Business & Economics Teacher
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Start Date: January 2025
The School
This is a newly established School in HCMC Vietnam, established in strategic partnership with a grammar school in South Australia with more than 100 years of educational excellence and establishment. The school offers a comprehensive Australian Curriculum from Year 1 to Year 12 and is a young and innovative learning community which welcomes applications from qualified and passionate educators.
The school aims to develop all aspects of each student to instil the capacity for life-long learning and a sense of community. They commit to build strong relationships with our students, colleagues and parents.
Living and Working in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, previously named Saigon, is one of Asia's most dynamic and rapidly developing cities. Ho Chi Minh City is a popular tourist destination due to its fascinating culture, classic French architecture, and sleek skyscrapers as well as ornate temples and pagodas. The city is also filled with rooftop bars that overlook Saigon and beyond, while fantastic restaurants offer a combination of French, Chinese, and of course, local Vietnamese cuisine.
Key Responsibility Areas
Curriculum
- To teach Science lessons with regard to the Australian Curriculum Science
- framework.
- To teach SACE Science (Physics/Biology/Chemistry) subjects.
- To prepare and submit programs each semester in line with school
- requirements.
- To communicate teaching, learning and assessment activities and feedback to
- students using the school's Learning Management System.
- To develop programs which cater inclusively to all students, supporting those
- in need as well as those requiring extension.
- To work with other teachers of Science to ensure consistency of program and
- assessment across year levels.
Assessment and Reporting
- To assess and report on student achievement in line with the Australian Curriculum English Achievement Standard.
- To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and achievement.
- To use a variety of formative and summative assessment methods.
- To provide relevant and meaningful feedback, regularly and promptly, to promote student learning.
- To provide parents/ caregivers with meaningful reports on student achievement.
- To participate in internal and external moderation processes.
Teaching and Learning
- To model exemplary teaching practice.
- To use a range of teaching and learning strategies, including but not limited to, direct instruction - whole class and small group, class discussions, group work, independent learning, practical activities.
- To conduct formal parent - teacher meetings in accordance with the school parent - teacher meeting arrangements and schedule.
- To actively seek and be involved in opportunities for your own professional learning.
- To participate in an annual appraisal process, which includes feedback from students.
General
- To contribute broadly to the activities offered by the School, including supporting and attending School community events and participating in promotional activities at the request of the site Principal.
- To attend all staff meetings.
- To undertake other duties as required.
- To demonstrate a commitment to professional learning in relation to the requirements of this role.
Key selection criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor of Education degree (or equivalent) and a valid teaching certification.
- 3-years of experience teaching at high school, senior secondary school or university.
- Ability to work in Vietnam.
- Proficiency in use of technology for teaching, learning and assessment.
- Experience in teaching the Australian Curriculum and/or SACE or teaching in another Australian senior secondary program - highly desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, students and parents from diverse backgrounds.
- A high degree of professional judgment and confidentiality.
- Superior organizational ability with demonstrated self-motivation and initiative in goal setting, prioritizing work and managing multiple tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to listen and communicate effectively across all areas and levels of a school community.
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and proven experience in creating solutions.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills when communicating in English.
Salary and Benefits
- A competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful applicants in accordance with applicants' qualifications and experience, including allowances.
- Private health insurance.
- Tuition discount or waiver for dependent children.
- Non-contact time for planning and marking.
- Professional development opportunities will be available.