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Vietnam Australia International School

Music Curriculum Coordinator - starting end of Summer 2024

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Job Description

What is your next leadership role

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 education leaders to join our dynamic and professional management team.

5 reasons to work in Vietnam and at VAS

Working 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. It has around 1,100 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 are the advantages for you

The Music subject coordinator post, stated above, will have a remit across all six VAS campuses and offer an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop both their leadership skills and subject specialisms. In addition, there is an opportunity to work at a system-wide level and influence the curriculum offering and delivery on all campuses.

What will you do

Under The Leadership Of The Central Academic Director, The Central Group Curriculum Coordinator Team Will Provide Consistent And Timely Updated Instructional Materials For The Subject You Are In Charge Of, To Meet The Expected Student Learning Outcomes And Support Effective Instruction Of The Curriculum At The Campuses. In Addition

  • You will provide and keep up to date a complete curriculum resource base, including curriculum framework, schemes of work, teachers guide, assessment, and testing policies & materials, etc.
  • You will be involved in observing teachers instruction, analysing test data, assessing education standards, reviewing textbooks, recommending instructional techniques, and conducting professional development workshops for teachers.
  • You will form part of the group-wide quality assurance team and work closely with the group and campus leadership teams and subject leaders to identify areas for improvement and to deliver their identified strategic objectives.

Your Background And Experience

  • Recognised qualification in Education and solid experience and expertise (both practical and theoretical) in the subject area
  • Proven success in teaching Music at with at least 5-years general experience
  • Previous leadership and management experience within a Music department would be advantageous
  • Knowledge and understanding of current developments in Music teaching and also of relevant wider educational issues
  • Ability to work hard under pressure and as a positive team member; ability to prioritise and meet deadlines; commitment to continuous improvement and development.
  • Willingness to embrace our VAS core values.

Please note that you must have the following qualifications to be considered:

  • Bachelor or Master in Education or
  • Relevant degree (minimum 3-year Bachelor degree) and a post-graduate qualification in education and/or a teaching certificate 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.

Our Benefits

As a senior employee, our package will include a competitive base salary, monthly housing allowance, relocation allowance (for overseas hires), visa and work permit reimbursement, settling-in allowance (for overseas hires), tuition waiver for up to two children, medical insurance, numerous weeks of paid holidays, retention bonus, and more. In addition, you will have generous non-contact time for planning, preparation and professional growth.

Next steps

To apply for this role, please send your full application including your resume, cover letter, scans of all relevant documents/certifications, three references, and a copy of your passport.

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Function:Education

Job Type:Permanent Job

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Date Posted: 22/06/2024

Job ID: 82693625

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