The British International School is the largest international school in Vietnam and a leading international school in South East Asia. With almost 1,700 students from more than 50 countries it operates from three campus sites in the vibrant and exciting Ho Chi Minh City. The school provides a top quality British style education in first class facilities resourced to the highest level. The National Curriculum for England, IGCSE and the IB Diploma are taught to English speaking students from pre-school to Year 13. We currently have 141 overseas teachers working across the three campuses of the school.
The recruitment of teachers for 2010 – 2011 is now complete and the school is currently fully staffed for next academic year. If you are interested in any future teaching vacancies please send a letter of application, an up-to-date CV, a recent photograph and the contact details of two educational referees to:
Please send a letter of application, an up-to-date CV, a recent photograph and the contact details of two educational referees to:
We will keep your details on file for one year and contact you should a suitable vacancy arise.
Further information can be obtained by clicking this link
What can you expect from us?
To be treated fairly and with respect
A safe, attractive and friendly working environment
Purpose built schools with first class facilities
A generous level of resources and materials
Reasonable workload
Opportunities for continued professional development
Collegiate support
A good standard of living within Vietnam
Salaries and Benefits
Basic salaries within South and East Asia rarely match those of schools in the UK. However, the cost of living within Vietnam is so inexpensive that our teachers usually declare that they have a higher standard of living on the lower salary and are still able to save.
The British International School, Vietnam has a 15 point salary scale. New teachers are placed on the salary scale according to previous relevant experience and move up the scale annually.
The salary scale is reviewed annually to take account of inflation and to keep the school competitive. It will be presented at interview where it will be put into the context of life in Vietnam and the other benefits we provide for teachers.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
In order to be considered for a teaching post each candidate must:
Hold a degree
Hold a UK recognised full teaching qualification
Have a minimum of two years recent experience of teaching the National Curriculum for England
For secondary posts, experience of GCSE is essential and IBDP an advantage
For primary posts, experience of teaching IPC is an advantage
The current benefits available for overseas teachers include:
Annual return air tickets for the teacher and dependents
Up to two free places for dependent children in the school
A settling in allowance
Health club membership
Transport to and from Central Point
An end of service bonus
A contract renewal bonus is offered for second and subsequent contracts
International Teaching
If you haven't taught overseas before you might like to consider whether you are the sort of person who is able to easily adapt to teaching in another country by considering how you would respond to the following general advice:
Learn as much as possible about the host country in advance so that have realistic expectations
Anticipate a challenging adjustment period of at least three months before making a decision about the move and whether you like it or not
Do not expect to be able to replicate your current lifestyle. Look for what is there, not for what isn’t
;Always try to understand the host country perspective. It will be different!
Develop a tolerance for ambiguity and frustration by being flexible and open towards the new culture
Do not expect of the new culture the same sense of urgency or availability of conveniences
In all things be flexible
Look for ways to strengthen and maintain your enthusiasm
Maintain a sense of humour, but most importantly be ready to laugh at yourself
Or post to:
Ms. Duong Nguyen Second Deputy General Director British International School - Vietnam
246 Nguyen Van Huong Street, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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