Cambridge Primary Classroom Teacher (Lower Primary)

Sedbergh Vietnam (SSV), part of the Canadian International School System (CISS), operates a bilingual program in partnership with Sedbergh School (UK), a distinguished British institution with nearly 500 years of educational excellence.

At SSV, we offer an exceptional bilingual education that integrates the Vietnamese national curriculum (MOET) with esteemed British curricula, including NCUK and Cambridge International. Our program prioritizes academic achievement, pastoral care, and character development, providing rigorous and flexible academic pathways.

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 academic year, Sedbergh Vietnam is inviting applications from talented, passionate, and thoughtful educators who thrive in bilingual settings and possess a deep appreciation for Vietnamese culture and context.

Location:

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Job type:

Full-time (up to 20 teaching hours per week)

Job scope:

• Primary Classroom Teacher (Lower Primary) following the Cambridge Primary Curriculum Framework

Educators at Sedbergh Vietnam are expected to uphold high professional standards in teaching, assessment, and pastoral care while actively engaging in the school’s continuous improvement initiatives. We seek teachers who demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to the school’s strategic vision of becoming a high-performing, evidence-informed, and environmentally aware institution
• The ability to work effectively in a context of strategic transformation and improvement
• Proven experience in bilingual or international educational environments
• Solid subject knowledge and consistently high standards of instructional practices
• A collaborative mindset and professional respect for colleagues and the school’s culture
• A readiness to engage in ongoing professional development
• Alignment with Sedbergh's values of humility, ambition, resilience, and kindness
• A genuine commitment to nurturing confident, well-rounded, and globally aware learners

Person Specification

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered for this position:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, M.Ed.)
• At least two years of relevant teaching experience

Why Choose Sedbergh Vietnam?

Teachers at SSV benefit from a distinctive professional environment that includes:

• An institutional delivery partnership with Best Practice Network (BPN), providing access to NPQ qualifications and leadership development pathways
• A strong focus on evidence-informed teaching, cognitive development, and character education, guided by the High Performance Learning framework
• A solid partnership with Sedbergh School (UK), enhancing professional credibility, international exposure, and long-term career opportunities
• A supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth, wellbeing, and collaboration

What we offer:

• A competitive salary package aligned with the school’s pay scale
• Airfare Allowance
• Relocation Allowance (for overseas hires)
• Housing Allowance
• Paid national and school holidays
• Summer payments
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Sponsorship for visa, work permit, and residence card
• Tuition fee discounts for employees’ children across the K-12 school system
• Complimentary daily lunch at the school canteen
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including scheduled PD Days throughout the academic year

Safer Recruitment

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant background checks. Sedbergh Vietnam is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the same dedication from all staff.

All appointments are contingent upon enhanced pre-employment checks, which include identity verification, right-to-work confirmation, criminal history and qualification checks, a review of employment history (including any gaps), and two satisfactory professional references.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.