IELTS & SAT TEACHER - START SEPTEMBER 2024

Description
About Nguyen Sieu - A Proud Vietnamese School:
Nguyen Sieu School (NSS), located at Mac Thai To Street in Cau Giay District - Hanoi, is a selective entry school. The school's vision is to become a premier bilingual school that offers world-class education while upholding traditional Vietnamese values.
NSS offers two main international education pathways: one leading to Cambridge International qualifications (CI Pathway) and another incorporating Academic English with IELTS/SAT Preparation & Advanced Placement (AP) courses (AE Pathway). Both pathways are offered in conjunction with the Vietnamese High School Diploma. NSS is also a Study Center of NCUK, delivering the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) as an alternative pathway to universities. Our flexible and dynamic pathways are designed to empower Vietnamese students with a holistic education that transcends traditional boundaries.
Our commitment to delivering an international education of the highest quality is reflected in our esteemed accreditations. These accreditations are not just symbols on our profile; they reinforce our commitment to fostering academic excellence and providing exceptional opportunities for educational advancement in the country.
NSS is accredited by Cambridge International to offer Cambridge International Curriculum from Primary to Lower Secondary, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and AS-A Level.
NSS is a College Board registered school approved to deliver the AP curriculum (school code 225002) and an accredited SAT testing center in Vietnam (Test Centre No: 65599).
NSS is a Study Center of NCUK, delivering the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY).
NSS is a High-Performance Learning Pathway School, officially in a two-year journey to achieving HPL accreditation.
NSS has also set out to prioritize the support of aspiring teachers to secure qualifications and competencies for school teaching through our network of current qualified teachers and trained in-school mentors. In 2023, Nguyen Sieu becomes a Teacher Development Hub School of TES Institute (Times Educational Supplement), serving as an authorized placement site for practice teaching as part of the iPGCE and MA programs offered by the University of East London (UEL).
About the role:
Nguyen Sieu School is looking for a Computer Science Teacher. The courses follow the relevant Cambridge International Curriculum Framework at IGCSE and AS Level.
Whilst this position is full-time for the next academic year, the school may offer another arrangement for the preferred candidate, should this be desired.
Essential Criteria:
A university degree and appropriate teaching qualifications (CELTA/PGCE equivalent);
A sound subject knowledge in relevant fields and a good understanding of the Cambridge International Curriculum;
The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community and a sound commitment to contribute to the school's journey to achieving the HPL school award and world-class school accreditation;
Relevant teaching experience with a proven record of teaching effectiveness;
Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills to cope with high workload;
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents for educational impact;
Excellent classroom management that creates supportive and safe environments, including managing challenging student behaviours and meeting a variety of learning needs;
An excellent understanding of a variety of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.
Working conditions:
Work hours: 40 hours per week (plus 1 hour per day for lunch), normally to be worked between 7.30 am and 4.30 pm, Monday through Friday. Occasionally, the Teacher will be required to work during weekends.
Standard contact hours: A maximum of 80 contact hours per month. Contact hours include teaching, learning support provision, and coaching/mentoring students, as assigned by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Job Expectation:
Besides teaching duties, all teachers are expected to use their standard working hours for lesson/resource preparation, assessment work (including feedback, grading/marking and reporting), curriculum/course/programme development, and supervision duties. Teachers are also required to complete other complementary duties as per requests from the School. Such work may include learning support provision, coaching/mentoring students in their student-led clubs and local/international competitions/contests, involvement in extra-curricular activities, attendance at staff meetings, parent-teacher events, school functions and professional development/training sessions.
Benefits:
Attractive competency-based pay (after tax), ranging from
VND 45,000,000 to VND 60,000,000
Sick leave and annual paid leave, including a 2-week holiday during Christmas and New Year
Premium Medical Insurance with Bao Viet
Tuition discount for dependent children
End of Service Allowance
Work permit and visa/residence card support
CPD programs and initiatives
Great students and an inclusive working environment.
Safeguarding and Student Welfare:
Nguyen Sieu is committed to high safeguarding standards and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and those who work in the school. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, identity checks, qualification verification checks, and criminal record checks.
Equal employment opportunities:
Nguyen Sieu is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all nationalities and as such we ask that all applicants have the right to work in Vietnam.
Selection process:
Applicants are required to submit the current resume (including contact details of 3 referees), a scanned copy of relevant degree certificates, and a statement of suitability against the essential criteria as outlined above.
Successful applicants will be short-listed for an interview.