Where are you teaching next?

With six 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 7,500 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.

What will you do?

As a teacher of A-Level students, you will be a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and inspiring teacher who will be joining a supportive, welcoming, and successful team, with excellent outcomes. The successful candidate must also be hard-working, dedicated, and ideally, be keen to join the team in providing additional support to students in need, thereby encouraging success for all.

Your background and experience

This is a certified A-Level Economics teaching position that requires you to have a recognised teaching qualification in A-Level Economics.
Please note that you must have the following qualifications to be considered:

• Bachelors or Masters in Education or
• Relevant degree (minimum 3-year Bachelor degree in Economics or similar) and a post-graduate qualification in education (PGCE, IPGCE, Teaching Now/Ready) and/or a teaching license from a national/state accreditation board.

This position is not open to candidates without the above qualifications.
Furthermore, we are looking for a teacher who:

• Has demonstrable experience in teaching A-Level Economics for at least one full cycle (Grade 11 and 12 or equivalent) in a UK Curriculum teaching environment. Consideration will be given to teachers with subject specific teaching experience at IB Diploma level
• Has a strong curiosity about learning about other cultures and working with diverse people
• Has a genuine interest in the field of Economics teaching from both a pedagogical and theoretical perspective
• Display an open mindset and ability to develop efficient student and parent relationships
• Shows a willingness to embrace our VAS core values
• Has real enthusiasm for their subject and a commitment to teaching
• Believes that Economics education plays an important role in the development of students’ skills, knowledge, and understanding
• Recognises the value of learning beyond the classroom in enhancing the understanding and experience of the world in which we live
• Is a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution-focused attitude
• Possesses outstanding communication skills and personal integrity
• Can commit to a 2-year contract

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, up to 12 weeks of paid holidays, retention bonus, and more. You can expect to teach an average 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.