Key Stage 1 Class Teacher

British International School Hanoi is looking to appoint a Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to join our team of talented and committed educators from August 2026.

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.

The Role:

We are seeking to appoint a Key Stage One Teacher who is an enthusiastic, reflective practitioner and who places children at the heart of their practice. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, fostering positive relationships, and supporting the holistic development of every child.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching that enables all students to make strong progress in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Know your students well, using assessment and observation to personalise learning and support next steps
• Create a positive classroom culture rooted in respect, care, and high expectations
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and teaching assistants to support learning, behaviour, and wellbeing
• Integrate learning technologies purposefully to enhance teaching and learning
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school through events, enrichment, and professional collaboration
• Promote student wellbeing and safeguard children at all times in line with school policies and procedures

For full details please see the Candidate Pack Information and Job Description.

About you:

You will be an adaptable, reflective professional who thrives in a fast-paced international environment. You will hold:

• A university degree and a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE or equivalent)
• A minimum of three years’ teaching experience, ideally in Key Stage 1
• A strong understanding of the English National Curriculum and effective early primary pedagogy

You will be:

• Committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice
• A strong communicator, able to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Collaborative, proactive, and willing to contribute to the wider school community
• Able to meet visa-related requirements for working in Vietnam

Our school:

BIS Hanoi is a positive, thriving learning community, committed to educational excellence based on the most rigorous of global standards, where students from over 25 nationalities are highly motivated to learn and achieve. The Secondary School provides an enriched learning experience inspired by the English National Curriculum from Years 7-9, leading into the IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme.

As a Nord Anglia Education school, BIS Hanoi is superbly resourced, with excellent facilities and technology supporting holistic learning, leading to exceptional educational outcomes in all areas. With over 1000 students, BIS Hanoi continues to grow and is an energetic, welcoming environment with exciting opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

Hanoi itself is rich in culture and history with exciting travel opportunities both within Vietnam and regionally, and nature at its doorstep. The outstanding benefits package provides teachers with an excellent lifestyle and large saving potential, and includes quality housing, medical, flights, gym membership, transportation, and settling allowance.

To learn more about our school and see our latest updates, please view our Facebook page and the News and Events section of our website.

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.

Benefits:

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 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

To Apply

Applications must be made online via Nord Anglia Education Job Portal and 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).

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th March although we reserve the right to interview and make an appointment before the advertised closing date for the role. Therefore, an early application is recommended.

Interviews: will be conducted online

Start Date: August 2026