Assistant Head Teacher - Head of International Pathway - August 2025

Our School:

Sedbergh School Vietnam (SSV) is a bilingual international boarding school. 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, Vietnam. 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 School 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:

● Lead the development and implementation of the international pathway in primary, starting with Grade 1.

● Collaborate with the Vietnamese curriculum leads to drive innovation and student progress in the integrated MOET/Cambridge curriculum.

● Oversee the establishment of a full international primary pathway, ensuring alignment with best practices in international education.

● Contribute to the school's overall strategic direction as part of the academic leadership team.

● Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning within the international pathway.

● Facilitate professional development opportunities for staff involved in the international pathway.

● Engage with parents and the wider community to promote the international pathway.

● Ensure compliance with relevant educational standards and regulations.

Requirements:

● Proven experience in middle-level leadership roles within international primary schools.

● In-depth knowledge of the Cambridge Primary curriculum.

● Strong understanding of best practices in primary education and curriculum development.

● Excellent leadership and team management skills.

● Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

● Proficiency in using educational technology to enhance teaching and learning.

● Experience working with integrated bilingual or UK curricula is a plus.

● Familiarity with the Vietnamese educational system and MOET curriculum.

● Preferred experience in mentoring and developing teaching staff.

● Strong organizational and time management skills.

● Visionary thinker with a passion for international education.

● Adaptable and resilient in managing change.

● Collaborative approach to leadership and decision-making.

● Commitment to continuous professional development.

● Cultural sensitivity and global mindset.

● Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.

● 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.

● 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.

● Gain experience in whole-school strategic planning and management.

● Develop skills in curriculum design and implementation at a school-wide level.

● Enhance leadership capabilities through mentoring and support from senior leaders.

● Have opportunities to represent the school at international education forums and conferences.