Primary Teachers (Year 2 & Year 5) - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - August 2025

Country:
Vietnam
Region:
School - South and Southeast Asia
Curriculum:
United Kingdom
Level:
Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11)
Start Date:
01 August 2025
Initial Contract Length:
2 year, renewable
Curriculum Experience Required:
Yes - not flexible
- Primary Year 2 and Year 5 roles
- UK Curriculum school
- Ho Chi Minh City
- August 2025 start
- Competitive Tax Free Salary and benefits package that includes housing, medical insurance, annual flights

An established international school in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking experienced Primary Year 2 and Year 5 Teachers to join them for an August 2025 start. This is a thriving, popular and well respected learning community in one of Asia’s most rapidly developing and exciting cities. They offer the British Curriculum to very academic and well-motivated International students. The school is very proud of its well-qualified and experienced teaching faculty and they are keen to recruit ambitious individuals who feel able and ready to assume higher levels of responsibility.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree + Primary PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, a Post Graduate Degree in a relevant discipline, excellent spoken and written English, a proven ability to present to both pupil and adult audiences, a minimum of three years Primary teaching experience, UK teaching experience or experience delivering the English National Curriculum and experience of working in an international setting. Please ask your Edvectus consultant for the full job description.

Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant and dynamic hub that offers an exciting mix of modern conveniences and rich cultural experiences. The cost of living is relatively low, with affordable housing, great food, and a strong café culture. The city has a growing expat community, especially in districts like Thao Dien and District 7, and English is widely spoken in professional and social settings. With easy travel access across Southeast Asia, Ho Chi Minh City balances work and lifestyle well for adventurous expats.

For further information contact your Edvectus advisor today for an opportunity of a lifetime.
Number Of Students:
770
Student Make Up:
37 different nationalities (mostly Vietnamese, South Korean, British)
Regional Info:
Ho Chi Minh City ( formerly Saigon) is the largest city in Vietnam and with a population of about 9 million people it is the most populated metropolitan are in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City is located in the southeastern region of Vietnam and just over 1000 miles south of Hanoi. The city has a tropical wet and dry climate with the wet season usually running between May and late November and the dry season running from December until April. The average temperature is 27 °C (81 °F) though temperatures often reach the high 30s. Ho Chi Minh city is a lively, vibrant city with plenty to see and do from visiting historical or religious sites such as the Reunification Palace or the Notre Dame Cathedral to the market stalls, parks, shops and numerous bars and restaurants. https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/ho-chi-minh-city
Tax Rate:
Taxes typically 15% or less
Housing:
1 bedroom apartment, 2 bedroom
Benefits:
Flights -yearly, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependants
Suited To:
Climate - warmer, Dependent children - more suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Infrastructure - Highly developed, Unmarried partners - not suitable, Urban, Westernised - highly, Women - not restrictive
Minimum Years Experience:
3.0
Curriculum Experience Required:
Yes - not flexible
Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
N
Visa Restriction:
3 years post qualification teaching exp required, Younger than 60
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