Visual Art Teacher

Scotch Australian Grammar School (AGS) is a newly established School in HCMC Vietnam. We work in strategic partnership with Scotch College Adelaide and South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and offer a comprehensive Australian Curriculum from Year 1 to Year 12. Scotch AGS is a young and innovative learning community which welcomes applications from qualified and passionate educators. We aim to develop all aspects of each student to instil the capacity for life-long learning and a sense of community. We commit to build strong relationships with our students, colleagues and parents.

Position name: Visual Art Teacher

Employment Status: Full Time

Tenure: Permanent, subject to a 2-month probationary period

Reporting to: Principal and Academic Director

Key Responsibility Areas

Curriculum

• Teach Art following the Australian Curriculum Art framework
• Teach SACE Art subject
• Prepare and submit programs each semester in line with school requirements
• Communicate teaching, learning and assessment activities and feedback to students using the school’s Learning Management System
• Develop programs which cater inclusively to all students, supporting those in need as well as those requiring extension
• Work with other teachers of Art to ensure consistency of program and assessment across year levels

Assessment and Reporting

• Assess and report on student achievement in line with the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standard for Art
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and achievement
• Use a variety of formative and summative assessment methods
• Provide relevant and meaningful feedback, regularly and promptly, to promote student learning
• Provide parents / caregivers with meaningful reports on student achievement
• Participate in internal and external moderation processes

Teaching and Learning

• Model exemplary teaching practice
• Use a range of teaching and learning strategies, including but not limited to, direct instruction – whole class and small group, class discussions, group work, independent learning, practical activities
• Conduct formal parent teacher interviews in accordance with the School parent teacher interview arrangements and schedule
• Actively seek and be involved in opportunities for your own professional learning
• Participate in an annual appraisal process, which includes feedback from students

General

• Contribute broadly to the activities offered by the School, including supporting and attending School community events and participating in promotional activities at the request of the Principal
• Attend all staff meetings
• Undertake other duties as required
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning in relation to the requirements of this role

Safety and wellbeing

We care significantly for your safety. You must: 

• take reasonable care of, and cooperate with actions taken to protect, the health and safety of both yourself and others,
• report all accidents, incidents and hazards as soon as is practicable and
• adhere to School policies

Key selection criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Education degree (or equivalent)
• Valid teaching certification
• At least two years of experience teaching in the relevant subject. Experience in an international setting is preferred, but not a requirement
• Ability to work in Vietnam
• Fluent English Speaker - language proficiency of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent
• Proficiency in use of technology for teaching, learning and assessment

Highly Desirable

• Experience teaching the Australian Curriculum and/or SACE or teaching in another Australian senior secondary program

Key selection criteria: Personal Attributes

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, students and parents from diverse backgrounds
• A high degree of professional judgement and confidentiality
• Superior organisational ability with demonstrated self-motivation and initiative in goal setting, prioritising work and managing multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to listen and communicate effectively across all areas and levels of a school community
• Well-developed problem solving skills and proven experience in creating solutions
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills when communicating in English

Remuneration

• A competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful applicants in accordance with applicants’ qualifications and experience
• Accommodation allowances and relocation allowances (start and end of contract flights) provided
• Private health insurance
• Subsidised tuition at Scotch AGS for dependent children of successful applicants is available, which can be negotiated by applicants
• Non-contact time for planning and marking
• Professional development opportunities will be available

Conditions of employment

• Applicants must be eligible to work in Vietnam
• Applicants must satisfy relevant pre-employment screening and agree to adhere to the School Child Protection Policy
• Applicants must be prepared to work flexible hours to service the School’s activities, which at times, may include evening or weekend work

How to apply

Applicants must include the following documents in their application:

1. Cover letter – maximum 1 page
2. CV / Resume – maximum 2 pages, containing professional references (one must be most recent employer). Please ensure your CV clearly states the education qualification(s) you hold, and the issuing institution, e.g., Bachelor of Education (Science), University of South Australia
3. Copy of relevant qualifications and certificates – e.g., university degree, teaching licence, IELTS report or other documents as relevant to the role for which you are applying

Applications can be submitted via the TES portal or via email direct to the HR Department at: recruitment@ags.edu.vn