Science Teacher

Science Teacher

About the School

Vietnam-Australia School, Hanoi (VAS Hanoi) is a bilingual school that offers a dual program of both the Vietnamese National Curriculum, as well as Cambridge Checkpoint Primary, Cambridge Checkpoint Lower Secondary and selected Cambridge IGCSE subjects.

About the Job

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, passionate and fully qualified Science teacher to join our Secondary Cambridge Department, preferably for the remainder of the 2024/25 school year and the 2025/26 school year. The course follows the Cambridge Pathway, as such, successful applicants should have relevant experience teaching Cambridge Checkpoint Primary or Lower Secondary. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for teaching, are suitably qualified, and committed to creating an inclusive, engaging and positive learning environment.

This position will entail teaching from Cambridge Stage 6 - 8 Science.

Role & Responsibilities

• Planning, Preparing & Teaching lessons according to the Cambridge International Curriculum Framework & learning outcomes.
• Creating and implementing subject specific Scheme of Work.
• Differentiating class activities, tasks and lesson materials to meet the varied needs of learners.
• Applying various teaching techniques (including interactive methods and game-based activities) to encourage participation and facilitate learning
• Developing a positive, inclusive and active classroom atmosphere with fair & clear standards and expectations.
• Devising and conducting regular formative and summative assessment in line with the school calendar.
• Providing clear and consistent student feedback.
• Working to build a collaborative and communicative relationship with coworkers, homeroom teachers and parents to ensure all students are adequately supported.
• Conferring with teachers, parents or guardians to discuss student progress and to address behavioural or academic issues.
• Attending meetings and school events.
• Providing support for extracurricular activities and school festivals when/if required.
• Fulfilling general professional & administrative duties.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Native-Level English speaker
• Subject specific bachelor's degree AND a professional teaching qualification (Teaching License/PGCE with QTS, OR a Bachelors of Education in a relevant subject.
• 2 years professional teaching experience.
• Knowledge and experience teaching foreign language learners.

Salary & Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, the school offers the following benefits:

Early January-May 2025 (remainder of 2024/25 school year)

• Contract completion bonus (pro rata)
• Paid Lunar new year holiday (approximately 10 days- two weeks)
• ~Two weeks paid Summer Holiday (calculated pro rata relative to the four weeks of paid Summer Holiday on a full school year contract)
• Health Insurance

2025/26 school year

• Yearly return flights to home country
• Contract completion bonus
• Two week paid Christmas holiday
• Paid Lunar new year holiday (approximately 10 days- two weeks)
• Four weeks paid Summer Holiday
• Health Insurance

How to apply

Please send your CV, a cover letter and the contact details of 3 professional referees, including your current employer, to cdavies@vashanoi.edu.vn and etalbot@vashanoi.edu.vn