Principal, British International School, Ho Chi Minh City

Nord Anglia Education, the world’s leading international schools organisation, is looking for a Principal to drive the development and ongoing success of our world-class international school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

About our School

The British International School, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest international school in Vietnam and a leading international school in South East Asia. Located in the vibrant Thao Dien area of Ho Chi Minh City, the school educates around 2,400 students from more than 55 countries. As one school operating from three campus sites, 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 the Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 13. The Secondary Campus currently serves around 1050 students from age 11-18 and is continuing to grow as larger year groups progress through the school. 

Rated ‘Outstanding in all Categories’ by the British government, our students get some of the best academic results in the world. We’re the highest-ranking International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) school in Vietnam with an average score of 36.1 in 2024 against the global average of 30.3. In fact, we have been consistently 6-7 points above the world averages every year for the last 10 years. Our students' great achievements unlock a world of possibilities – including pathways to the world’s best universities. Furthermore, our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

Our Schools

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with 87 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, our people, and our schools. We believe that being part of our family of 87 schools gives each a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success.

The Role

The person appointed will take overall responsibility for the leadership, organisation and management of the school across its three campuses. Working with the three Heads of Campus, the Principal will be expected to maintain the inspection rating of ‘Outstanding’ through a process of continual development and refinement of teaching and learning strategies and ideas. In addition, there will be other key objectives in the school development plan measured by key performance indicators covering pupil numbers, revenue generation, cost control, resource utilisation, staff development and Health & Safety.

 The ideal candidate will:

• Possess a creative and pragmatic mind with the ability to lead innovations in teaching and learning and the broader activity of the schools;
• Lead with a strategic and decisive style, suitable for a highly successful school within a competitive environment;
• Demonstrate understanding of how to create and innovative and purposeful curriculum using contemporary international thinking to create a distinctive positioning for the school;
• Be an ambassador and help to build the brand and reputation of the school;
• Demonstrate a flair for developing managerial and educational talent;
• Respect, appreciate and understand a variety of cultures and societies, building strong relationships with all members of the school community;
• Be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every student in our care and engage with children, staff and parents to ensure that we identify, understand and meet their educational aims and needs.

The Principal will be a key member of Nord Anglia Education’s Senior Leadership Team, driving the progression of the organisation by sharing good practice, innovation and support across the family of schools. You will also benefit from our contemporary approach to continuous professional development.

Application Process

We welcome applications from those that are passionate about education and have the skills and experience to make a significant impact on our students and school communities.

To express your interest in this prestigious role, please address a CV and covering letter via our careers page.

Deadline for Applications: 16th September 2024

On-site Interviews: 7th & 8th October 2024

Start Date: 1st August 2025