Vice Principal, International Program Primary School

Objective of Job
The Vice Principal for the International Program Primary School (IPPS) is a senior academic leader dedicated to driving excellence in bilingual and international education. The role ensures consistently high standards of learning, teaching, and student wellbeing while cultivating a safe, inclusive, and aspirational school culture aligned with UTS's mission: Grow, Lead, Impact.
As a visible and collaborative leader, the Vice Principal inspires teachers, empowers students, and engages parents and the wider community. The position ensures that the school's curriculum and pedagogy are innovative, future-focused, and compliant with both international accreditation standards and Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) regulations. The Vice Principal also plays a key role in strategic planning, professional development, and continuous improvement, supporting UTS's ambition to be the benchmark for future-ready K-12 education in Vietnam.
A. YOUR ACCOUNTABILITY
1. High Quality of Learning and Teaching (HQLT) (60%)
• Lead the implementation of the International Program curriculum (Common Core/Oxford) across Primary School.
• Ensure alignment and integration between MoET requirements and international standards.
• Oversee effective assessment and reporting systems.
• Promote student-centered, inquiry-based, and digital learning approaches.
• Conduct classroom observations, coach teachers, and lead professional learning.
• Mentor subject coordinators and middle leaders to uphold consistent standards.
• Use school performance data to drive improvement and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Council of International Schools (CIS) and other accreditation frameworks.
2. Student Wellbeing & Global Citizenship (20%)
• Safeguard and promote student welfare in line with child protection policies.
• Oversee student behaviour management and wellbeing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs and Counselling teams to support learning and emotional needs.
• Embed UTS core values and foster intercultural understanding, empathy, and ethical citizenship.
• Lead co-curricular, enrichment, and service-learning opportunities that build leadership and global competencies.
3. Parent & Community Engagement (10%)
• Act as the primary point of contact for parent concerns related to IPPS.
• Communicate proactively with parents regarding student progress, curriculum, and school initiatives.
• Represent the school at community events, conferences, and parent workshops.
• Ensure effective organisation of parent-teacher conferences and parent information sessions.
4. Strategic & Operational Contribution (10%)
• Support the Principal/Head of School in school improvement planning, evaluation, and reporting.
• Collaborate across departments (HR, Admissions, Student Affairs) to support smooth school operations.
• Contribute to accreditation, compliance, and re-authorisation processes with MoET and international bodies.
• Lead and coordinate events, competitions, and projects that enhance school reputation and student experience.
• Oversee entrance assessments and contribute to student recruitment processes.