Assistant Head of Secondary Learning Support

**Date**:19 Nov 2025- **Location**:Ho Chi Minh City, VN- **Job ID**:7735- **School**:British International School Ho Chi Minh City- **Company**:Nord Anglia Education-
- **British International School, HCMC**- At the British International School, Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC), we believe in a holistic education that fosters a love of learning, and which balances academic success with character development and wellbeing. We are a Nord Anglia Education School and the largest international school in Vietnam, educating over 2,400 students from more than 55 countries. In our most recent BSO Inspection, in November 2022, the school was rated ‘Outstanding in all Categories’ by the British Government. Our students achieve some of the best examination results in the world and go on to attend the top universities globally.- Our three campuses, located in the heart of Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City, cater to students from 2 to 18 years of age. Split by age group, each purpose-built campus is home to state-of-the-art facilities, packed with interactive technology, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.- The school is currently looking to recruit a:- ** Assistant Head of Learning Support**- The Assistant Head of Learning Support (Secondary) works in conjunction with the whole school Director of Additional Educational Needs (AEN) and the secondary Head of English as an Additional Language (EAL) to provide bespoke support for our Y7- Y13 students.- The AEN Department is a whole school team, bringing together the Learning Support (LS) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) departments to provide continuous, collaborative and comprehensive support to all learners. We support students across all phases of their BIS journey and individual AEN departments work together to support learners with a range of language, learning needs and SEL needs. We strive to ensure that support is uninterrupted as students transition between year groups and many of our AEN staff members will work with students across phases to provide seamless support.- The Secondary Learning Support (LS) department is a hardworking and dedicated team, committed to supporting all learners at BIS. The department provides push-in and pull-out support for a range of needs affecting (but not limited to), learning, social communication, executive skills and sensory needs. Most students on the LS register have a profile and their needs are reviewed on a regular basis in partnership with our parents.- The Assistant Head of Learning Support (LS) creates individual student support plans, works with parents and deploys the LS team to support students in individual, small group and in-class settings.- Please refer to the BIS HCMC Teaching Post 2026-27.pdf for further information.-
- **Why Choose BIS HCMC?**-
- Our teachers are at the heart of all that we do, and you’ll relish working in our diverse school community, where everyone acts with respect, care, and integrity. On each of our three purpose-built campuses, world-class facilities will bring your teaching to life, inspiring every student to fall in love with learning. Additionally, we are proud Institutional Members of the Chartered College of Teaching.- This recognises our commitment to evidence-informed teaching and learning, and CPL. Institutional membership ensures our pedagogical approaches remain up to date and reinforces the value we place on a strong professional learning community.-
- Beyond academics, we have an exceptional enrichment programme with over 100 Co-Curricular activities and expeditions both in Vietnam and globally that help our students overcome challenges, build confidence, create lifelong memories and change to the communities around them.

** Safer recruitment**:We are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

** Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging**:BIS HCMC is committed to fostering an inclusive community that promotes our core values of integrity, care and respect. We celebrate diversity, nurture equity and value individuality to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging.-
- **Nord Anglia Education*** Selection Process*** Interviews**:will be**conducted online-
- **Start Date**:We offer a professional working environment and an attractive remuneration and benefits package. The initial contract is for 2 years with a start date of August 2026- Job Description Please refer to the Job Description via this link BIS HCMC - JD Assistant Head of Learning Support (Secondary) 2025.docx