Principal

Nord Anglia Education has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an outstanding, internationally experienced leader in education to drive the ongoing success of its highly regarded international school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

OUR SCHOOL

Established in 2011, BVIS HCMC is one of the top international schools in Asia, located in the suburban Binh Chanh District of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The school provides a unique bilingual education through a British-style education based on the National Curriculum of England, IGCSE and A Level studies for children aged 2-18 years old. The school has invested in state-of-the-art world class facilities, teachers and training, resulting in the rapid growth of its reputation and student population. 

Last year, 52% of grades at A Level were A*-A and 44% of students that took the IGCSE achieved a grade of A* - A. 1 in 2 BVIS graduates were accepted into the top 50 universities worldwide and the total value of scholarships awarded to the Class of 2024 exceeded a staggering 3 million USD.

Fully integrated within the curriculum is the deliberate nurturing and safeguarding of Vietnam’s language, culture and heritage. This is the first school in Vietnam to offer this unique and special model.

BVIS HCMC is a member of the prestigious Federation of British International Schools in Asia and is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools.

THE ROLE

The Principal will inspire, lead, develop and manage all aspects of school life, including playing a key role in nurturing the values and culture of the school. Critical to their success will be the continued delivery of the school’s distinctive educational offer and unerring focus on achieving the very highest standards and building strong purposeful relationships within the community. 

The successful applicant will:

• Be an excellent communicator and compelling storyteller.
• Understand how to blend the best of premium education with contemporary international thinking to maintain a distinctive positioning for the school.
• Understand that leading learning is at the heart of school leadership and will build a team committed to delivering this.
• Drive the marketing and admissions process of the school with passion and a focus on quality that grows both the school and the school’s reputation.
• Collaborate and build high performing teams, inspiring sustainable relationships.
• Engage with students, teachers, parents, and community leaders in a manner that is open, inclusive and conveys the values of NAE.
• Manage financial budgets and commercial aspects of the school with astuteness and engage with, and contribute successfully to the wider organisation.
• Demonstrate the ability to create and execute a strategic plan and manage complex projects.

In addition, the appointed candidate will also:

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification at least at Bachelor degree level.
• Demonstrate evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Have direct experience of working with the English National Curriculum.
• Bring experience of school leadership.
• Be comfortable managing growth and change.

In return for your passion to deliver the highest quality education you will enjoy a competitive salary, accommodation provided by us, an annual flight allowance, health insurance and places in the school for your children. 

Our promise is that you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more. 

As a part of our family, you will be a valued member of our Global Senior Leadership Team which helps shape the vision and drives the success of Nord Anglia Education. Professional and personal development is part of our DNA and so you will be supported by education experts and other committed professionals through Nord Anglia University and our leadership programs. Additionally, we offer competitive remuneration, relocation assistance and a comprehensive induction into our organisation.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about education and have the skills and experience to make a significant impact on our students and school community.

To apply for this role, please include a CV and letter of application outlining how your experience meets the criteria specified above and submit it via our careers page.

Deadline for Applications: 28th November 2024

Interviews: 13th and 14th January 2025

Start Date: Summer 2025

Nord Anglia Education is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to a successful medical check as well as clearance from safeguarding authorities.