Assistant Head of Secondary - IBDP

The role 

 The Assistant Head of Secondary School - IBDP is a key leadership role dedicated to ensuring the successful delivery and growth of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme within the school. This position oversees curriculum development, regulatory compliance, and student support, ensuring alignment with IB standards while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both students and staff. Leading the Sixth Form Heads of year and IBDP Core Team, the Assistant Head plays a pivotal role in promoting academic excellence, personal development, and student wellbeing across the Sixth Form, making certain that students are well-prepared for university and future pathways.

As a member of the Secondary School Leadership Team, the Assistant Head of Secondary School - IBDP also drives strategic initiatives, contributes to whole-school decision-making, and supports professional growth for faculty through professional development programs. This role liaises directly with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to stay abreast of developments in IB standards and practices. By collaborating with departments, parents, and students, the Assistant Head fosters a cohesive, supportive community and strengthens the visibility and understanding of the IBDP within the school. This role provides a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives and the school community.

Please refer Job Description and check out BIS HN Candidate Brief- Teaching post 2025

Our school

 BIS Hanoi is a positive, thriving learning community, committed to educational excellence based on the most rigorous of global standards, where students from over 30 nationalities are highly motivated to learn and achieve.

As a Nord Anglia Education school, BIS Hanoi is superbly resourced, with excellent facilities and technology supporting holistic learning, leading to exceptional educational outcomes in all areas. With 1100 students, BIS Hanoi continues to grow and is an energetic, welcoming environment with exciting opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

Hanoi itself is rich in culture and history with exciting travel opportunities both within Vietnam and regionally, and nature at its doorstep. The outstanding benefits package provides teachers with an excellent lifestyle and large saving potential, and includes quality housing, medical insurance, flights, gym membership, transportation, and settling allowance.

To learn more about our school and see our latest updates, please view the Employment section and the News and Events section of our website, and our Facebook page. You can also access our Virtual School Tour.

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION

 When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of more than 16,000+ people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Nord Anglia University unites our team through a vibrant online platform which harnesses the collective expertise of their peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas and best practice. We also provide extensive online and face-to-face professional development through Nord Anglia University and other external partners to ensure that our teachers don’t just maintain their skills, they develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, IMG and King’s College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates from our staff worldwide an opportunity to earn their Executive Master’s in International Education in an exclusive collaboration with King’s College London.

Selection Process

The closing date for application is Tuesday 3 December although we reserve the right to interview and make an appointment before the advertised closing date for the role. Therefore, an early application is recommended.

Applications must be made online via Nord Anglia Education Job Portal by clicking the Apply Button below. Applications should contain an application letter and full CV (including photograph, phone number, and contact details of 3 referees – one of whom is your current Head Teacher/Principal). A scanned copy of relevant degree certificates will also need to be provided.

First stage interviews will be conducted online in early November, and final interviews will take place either online or in-person on 25 & 26 November.

Start Date: Initial contracts are for two years with a start date of 1 August 2025