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Head of English - International School in Vietnam - August 2026ASQ INTERNATIONAL • crawley, west sussex, south east england, uk
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Head of English - International School in Vietnam - August 2026

Head of English - International School in Vietnam - August 2026

ASQ INTERNATIONAL • crawley, west sussex, south east england, uk
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Head of Department to lead a thriving Secondary English faculty at a well-established international school in northern Vietnam.

This role is ideal for an inspiring educational leader who is committed to academic excellence, enjoys mentoring colleagues, and has extensive experience delivering IGCSE and A Level English programmes.

Overview

As Head of Secondary English, you will provide strategic direction for the department while maintaining an active teaching timetable. You will lead curriculum development, ensure high standards of teaching and learning, and promote outstanding student achievement across Key Stages 3 to 5.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will oversee departmental planning, assessment, moderation, and examination preparation, while supporting and developing a collaborative team of English teachers.

About the School

Situated in Lao Cai, Vietnam, this purpose-built international school delivers a unique bilingual education by integrating the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training curriculum with the Oxford International Curriculum (OIC).

The school is committed to nurturing confident, globally minded learners through an engaging curriculum that promotes inquiry, creativity, communication, and critical thinking. With average class sizes of around 25 students, teachers benefit from a supportive environment where meaningful learning relationships can flourish.

Job Highlights

  • Competitive international salary package with additional incentives
  • Accommodation provided
  • Annual return flights
  • Relocation allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Daily transport to and from school (where applicable)
  • Complimentary lunch each working day
  • Breakfast and dinner provided when on boarding duty
  • Tuition benefits for dependent children
  • Ongoing professional learning and career development opportunities
  • Supportive international teaching community

The Ideal Candidate

  • A Bachelor's degree in English, English Literature, Education, or a closely related field
  • A recognised teaching qualification such as a BEd, PGCE, or valid teaching licence (QTS or equivalent)
  • A Master's degree in English, Education, English Literature, or Educational Leadership
  • At least three years' successful experience teaching Secondary English
  • Demonstrated success teaching IGCSE and A Level English (Oxford or equivalent curriculum)
  • Experience designing curriculum, moderating assessments, and preparing students for external examinations
  • Previous experience leading a department, subject area, or curriculum team
  • Evidence of leadership or management training
  • International school or bilingual school experience will be viewed favourably

Facts & Figures

  • Location: Lao Cai, Vietnam
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Contract Length: 2 years
  • Salary: Competitive, with additional benefits

About ASQ: the perfect match between international schools and candidates

ASQ International partners with a number of exceptional International schools globally to offer the latest and best selection of educational positions.

Kindly send your CV to: Lizelle Carelse or apply directly online at .

We look forward to hearing from you.

If your application has been successful, we will contact you within 5 days.

Please note, even if you are unsuccessful on this occasion, we will keep your details on file in the ASQ Education talent pool, as you could be perfect for one of our future international positions.

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Head of English - International School in Vietnam - August 2026 • crawley, west sussex, south east england, uk

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