABCIS is currently the only school in Vietnam recognised and registered to offer the additional entry examinations for Medicine and Law at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

The academic results of the students are amongst the highest of any international school globally, in 2025 50% of our A level results were A*-A grades. In addition to our academics, a broad and varied program of extra-curricular activities enhances our curriculum.

The school is a registered British Schools Overseas school and has been graded “Outstanding” in 4 consecutive BSO inspections, an achievement only matched by a small number of schools globally.

Principal

Mr. Steve Shaw

Our Vision

To be one of the best international schools in the world offering an outstanding, holistic education that will lead to our students being successful in further education and beyond.

Our Mission

To provide an excellent teaching and learning environment for the development of our students and staff so that all may realise their full potential, and be able to constantly strive for higher goals and ideals.

To ensure our students will benefit not only from being in Vietnam, but also from the opportunity of learning alongside adults and students from many parts of the world, thereby facilitating the total development of each child, within an ever-changing global community.

4 Consecutive BSO Inspections, All Rating The School As “Outstanding” In All Categories

View the latest BSO Inspection Report from January 2024

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