Secondary A-level Biology Teacher

2 weeks ago

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Vietnam Australia International School Full time

Where are you teaching next?:

5 reasons to teach in Vietnam and at VAS:
Working and living in Vietnam as an expat has many benefits. Vietnam is a tropical and cultural paradise that has one of the highest economic growth rates in Southeast Asia.

It is an ideal destination for many international teachers due to its cheap cost of living, rich culture, fantastic food, friendly people, and wonderful students.

Vietnam has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic in a strong position thanks to the swift action taken by the Government.

Education professionals in Vietnam are highly respected and regarded, making teaching in Vietnam a great opportunity for teachers to bring value and feel valued.

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One of the worlds' absolute best countries to work in
  • Vietnam is ranked as the 5th Best Destination for Expats in 2022 by Fortune and was the 10th Best in 2021 as ranked by InterNations.

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Fantastic students
  • Vietnamese students are wellknown for being highly motivated, wellbehaved, and respectful of their teachers, making for a pleasant classroom environment in all grade levels.
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Culturally diverse teaching environment
  • VAS is one of the leading international bilingual schools in Vietnam, with both Local and International teachers supporting our highly successful integrated curriculum, consisting of Cambridge International and Vietnamese National Programs. Our teachers are truly an international group, bringing a mix of experiences, cultures, and skills to our school.
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Career progression - being part of a fast-growing school of 6 campuses and nearly 7,500 students, our expat teachers have a chance to develop their careers and gain further accreditation through our Cambridge International Professional Development Centre. Many of our teachers are promoted internally each year to various management-level positions.
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Salary & Benefits - due to the low cost of living in Vietnam, many people can save more compared to their home country. Expat teacher benefits at VAS consist of a competitive salary, monthly housing allowance, relocation allowance for overseas hired teachers, tuition waiver for up to two children, international health insurance, 12 weeks of paid holidays, retention bonus, and more.

What will you do?:

The key duties of this role will include:

  • Teaching Secondary Cambridge International A-level Biology
  • Ensuring that teaching and learning in the classroom are of a consistently high quality
  • Teaching engaging and challenging lessons that promote students' abilities to learn independently and to respond effectively to feedback
  • Contributing to the Biology team and taking an active part in curriculum planning and preparation
  • Instilling in students a love of Biology
  • Actively contributing to a cohesive, hardworking, and happy team, with a strong collegiate culture
  • Promoting and developing students' academic, personal, and social development beyond the classroom

Your background and experience:


This is a certified Secondary Biology teaching position that requires you to have a recognised teaching qualification in Secondary Biology.


Furthermore, we are looking for a teacher who:

  • Has demonstrable experience of teaching A-Level Biology in a UK curriculum environment
  • Has a strong curiosity about learning about other cultures and working with diverse people
  • Has a genuine interest in the field of Biology from both a pedagogical and theoretical perspective
  • Display an open mindset and ability to develop efficient student and parent relationships
  • Shows a willingness to embrace our VAS core values
  • Believes that Biology plays an important role in the development of students' skills, knowledge, and understanding
  • Recognises the value of learning beyond the classroom in enhancing the understanding and experience of the world in which we live
  • Is a team player, with a 'can do' solutionfocused attitude
  • Possesses outstanding communication skills and personal integrity

Benefits:


Expat teacher benefits at VAS consist of a competitive salary, monthly housing allowance, relocation allowance for overseas hired teachers, tuition waiver for up to two children, international health insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid holidays, retention bonus, and more.

You can expect to teach an average of 23 teaching hours per week, plus 3 hours per month allocated to substitute teaching.

In addition, you will have a generous amount of non-contact time for planning, preparation, and professional growth.

Next steps:

Note regarding COVID-19 and vaccinations:


Before joining VAS, teachers must submit a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination record/passport/equivalent, including the information of two (2) vaccinations, the dates of each vaccination, and the type (manufacturer, including batch number).

This is a compulsory requirement from Department of Health and Department of Education and Training (DOET) in Vietnam.

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