SEN and Learning Support Coordinator

The SENCO and Learning Support Coordinator  will contribute to academic support,  safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal wellbeing of students who have had particular individual needs identified. This will be achieved with high quality learning support, promoting inclusion and the best practice and approaches for working with SEN students.

The Australian International School (AIS) operates across four campuses in Thu Duc City, in HCMC, Vietnam. AIS, founded in 2006, became part of the Inspired network in 2019. In 2021 AIS celebrates 15 years as a school and 10 years as an IB school. With approximately 1150 students, AIS is an established school with a friendly and welcoming community. AIS follows IB PYP and DP curricula as well as Cambridge International programmes and assessment. Our Early Years follows the PYP Framework and is complemented by the Inspired EY philosophy. AIS is fully accredited by CIS (The Council of International Schools). AIS is proud to be an Inspired School and member of a supportive and extensive global community.

We have an outstanding team of teachers. AIS is committed to deepening pedagogical knowledge of the IB PYP / DP and Cambridge programmes and uses EduCare courses for practical safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral approaches to school life and access to high quality professional development opportunities is offered by the Inspired Group. The school fosters adaptability, particularly relevant for virtual learning amidst the covid-19 crisis. AIS is an established, well run and reputable school, continuing to develop sustainable capacity for growth and excellence. 

There is a commitment, by Inspired, to improvement of the school environment following the recent development of an IB Centre, Library and boarding facilities, with a redevelopment of reception areas and student facilities. AIS has a strong student community with a range of opportunities; House systems and an established Prefect body and -Student Representative Council, with commitments across Primary and Secondary. Staff and students also participate in extracurricular programmes, camps, CAS and authentic learning experiences, through service and visits, to develop ‘character’. AIS leadership is committed to nurturing, supporting and mentoring the AIS community; staff, students and parents, to ensure they are effective participants in school and the global community. 

The Inspired group’s 3 pillars of Academics, Sports and Arts facilitate students in achieving their personal best and discovering their passion for lifelong learning. Students are at the heart of decision-making at AIS.  

We are now recruiting outstanding teachers to join our team. We offer a friendly and welcoming work environment and an attractive employment package. Initial contracts are for two years with renewal by agreement. 

Australian International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff and students. We have safer recruitment practices in place and candidates are subject to reference and police checks in accordance with the policies of the Inspired Group.