Secondary Mandarin Teacher - starting end of Summer 2024 - with Great Benefits

We are on the lookout for an energetic Secondary Mandarin Teacher - starting end of Summer 2024 to join our vibrant team at Vietnam Australia International School in Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City
Growing your career as a Full Time Secondary Mandarin Teacher - starting end of Summer 2024 is an incredible opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, cooperation and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Secondary Mandarin Teacher - starting end of Summer 2024 at Vietnam Australia International School today!

Where are you teaching next? With six modern campuses, a large team of professional teachers, and experienced academic managers, Vietnam Australia School (VAS) offers a highly unique and integrated bilingual K-12 education system for nearly 7,500 predominantly Vietnamese students. With an increasing student base and curriculum offerings, we are excited to seek applications from qualified candidates to join our dynamic and professional teaching team.5 reasons to teach in Vietnam and at VASWorking and living in Vietnam as an expat has many benefits. Vietnam is a tropical and cultural paradise that has one of the highest economic growth rates in Southeast Asia. It is an ideal destination for many international teachers due to its cheap cost of living, rich culture, fantastic food, friendly people, and wonderful students. Vietnam has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic in a strong position thanks to the swift action taken by the Government. Education professionals in Vietnam are highly respected and regarded, making teaching in Vietnam a great opportunity for teachers to bring value and feel valued. One of the worlds' absolute best countries to work in – Vietnam is ranked as the 5th Best Destination for Expats in 2022 by Fortune and was the 10th Best in 2021 as ranked by InterNations. Fantastic students – Vietnamese students are well-known for being highly motivated, well-behaved, and respectful of their teachers, making for a pleasant classroom environment in all grade levels. Culturally diverse teaching environment – VAS is one of the leading international bilingual schools in Vietnam, with both Local and International teachers supporting our highly successful integrated curriculum, consisting of Cambridge International and Vietnamese National Programs. Our teachers are truly an international group, bringing a mix of experiences, cultures, and skills to our school. Career progression – being part of a fast-growing school of 6 campuses and nearly 7,500 students, our expat teachers have a chance to develop their careers and gain further accreditation through our Cambridge International Professional Development Centre. Many of our teachers are promoted internally each year to various management-level positions. Salary & Benefits – due to the low cost of living in Vietnam, many people can save more compared to their home country. Expat teacher benefits at VAS consist of a competitive salary, monthly housing allowance, relocation allowance for overseas hired teachers, tuition waiver for up to two children, international health insurance, 12 weeks of paid holidays, retention bonus, and more. What will you do?As a teacher of Mandarin, you will be a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and inspiring teacher who will be joining a supportive, welcoming, and successful team, with excellent outcomes. The successful candidate must also be hard-working, dedicated, and ideally, be keen to join the team in providing additional support to students in need, thereby encouraging success for all.The key duties of this role will include:Teaching Mandarin to Grade 6-10 studentsEnsuring that teaching and learning in the classroom are of a consistently high qualityTeaching engaging and challenging lessons that promote students’ abilities to learn independently and to respond effectively to feedbackContributing to the MFL team and taking an active part in curriculum planning and preparationInstilling in students a love of MandarinActively contributing to a cohesive, hardworking, and happy team, with a strong collegiate culturePromoting and developing students’ academic, personal, and social development beyond the classroomNote that this position will be a combined schedule of approximately 50% Mandarin and 50% CoverYour background and experienceThis is a certified Mandarin teaching position that requires you to have a recognised teaching qualification in Mandarin. Please note that you must have the following qualifications to be considered:Bachelor or Master in Education orRelevant degree (minimum 3-year Bachelor degree) and a post-graduate qualification in education (PGCE, IPGCE, Teaching Now/Ready) and/or a teaching license from a national/state accreditation board)This position is not open to candidates without the above qualifications. We will not be able to consider applicants with non-education degrees and a TEFL/TESOL qualification.Furthermore, we are looking for a teacher who:Has a strong curiosity about learning about other cultures and working with diverse peopleHas a genuine interest in the field of Mandarin from both a pedagogical and theoretical perspectiveDisplay an open mindset and ability to develop efficient student and parent relationshipsShows a willingness to embrace our VAS core valuesHas real enthusiasm for their subject and a commitment to teaching MandarinBelieves that language learning plays an important role in the development of students’ skills, knowledge, and understandingRecognises the value of learning beyond the classroom in enhancing the understanding and experience of the world in which we liveIs a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution-focused attitudePossesses outstanding communication skills and personal integrity BenefitsExpat teacher benefits at VAS consist of a competitive salary, monthly housing allowance, relocation allowance for overseas hired teachers, tuition waiver for up to two children, international health insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid holidays, retention bonus, and more. You can expect to teach an average of 23 teaching hours per week, plus 3 hours per month allocated to substitute teaching. In addition, you will have a generous amount of non-contact time for planning, preparation, and professional growth.

Benefits of working as a Secondary Mandarin Teacher - starting end of Summer 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package