About Nguyen Sieu – A Proud Vietnamese School
Nguyen Sieu School, located on Mac Thai To Street, Yen Hoa, Hanoi, is a selective bilingual school. The school strives to become the premier bilingual school in Hanoi, offering world-class international education while upholding traditional Vietnamese values.
In 2023, Nguyen Sieu School became the first school in Vietnam to join the global community of schools adopting the ‘High Performance Learning’ (HPL) philosophy. The HPL philosophy is based on the belief that all students can become high performers, and we teach with this expectation at the forefront of our practice. We believe that every student can achieve with practice, perseverance, and the right support. Students at Nguyen Sieu are not just high perfoming intellectually but are also socially confident.
At Nguyen Sieu, students lead their own learning and regularly organise events and clubs. Using the HPL framework—based on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology—we systematically develop the skills and behaviours that enable young people to thrive both in school and beyond.
Nguyen Sieu School is currently on its HPL accreditation journey and aims to secure World Class School accreditation by 2026. HPL forms the core of the school’s professional development programme and provides valuable networking opportunities with other renowned institutions around the world.
As a member of the Cambridge International School Network since 2013, the school delivers an integrated curriculum combining Cambridge International programmes and the Vietnamese National Curriculum. Our IGCSE and A Level results consistently exceed global averages, with Nguyen Sieu students regularly achieving high distinctions.
Students following the Vietnamese National Programme also study Academic English, as well as internationally recognised qualifications such as IELTS, SAT, and Advanced Placement (AP). All academic pathways provide students with a secure route to respected Vietnamese and international universities.
Nguyen Sieu School is also committed to supporting aspiring teachers in achieving recognised teaching qualifications. Through our network of experienced teachers and trained in-school mentors, we actively support professional development.
In 2023, Nguyen Sieu became a Teacher Development Hub School for TES Institute (Times Educational Supplement), serving as an authorised placement school for teaching practice as part of the iPGCE and MA programmes offered by the University of East London (UEL). Teachers at Nguyen Sieu are encouraged and supported to pursue further studies in education, with mentoring and guidance available for professional development courses.
About the Role
Nguyen Sieu School is seeking enthusiastic, research-informed teachers to join our teaching team for the 2026–2027 academic year: Academic English - part time will teach following the relevant curriculum framework.
While this position is full-time for the next academic year, the school may consider alternative arrangements for the preferred candidate if requested.
Essential Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:
A university degree and appropriate teaching qualification
Strong subject knowledge and a good understanding of the Academic English cirriculum
The ability to be a proactive member of a professional learning community, contributing to the school’s journey towards HPL accreditation
Relevant teaching experience with a proven record of teaching effectiveness
Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management skills
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues, students, and parents
Strong classroom management skills, creating supportive and safe learning environments while meeting diverse student needs
A clear understanding of assessment and reporting strategies, including providing timely and effective feedback to students and parents
Working Conditions
Working hours: 20 hours per week (exclude a one-hour lunch break), typically between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Occasionally, teachers may be required to work weekends for school events or activities
Standard contact hours: Maximum of 60 contact hours per month
Contact hours include teaching, learning support, and student coaching or mentoring, as assigned by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Job Expectations
In addition to teaching duties, teachers are expected to use their working hours for:
Lesson and resource preparation
Assessment and feedback, including marking and reporting
Curriculum and programme development
Supervision duties
Teachers may also be required to undertake complementary duties requested by the school, including:
Learning support provision
Coaching or mentoring students in clubs or competitions
Participation in extra-curricular activities
Attendance at staff meetings and professional development sessions
Participation in parent-teacher meetings and school events
Benefits
Attractive competency-based salary
Tuition discount for dependent children
Housing Allowance
Flight Allowance
Performance bonus and other gratuity
Work permit and visa/residence card sponsor
Medical Insurance
Access to professional development programmes
A welcoming school community with great students and an inclusive working environment
Safeguarding and Student Welfare
Nguyen Sieu School is committed to high safeguarding standards and to promoting the welfare of all students and staff. All appointments are subject to:
Equal Employment Opportunities
Nguyen Sieu School is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all nationalities. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Vietnam
