Kindergarten English Teacher

Our School:

Sedbergh Vietnam (SSV) is a bilingual international boarding school and international programs at the CVK Campus (Kindergarten) and the BCIS Campus (Primary, Secondary, High School) with Cambridge curriculum. We have a very close working relationship with Sedbergh School UK and aim to deliver an exciting and holistic education for both Vietnamese nationals and foreign students in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City. We strive to encourage our students to be confident and committed members of our global community and are committed to the Sedbergh core values of Humility, Ambition, Resilience and Kindness.

SSV was previously the Bilingual Canadian International School (BCIS) and part of the EQuest Education group. We share an exciting urban campus with the Canadian International School, with access to outstanding facilities for sports and performance, in addition to dedicated spaces for STEM teaching and a group commitment to exploring innovative educational methodologies, including the use of AI. Building on the excellent reputation of Sedbergh UK with 500 years of history and boarding experience, we offer an exciting approach to the delivery of the Vietnamese National Curriculum in addition to an emerging Cambridge Curriculum including IGCSE and A Level programmes. We currently have over 1400 students from Nursery to Year 13 and approximately 200 support and teaching staff making Sedbergh Vietnam a busy school with a number of exciting challenges ahead as we expand. Positivity, resilience and a willingness to go above and beyond is expected of our staff, inspired by how our students engage with all aspects of their school life.

Safeguarding and Child Welfare: Sedbergh Vietnam is fully committed to safeguarding and child welfare. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks and commit to upholding our policies and procedures with regards to safeguarding.

The role:

• Teaching English to kindergarten students according to the requirements of the International Program. 
• Preparing curriculum, lesson plans, and teaching materials for class instruction and activities.
• Adapting teaching methods, learning strategies, and instructional materials to meet the varying needs and interests of students.
• Conducting assessments of student attainment, monitoring student academic progress, and providing pertinent feedback.
• Establishing classroom expectations, observing and evaluating student performance, behavior, social development, and health.
• Conferring with teachers, parents, or guardians to discuss student progress and address behavioral or academic issues.
• Preparing and implementing remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Attending faculty meetings, professional development training, and school events.
• Planning and working on extracurricular activities such as clubs, academic contests, etc.
• Performing miscellaneous professional duties as assigned by the Principal/Director.

Requirements:

• Education Degree in a relevant field or BA + PGCE.
• 3 years of professional experience (acquired after obtaining a teaching qualification) in instructing subjects within a formal school environment.
• Experience of working in a bilingual setting.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Acceptable police checks (or equivalent) from the country of origin and from all other countries in which the applicant has worked and no question regarding suitability to work with children.
• Appropriate references from current and previous employer, corroborated by personal phone calls.

Other Benefits:

• Housing allowance.
• Pay up to 2,000 USD per annum for candidates holding a Master degree (related to the subject you will be teaching).
• Social insurance, unemployment insurance, and Compulsory Health Insurance plus International health insurance.
• Paid National and School holidays.
• Relocation allowance and Airfare support (overseas candidates only).
• Visa, work permit, and residence card provided.
• 100% tuition fee discount for the first children, 50% tuition fee discount for the second child.
• Complimentary lunches at the School canteen.