Secondary Chemistry Teacher (IGCSE and A-level)-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Start Date: August 2025
Region: Far East and South East Asia
School Curriculum: UK to A-level
Minimum Experience: 3+ years
The School
This school is is a thriving, popular and well established learning community that is a highly respected part of society in one of Asia's most rapidly developing and exciting cities. The school services approximately 700 children between the ages of 2-18years and teaches the British Curriculum through the medium of English to high achieving, well-motivated International students. It is unashamedly proud of its' teaching faculty of more than seventy colleagues who are a well-qualified and experienced team that promote the very highest levels of student achievement through the use of experiential and holistic teaching methods. In addition to the normal responsibilities, The academic results of the students are amongst the highest of any international school globally, in 2023 64% of A level results were A*-B grades. In addition to our academics, a broad and varied program of extra-curricular activities enhances our curriculum. In addition to academics, a broad and varied program of extra-curricular activities enhances the curriculum with colleagues expected to contribute after school and at weekends. The school is a registered British Schools Overseas school and has thrice been graded "Outstanding" in BSO inspections, an achievement only matched by a small number of schools globally.
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.
School Requirements
- Fully qualified with a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject and a teaching qualification in the relevant field
- 3 years of post-qualification experience
- UK teaching experience or recent experience delivering the English National Curriculum
- Experience working in an international setting is desirable
- Knowledge of relevant technology
- Self-motivated
- High energy level
- Attention to detail
- High work standards
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
Salary and Benefits Package
- Generous tax-free salary (teaching salaries are between about $2,700 - $4000 USD per month) depending on qualification and experience
- Accommodation provided in the first year at least and then an allowance
- Medical Insurance
- Flights
- Bonus scheme
- Tuition for staff children
- 2 year contracts
- Teachers are typically able to travel extensively (every holiday) and save up to half of their salary
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