AY 2025-2026 Gr 9-12 Deputy Head of Section cum A-Level and IGCSE Business Studies Teacher for Vinh Campus

TH School Teacher Job Description

Job Summary
 

TH School is seeking a passionate, dynamic, and qualified International School Teacher to join our diverse educational team. The ideal candidate will bring a global perspective, engage students with innovative teaching strategies, and foster an inclusive, student-centred learning environment. The candidate will also play a pivotal role cultivating curiosity, critical and creative thinking, and cultural awareness among our students, preparing them to thrive in a global society.

Reports to: Principal

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning

• Design and document units of study and pacing guides that are aligned with curricular aims and objectives and learning frameworks.  

• Plan engaging and purposeful lessons that are aligned with the curriculum (e.g. units of study, aims and objectives, and pacing guides). 

• Incorporate strategies in planning that meets the diverse learning needs of students.

• Identify and use resources and applications to enrich learning.

• Plan collaboratively with team and/or department members.

Instruction

• Use high impact research based instructional strategies (e.g. inquiry, timely and actionable feedback, etc.) to engage students in optimal learning.

• Deliver quality instruction that is purposeful and differentiated in order to meet the diverse learning needs of a multilingual student population

• Uses a variety of technology tools to support instruction, integrating student technology skill development with content learning.

• Provide academic assistance to students as needed, offering guidance in their subject or general study skills.

Assessment

• Design formative and summative assessments to collect evidence of student learning and understanding.

• Monitor and assess student progress, providing timely feedback to students and parents.

• Encourage students to reflect critically on their learning with the aim of continuous improvement.

• Maintain accurate student records and provide regular reports on individual student progress and performance- Effort/Contributions and Achievement.

• Identify and use culturally responsive resources and applications to enrich learning.

Learning Environment

• Creates a learning environment that is attractive, comfortable, safe, and welcoming.

• Uses resources, routines, and procedures to foster a purposeful, engaging student centred learning environment. 

• Maintain high expectations for student behaviour and implement effective classroom management strategies.

• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued and respected.

Professionalism

• Build positive relationships with students, offering mentorship, pastoral care, and support as they balance academic and personal responsibilities.

• Collaborate with colleagues to share, reflect and improve on classroom practice

• Participate in departmental/grade level meetings, professional learning, and school events.

• Coach a sport and/or lead an after school extra-curricular activity throughout the academic year.

• Supervise academic support (afternoon and/or evening) ensuring a quiet, focused, and productive environment for students (Boarding)

• Comply with the TH School Professional Teaching Standards.

Other

Performs other duties and responsibilities consistent with those normally associated with the position of a teacher.

Qualifications/Background

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree

• 2+ years of experience of full time teaching at a progressive and/or international school community.

• Current international qualification / certification in teaching area.

• Experience with [IB, IPC, Cambridge, or specific curriculum framework] is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of global education trends and best practices.

• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Proficiency in technology integration in the classroom.

Attributes

• Passion for teaching and commitment to lifelong learning.

• Cultural sensitivity and a collaborative spirit.

• Ability to inspire and motivate students from various backgrounds.

• Flexible and comfortable with ambiguity.

Deputy Head of Section Vinh Campus

Location: TH Schools- Vinh Campus

Reports To: Head of Section Vinh Campus, Superintendent

Directly supervises: Vinh Campus International Section Faculty

Position Summary:
 

The Deputy Head of Section will assist the Head of Section  in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Vinh Campus by providing the necessary leadership to fulfil our vision and mission and making student learning the highest priority. Specific areas of responsibilities include providing instructional leadership and overseeing student life and student discipline. The Deputy Head of Section will also assist the Principal with teacher supervision and evaluation, academic standards, and monitoring student support services. The Deputy Head of Section assumes a part-time teaching role.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership

• Ensure appropriate balance, rigour and support for academics and extracurricular activities.

• Ensure that student performance data is used to inform instruction and to  improve educational programs and student learning.

• Assists the Head of Section in appraising (supervision, coaching, and evaluation)

• Provides leadership for the Vinh Faculty/Staff, including designing and leading weekly meetings. 

• Assist and support the Head of Section  in the recruitment, orientation, and assignment of Vinh faculty/staff.

• Assists the Head of Section  in the design and administering the Vinh master schedule.

Student Life

• Monitors student performance and progress (Engage, faculty meetings, etc.) and works with teachers to develop appropriate interventions.

• Coordinates the Extra Curricular Program (ECA’s) on the Vinh campus which includes staffing and scheduling activities that are aligned with student passions and interests.

• Care for and support all students’ social and emotional well-being by providing pastoral care (e.g., placement, discipline, support, guidance and communication with parents)

• Implement high standards of student safeguarding and well-being.

• Serves as the Child Safeguarding Officer of the Vinh Campus.

• Oversees the  provision of offerings that provide students with leadership and service opportunities

• Oversees the coordination of student assemblies and school trips.
   

Other

• Assigned teaching responsibilities.

• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Section and Superintendent.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and a teacher qualification issued by an international government authority. A leadership qualification in the education sector is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a teacher in a school.

• Proven experience as a teacher and teacher leader.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Experience teacher and leader.

• Listens and communicates well.

• Experience and ability in providing informed instructional leadership - aware of current best practices in planning, instruction, and assessment. 

• Organisational ability, initiative, and effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Evidence of ability to supervise, coach, and evaluate teachers.

• Knowledge of international education standards and practices, specifically the Cambridge program (IGCSE, A and AS Levels)

• Strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities of leading a school within a school.

• Adaptable to the challenges associated with living and working in a remote location.

• Commitment to the school’s mission, vision and core values.

Terms of Employment

Highly competitive salary and benefits package. Work calendar, contract terms, salary, and benefits shall be equivalent to a certificated faculty position.

Performance Evaluation

The Principal will evaluate the job performance of the Teacher annually in accordance with TH School Board of Directors Policy.

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and scanned teaching qualification via email: jobs@thschool.edu.vn