Head of Computer Science

The British International School Hanoi invites an outstanding educator to join our talented and dynamic team as Head of Computer Science, leading our high-performing faculty from August 2026.

The Role

The Computer Science Department at BIS Hanoi is a forward-looking, collaborative, and innovative team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge education that responds to emerging trends in technology. We pride ourselves on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills in our students.

Our curriculum, inspired by the English National Curriculum, equips students in Years 7-9 with a strong foundation in both theoretical, practical computing concepts and digital citizenship. Our KS3 curriculum builds on a strong foundation in computing in Years 1-6, with one member of the department teaching across Key Stages, 1, 2 and 3. In Years 10-11, we offer Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science, progressing to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12-13, where students are challenged to apply their knowledge in increasingly sophisticated ways.

We are seeking a visionary leader who can inspire and motivate both students and colleagues. The ideal candidate will be an innovative educator with a proven ability to deliver engaging lessons that challenge and excite learners of all abilities. Strong collaboration skills are essential, and experience with Java and Python programming is a distinct advantage.

If you are ready to lead a forward-thinking department and make a meaningful impact on the education of future technology leaders, we would love to hear from you

Purpose of the role

• To lead and provide day-to-day management and organisation of the Computer Science Department.
• As a key middle leader, assist in developing long-term strategies to raise standards in the subject and the school generally.
• Foster a culture of high performance within the team, with learning and student well-being as central foci.
• Encourage a culture of collaboration, risk-taking, and support, and promote a shared vision.
• Lead the ongoing development of the curriculum, teaching and learning standards, and departmental resources.

For further details please see Candidate Pack information and Job description attached. 

Our teachers

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning so that every student is challenged, makes progress, and thrives in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Commit to knowing students well, ensuring that learning is personalised so students can take their own next step in their learning progress
• Continually look for opportunities for innovation, trying new teaching and learning strategies in the classroom, contributing to a culture of experimentation and risk-taking
• Promote well-being of students at all times, and proactively safeguard students according to school safeguarding policies and procedures, following them at all times.
• Skillfully integrate learning technology into practice, selecting the most appropriate tools to enhance the learning experience
• International school experience, particularly an IB background, is desired but not a necessity to apply.

Our school

BIS Hanoi is a positive, thriving learning community, committed to educational excellence based on the most rigorous of global standards, where students from over 25 nationalities are highly motivated to learn and achieve. The Secondary School provides an enriched learning experience inspired by the English National Curriculum from Years 7-9, leading into the IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme.

As a Nord Anglia Education school, BIS Hanoi is superbly resourced, with excellent facilities and technology supporting holistic learning, leading to exceptional educational outcomes in all areas. With over 1000 students, BIS Hanoi continues to grow and is an energetic, welcoming environment with exciting opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

Hanoi itself is rich in culture and history with exciting travel opportunities both within Vietnam and regionally, and nature at its doorstep. The outstanding benefits package provides teachers with an excellent lifestyle and large saving potential, and includes quality housing, medical, flights, gym membership, transportation, and settling allowance.

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Nord Anglia Education

BIS Hanoi is a Nord Anglia Education school and is part of a global community of approximately 16,000+ people working together in over 80+ schools located in 33 countries around the world. Together, we educate over 90,000+ students globally from ages 2 to 18 across China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, The Americas and Europe.

Through unique collaborations with The Juilliard School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), you will also get unrivalled access to world leading experts in the performing arts and STEAM subjects. Also, our collaboration with King's College London, exclusive to Nord Anglia staff, gives you a chance to earn your Executive Master's in International Education.

To Apply

Applications must be made online via Nord Anglia Education Job Portal and should contain an application letter and full CV (including photograph, phone number, and contact details of 3 referees – one of whom is your current Head Teacher/Principal).

The closing date for application is Friday 28th November, although we reserve the right to interview and make an appointment before the advertised closing date for the role. Therefore, an early application is recommended.

Interviews:  will be conducted online

Start Date: August 2026

Safer recruitment: At Nord Anglia Education 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.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

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