Deputy Head of Primary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified and experienced practitioner to help lead the Primary school team through the next stage of our development.  The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of British education and the ability to promote outstanding primary and early years practice.  We are seeking a warm and welcoming leader for our families and staff and a strong communicator who is able to develop positive relationships throughout the wider community. 

About the role 

Candidates should possess a commitment to helping children to achieve their absolute best, to working as part of a team, and with a willingness to contribute to the busy extra-curricular life of our school.  A minimum of five years’ experience of teaching the National Curriculum for England or the International Primary Curriculum and previous leadership experience are essential. 

We are seeking a professional who: 

• Is UK-trained or has relevant UK curriculum experience 

• Enjoys a professionally stimulating environment 

• Promotes a well organised and inspiring learning environment 

• Offers enthusiasm and demonstrates a positive approach to students 

• Is comfortable integrating technology into all teaching practice 

• Is committed to constant improvement in all aspects of school life 

• Is reflective and continually strives to improve performance 

• Understands the value of consistent application of school policies. 

We will provide: 

• An excellent salary and retention bonus 

• Accommodation 

• Annual travel allowance 

• International medical cover 

• Up to two full school scholarships 

• A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment 

• The chance to live and work in a culturally diverse context. 

Please refer to Job Decription and Candidate Pack 

About the school 

British International School, Hanoi is located in the Long Bien district of Hanoi, in a clean, quiet and secure neighborhood which offers the perfect environment for well-being. Our spectacular facilities provide the stage for excellence in sport and the performing arts.  We think beyond traditional education to transform learning, and we are proud of our flexible learning spaces which optimise innovation, collaboration and creativity. 

The National Curriculum for England, IGCSE and the IB Diploma are taught to over 1,000 English speaking students from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 13.  

About Nord Anglia Education  

BIS Hanoi is a Nord Anglia Education school and is part of a global community of approximately 16,000+ people working together in over 80+ schools located in 33 countries around the world. Together, we educate over 90,000+ students globally from ages 2 to 18 across China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, The Americas and Europe. 

Through unique collaborations with The Juilliard School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), you will also get unrivalled access to world leading experts in the performing arts and STEAM subjects. Also, our collaboration with King’s College London, exclusive to Nord Anglia staff, gives you a chance to earn your Executive Master’s in International Education. 

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.   

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.  

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Our Schools  

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, our people, and our family of schools. We believe that being part of our family of schools gives them a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success.  

We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.   

Benefits  

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 20,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.   

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.   

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Master’s in International Education from King’s College London.  

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.   

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:  

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale  

• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration  

• A culture that is fair and consultative   

• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career  

Selection Process 

The closing date for application is Monday 5th of May 2025 although we encourage early applications and reserve the right to pursue good applications as soon as we are ready.  

The interview will be conducted online.   

Applications must be made online by clicking the Apply Button below. Applications should contain an application letter and full CV (including photograph, phone number, and contact details of 3 referees – one of whom is your current Head Teacher/Principal). A scanned copy of relevant degree certificates will also need to be provided.  

At BIS Hanoi 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 your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.