Vinschool, Vietnam’s largest K–12 private school system, aspires to deliver world-class education to the next generation of Vietnamese students and inspire positive, transformational change across Vietnam’s education community.

Vinschool is seeking a dynamic, experienced expatriate school leader. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in a leadership role within a bilingual or international school setting.

The Vice Principal provides leadership, inspiration, and guidance to teaching staff; ensures the smooth day-to-day operations of the school; and contributes effectively as a key member of the School Leadership Team. The role is responsible for all daily operational functions of the school, including fostering and maintaining a high-performance culture for both students and staff.

Your Opportunity as Vice Principal. 

In this role, you will play a vital part in:

• improving the educational outcomes of students in the Vinschool Education System 
• developing the quality of teaching and learning 
• nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders. The Vice Principal reports to the school Principal 

Role Overview

The role is responsible for leading the following activities and delivering the associated key tasks:

• Deliver an outstanding educational experience for students from grade 6 to 12 that aligns with the school‘s vision.
• Lead a data-driven approach to tracking students’ progress across all year groups and at all stages.
• Implement a rigorous process for assessment, recording and reporting in order to ensure that data is constantly being used to inform teaching and learning strategies and to improve pupil progress and achievement.
• Establish a culture of academic accountability throughout the whole school and deliver academic success, particularly at Cambridge IGCSE and A level.
• Line-manage lead teachers to encourage innovative teaching practice consistent with the school’s vision.
• Ensure internal and external exams are run efficiently and in accordance with all exam regulations.
• Oversee suitable academic extension programmes within the curriculum and co-curriculum.
• Annually review all school policies and documentation related to the academic curriculum, teaching and learning, and assessment, and propose revisions where appropriate.
• Run academic information events for students and parents and oversee parents’ meetings.
• Work with the Head of Admissions in order to ensure that there is a rigorous admissions process for entry to the School.
• Contribute to the collection and dissemination of all information relating to the School for the purposes of marketing and communication.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the whole school.
• Support the Principal to recruit and retain the very best teaching talent.
• Contribute to the highest standards of safeguarding and pastoral care.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.
• Demonstrate commitment to networking and sharing good practice across Vinschool.

Personal Attributes 

• High levels of personal integrity 
• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard 
• Flexible and positive approach to work 
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills 
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved 
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced ever changing environment 
• Ability to work under pressure and remain clam 
• Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks 
• Self-motived and enthusiastic 
• Ability to work independently 
• Must be a team play, willing to help and be flexible 
• Continually strive for improvement 
• Previous international accreditation experience is desirable but not required 

Mandatory Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Education 
• Leadership Experience: Proven experience in an academic leadership role, preferably as a Head of Department, Vice Principal, or equivalent; however, consideration will be given to outstanding candidates who show clear potential to succeed in the role.
• Eligibility to Work in Vietnam: Must meet all legal and visa requirements for employment in Vietnam.

Other benefits

• Airfare support.
• Relocation allowance (Overseas hires).
• Housing Allowance.
• Paid National and School holidays.
• Summer payments.
• International health insurance.
• Visa, Work permit, and residence card provided.
• Dependent Benefits: Visa and residence card support, plus medical insurance coverage.
• Discount for children‘s tuition fees (bilingual education).
• Severance Payment: For each full year of employment, the employee shall receive ½ a month’s salary, upon completion of employment.
• Lunch: Complimentary lunches are provided at the school canteen

Safeguarding and Student Welfare

Vinschool is committed to high safeguarding standards and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and those who work in the school. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, identity check, qualification verification checks and criminal record check.

When applying please provide three professional referees, including your most recent line manager, with their position and email contact details.