Head of Business and Economics

British International School Hanoi is looking to appoint a Head of Business and Economics, to join our talented and dedicated team of educators from August 2026.

The role

The Business and Economics Department at BIS Hanoi is a close team of dedicated, forward-thinking teachers who deliver Cambridge IGCSE Economics and Business Studies in Years 10-11, leading to International Baccalaureate (IB) Economics and Business Management courses in Years

Both subjects are among the most popular options subjects in the school, as there is significant interest from the student body in the world of business and entrepreneurship.

We are looking for an energetic, passionate, and collaborative leader who has the vision to take the teaching and learning in Economics and Business to the next level. The motivation and capability to bring the curriculum alive by connecting learning to the real world of Hanoi's bustling business sector is a must.

Purpose of the Role:

• To lead and provide day-to-day management and organisation of the highly successful Secondary School Business and Economics 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 within the team, and promote a shared vision.
• Lead the ongoing development of the curriculum, teaching and learning standards, and departmental resources.

For full 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 applications is 28th November 2025, 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

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can 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 your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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