secondary english teacher - aug 2025 - hcmc, vietnam in ho chi minh city

Secondary English 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

Established in 1995, this International School is thriving, popular and well established. It provides an International Education of World-Wide Value for pupils between the ages of 2-18 years through the medium of English and in accordance with the standards of the British National Curriculum. Pupils of all ages are happy, high achievers who are well motivated and superbly well cared for. The school is unashamedly proud of its' teaching faculty of more than seventy expatriates 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. The whole community is accommodated in well-resourced purpose built facilities. The standard timetable is complimented by an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and all campuses are served by an extensive home to school bus system.
Students graduate with qualifications from the AQA and Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A level Examination Boards enabling students to gain places (many with scholarships) into many of the world's leading universities. This currently the only school in Vietnam recognised and registered to offer the additional entry examinations for Medicine and Law at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
The academic results of the students are amongst the highest of any international school globally, in 2024 65% of A level results were A*-A grades. In addition to academics, a broad and varied program of extra-curricular activities enhances the curriculum.
The school is a registered British Schools Overseas school and has been graded "Outstanding" in 4 consecutive 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
• Experience teaching GCSE & A-Levels
• Solid work-history, the school avoids employing candidates who change schools frequently
• 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 - $4,000 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

About us

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What next

If you wish to be considered, please apply online. If successful, a Teachanywhere consultant will be in touch and will be happy to furnish you with more information on the process of registration and interviewing. We look forward to hearing from you!