Secondary Learning Support Teacher (Maternity cover)

British Vietnamese International School Hanoi is looking to appoint a Learning Support Coordinator (Maternity cover), to join our talented and dedicated team of educators from mid- Jan 2026.

The Learning Support Coordinator leads a team of dedicated Learning Support Assistants to support students identified with Special Education Needs (SEN) and those who are Most Able (MA), providing both in-class and specialised support to maximise learning outcomes. The Coordinator collaborates closely with the English as an Additional Language (EAL) team and the Social-Emotional Counsellor, all based in the school’s newly established Inclusion Centre. Working alongside pastoral and teaching staff, this role is central to supporting a diverse range of student needs, fostering a safe and ambitious environment where every student can thrive. The student support team, comprising passionate and creative professionals, is deeply committed to providing rich and meaningful learning experiences. The Learning Support Coordinator reports to the Deputy Head of Secondary and is supported by a teaching assistant.

Purpose of the role

• To support identified students in the areas of Special Education Needs (SEN) and Most Able (MA), including push-in and pull-out where necessary
• To promote high-quality inclusive teaching and learning practices within all activities in school, helping to ensure all Secondary School students access, thrive, and respond to personalised academic challenge within our learning environment
• Work in collaboration with teachers through collaborative planning, sharing of strategies, preparation of differentiated resources, small group or team teaching in lessons to improve the learning outcomes for learning support students

Our teachers

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning so that every student is challenged, makes progress, and thrives in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Commit to knowing students well, ensuring that learning is personalised so students can take their own next step in their learning progress
• Continually look for opportunities for innovation, trying new teaching and learning strategies in the classroom, contributing to a culture of experimentation and risk-taking
• Promote well-being of students at all times, and proactively safeguard students according to school safeguarding policies and procedures, following them at all times.
• Skillfully integrate learning technology into practice, selecting the most appropriate tools to enhance the learning experience
• International school experience, particularly an IB background, is desired but not a necessity to apply.

Please refer Job Description  and check our Candidate Information Pack for detailed information. 

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with 80+ schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 75,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school. 

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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About our school

Opened in 2013, the British Vietnamese International School Hanoi is now one of the top international private schools in Vietnam. We offer an outstanding private education in a unique bilingual environment. Our world-class teachers, award-winning wellbeing support, and truly personalised learning experiences will prepare students to take on the world, ensuring they achieve remarkable academic success and become a confident global citizen.

As well as being a member of the prestigious Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA), we’re also proud to be accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

BVIS Hanoi is a resource rich school, and we creatively use learning spaces to enhance the overall learning experience for all students. The campus is spacy enough and facilities both innovative and creative learning across all areas of the curriculum. Our 3 campuses (EYFS/ Primary, Secondary, 6th form center) have spacious classrooms with designated break out spaces in many year groups to further enhance the learning opportunities for our students. To nurture creative learning and our students’ love of the creative arts, we have a 300+ seat theatre, dance studio, incredible performing arts center in collaboration with Juilliard. For students who have a passion for sports, we have 2 indoor gymnasium that can accommodate few separate games of basketball running at the same time, outdoor field space and heated swimming provision in our 25m pool.

At BVIS Hanoi, we celebrate the greatness in every child and prepare them for the brightest of futures. In our thriving bilingual private school in Hanoi, students master both Vietnamese and English, and achieve highly sought-after British and international qualifications, including IGCSEs and A-levels.

Our world-class teachers will help students discover what makes them special, too, providing the care and attention they’ll need to flourish. This approach will ensure they achieve their academic goals, opening doors to top 100 universities in the UK, US, Australia, and Asia.

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.  

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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 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

Selection Process

The closing date for application is Friday 31st of Oct 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.

Start Date: Mid- JAN 2026

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can 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.