Job Description
British International School, HCMC
At the British International School, Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC), we believe in a holistic education that fosters a love of learning, which balances academic success with character development and wellbeing. We are a Nord Anglia Education School and the largest international school in Vietnam, educating over 2,400 students from more than 55 countries. In our most recent BSO Inspection, in November 2022, the school was rated Outstanding in all Categories by the British Government. Our students achieve some of the best examination results in the world and go on to attend the top universities globally.
Our three campuses, located in the heart of Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City, cater to students from 2 to 18 years of age. Split by age group, each purpose-built campus is home to state-of-the-art facilities, packed with interactive technology, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
The School Is Currently Looking To Recruit a
ACADEMIC ENGLISH ASSISTANT
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, qualified individuals for the post of Academic English Assistant. Holding an undergraduate degree is a minimum (with teacher qualifications preferred) along with experience supporting English as Additional Language learners. The Academic English Assistant provides bespoke 1:1 and small group support for Secondary students, ranging from consolidating basic EAL language skills to developing academic research and writing skills, with a specific focus on supporting Key Stage 5 students through the Extended Essay and Internal Assessment components of the IB Diploma.
About The Department
The EAL (English as an Additional Language) Department works to support small groups of students who need additional support to develop their English Language skills. The EAL team focuses on providing support for students in reading, writing, speaking and confidence in using English Language. Students are withdrawn from mainstream English or MFL classes in order for additional support to take place, with students having the opportunity to complete English as a 2nd Language at IGCSE level and IBDP English B. The EAL department is well resourced, with modern classroom spaces and excellent physical texts and online platforms available to support all learners.
Why Choose BIS HCMC
Our staff are at the heart of all that we do, and you'll relish working in our diverse school community, where everyone acts with respect, care, and integrity. On each of our three purpose-built campuses, world-class facilities will bring your teaching to life, inspiring every student to fall in love with learning. Additionally, we are proud Institutional Members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This recognises our commitment to evidence-informed teaching and learning, and CPL. Membership ensures our pedagogical approaches remain up to date and reinforces the value we place on a strong professional learning community.
BIS HCMC offers a bespoke blend of British and International curricula, whilst balancing academic success and holistic development, therefore, unlocking a whole world of possibilities for our students. Our primary students follow the English National Curriculum blended with the thematic and interactive International Primary Curriculum and achieve outstanding outcomes. In Secondary our students continue with the English National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 in preparation for their IGCSEs and later, the rigorous IBDP. Our 2023 cohort of 107 IBDP graduates achieved an average score of 36.7 points, significantly higher than the global average of 30.2 points with 37.4 % of our students achieving 40 points or more and 3 students achieving a perfect score of 45. At IGCSE our students are equally successful. Our 2023 cohort of 130 students achieved 70.2% of grades at A*/A with 98.5% of our students achieving A* - C in 5 or more subjects and 25 students achieving A*/A grades across all their subjects.
Beyond academics, we have an exceptional enrichment programme with over 100 Co-Curricular activities and expeditions both in Vietnam and globally that help our students overcome challenges, build confidence, create unforgettable memories and create change to the communities around them.
Further information about BIS HCMC can be obtained from our website at www.bisvietnam.com
Nord Anglia Education
When you join BIS HCMC, you'll become part of the Nord Anglia global community of more than 15,000 people working together to support our students success. As part of Nord Anglia Education (NAE) we offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice and you'll have access to outstanding continuous professional learning including our award-winning Nord Anglia University platform, with hundreds of courses at your fingertips. At a Nord Anglia school, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more. In addition, we offer career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates from our staff worldwide an opportunity to earn their Executive Master's in International Education in an exclusive collaboration with King's College London.
Selection Process
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st July although we encourage early applications and reserve the right to pursue good applications as soon as we are ready.
Please apply for this vacancy using our recruitment portal operated by Success Factors. You will need to upload a letter of application and an up-to-date CV, which must include a recent professional photograph and the contact details of three educational referees, one of whom must be your current employer.
Interviews: will be conducted online.
Start Date: The Academic English Assistant will start in August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Safer recruitment: At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Description
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