Secondary English IGCSE & A Level Teacher & HoD - Vietnam - August 2026
- Country:
- Vietnam
- Region:
- School - South and Southeast Asia
- Curriculum:
- United Kingdom
- Level:
- Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Secondary English IGCSE & A Level Teacher and Head of Department (with form tutor role)
- Vietnam
- August 2026 start
- Competitive NET salaries plus beneifts including annual flights, housing and tuition for (secondary aged) dependent children
An experienced and motivated English IGCSE and A-Level Teacher is sought to lead the English Department while teaching students across IGCSE and A-Level courses. The role also includes form tutor responsibilities, providing pastoral support and fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and collaborative educator, committed to delivering engaging, high-quality English lessons and driving curriculum development within the department. Applicants must be fully qualified teachers (holding a relevant BA plus PGCE, BEd, or equivalent) with a minimum of three years’ teaching experience at the secondary level.
Working here offers the rare opportunity to be part of a respected British independent school tradition while helping to shape one of Vietnam’s first full British-style boarding schools. Staff work on a modern, purpose-built campus with excellent facilities that support high-quality teaching, learning, and wellbeing, and benefit from a strong pastoral and boarding ethos that allows meaningful impact on students’ lives beyond the classroom. As the school grows, there are significant opportunities for professional development, leadership, and innovation, all within an international community. Combined with a lower cost of living, striking natural surroundings, and a distinctive cultural experience in northern Vietnam, this role offers both professional fulfilment and an appealing lifestyle.
The school’s location in Lào Cai offers a distinctive and appealing place to live and work, particularly for those who value space, nature, and a slower pace of life. Set in northern Vietnam near mountains and national parks, the area provides easy access to outdoor activities, cooler temperatures than much of the country, and striking scenery, while still having the essential amenities of a provincial city. The cost of living is significantly lower than in major urban centres like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, allowing for a comfortable lifestyle and good savings potential. While it is quieter and less cosmopolitan than Vietnam’s largest cities, this is often seen as a positive by staff seeking focus, community, and balance, making it a strong fit for educators who enjoy immersion, wellbeing, and a close-knit professional environment.
Please contact Edvectus to apply.
- Vietnam
- August 2026 start
- Competitive NET salaries plus beneifts including annual flights, housing and tuition for (secondary aged) dependent children
An experienced and motivated English IGCSE and A-Level Teacher is sought to lead the English Department while teaching students across IGCSE and A-Level courses. The role also includes form tutor responsibilities, providing pastoral support and fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and collaborative educator, committed to delivering engaging, high-quality English lessons and driving curriculum development within the department. Applicants must be fully qualified teachers (holding a relevant BA plus PGCE, BEd, or equivalent) with a minimum of three years’ teaching experience at the secondary level.
Working here offers the rare opportunity to be part of a respected British independent school tradition while helping to shape one of Vietnam’s first full British-style boarding schools. Staff work on a modern, purpose-built campus with excellent facilities that support high-quality teaching, learning, and wellbeing, and benefit from a strong pastoral and boarding ethos that allows meaningful impact on students’ lives beyond the classroom. As the school grows, there are significant opportunities for professional development, leadership, and innovation, all within an international community. Combined with a lower cost of living, striking natural surroundings, and a distinctive cultural experience in northern Vietnam, this role offers both professional fulfilment and an appealing lifestyle.
The school’s location in Lào Cai offers a distinctive and appealing place to live and work, particularly for those who value space, nature, and a slower pace of life. Set in northern Vietnam near mountains and national parks, the area provides easy access to outdoor activities, cooler temperatures than much of the country, and striking scenery, while still having the essential amenities of a provincial city. The cost of living is significantly lower than in major urban centres like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, allowing for a comfortable lifestyle and good savings potential. While it is quieter and less cosmopolitan than Vietnam’s largest cities, this is often seen as a positive by staff seeking focus, community, and balance, making it a strong fit for educators who enjoy immersion, wellbeing, and a close-knit professional environment.
Please contact Edvectus to apply.
- Number Of Students:
- 202 but may double in size by Aug 26. Max is 2000
- Student Make Up:
- Mostly Vietnamese
- Regional Info:
- Living in Lao Cai as a Western expat is quiet, low-key, and very much about lifestyle rather than entertainment. Day-to-day life revolves around local markets, cafés, and simple routines, with weekends often spent escaping into nature — hiking in the mountains, visiting Sapa, or exploring nearby villages and border scenery. There’s a small expat presence, mostly teachers, so social life tends to be tight-knit but limited, and you won’t find much in the way of nightlife, Western food, or big-city conveniences. English isn’t widely spoken, which can be challenging but also rewarding if you enjoy cultural immersion. Overall, it’s a good fit for expats who value calm, nature, and saving money, and who are comfortable living outside an expat bubble, but it can feel isolating for those who need a busy social scene or familiar Western comforts.
- Tax Rate:
- Tax Free
- Housing:
- 2 bedroom
- Benefits:
- Flights -yearly, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance
- Suited To:
- Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate - warmer, Dependent children - Not very suitable, Holiday destination - not typical, Suburban
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 4.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 3 years post qualification teaching exp required