Primary Art Intern

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:

PRIMARY ART INTERN

Job purpose: To support Art Teacher in delivering the art curriculum to children from F1 to Year 6

General responsibilities:

• To assist in the planning, preparation and running of art classes for children from F1 to Year 6 (2 years to 11 years of age)
• To independently teach groups and classes of children under the direction of the art teacher
• Assist with classroom preparation, maintenance and clean-up
• Assist the art teacher and class teachers with displays within the art room and in other areas of the school
• Assist with the organisation of whole school events to promote and celebrate the teaching of art
• Assist with monitoring the inventory and sourcing art supplies, as needed.

Job requirements: 

• Degree/Diploma in Fine Arts
• Excellent command of English
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of people; good writing skills
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and positive mindset

Why Choose BIS HCMC

Our teachers 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. Institutional 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 SUNDAY 10TH MAY 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 offline at our campus at 225 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Start Date: We offer a professional working environment and an attractive remuneration and benefits package with a start date of the initial contract is in August 2024.

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.