Head of English

Head of English
British International School Hanoi is looking to appoint a Head of English, to join our talented and dedicated team of educators, and lead our high-performing English Faculty, from August 2027.

Our school
• BIS Hanoi is a positive, thriving learning community, committed to educational excellence based on the most rigorous of global standards, where students from over 31 nationalities are highly motivated to learn and achieve. The Secondary School provides an enriched learning experience inspired by the English National Curriculum from Years 7-9, leading into the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in Year 10-11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12-13.
• As a Nord Anglia Education school, BIS Hanoi is superbly resourced, with excellent facilities and technology supporting holistic learning, leading to exceptional educational outcomes in all areas. With 1000 students, BIS Hanoi continues to grow and is an energetic, welcoming environment with exciting opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.
• Hanoi itself is rich in culture and history with exciting travel opportunities both within Vietnam and regionally, and nature at its doorstep. The outstanding benefits package provides teachers with an excellent lifestyle and large saving potential, and includes quality housing, medical insurance, flights, gym membership, transportation, and settling allowance.

The Role
• This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an academically successful, dedicated, and innovative department that prioritises the development of team members and the continual enhancement of its impact across the school community. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding leader with the vision and ability to inspire, challenge, and support colleagues, fostering a collaborative culture that continue to raise the profile of an already successful department.
• The English Department is committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching that engages and challenges all learners. The role requires the ability to lead a team to develop students' language and analytical skills, whilst curating courses which broaden literary and contextual knowledge. Aiming to foster a love of reading and develop students' written and oral confidence and skills, the team places great emphasis on use of formative assessment to provide personalised learning experiences. A proven track record of inspiring students across year levels and stages of English language development, coupled with the ability to lead and motivate a team, is crucial. Experience teaching Cambridge Language & Literature at Years 10 and 11, and/or International Baccalaureate Diploma English at Years 12 and 13 is desirable but not essential.

Purpose of the role
• To lead and provide day-to-day management and organisation of the highly successful Secondary School English Department.
• As a key middle leader, assist in developing long-term strategies to raise standards in the subject and the school generally.
• Foster a culture of high performance within the team, with learning and student well-being as central foci.
• Encourage a culture of collaboration, risk-taking, and support, and promote a shared vision.
• Lead the ongoing development of the curriculum, teaching and learning standards, and departmental resources.

About you
• The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader and exceptional classroom practitioner, with a track record of delivering high quality teaching and learning and providing effective department management. They will be someone who engenders trust and motivation in those they lead, who places students at the centre of their practice, and is passionate about the power of lifelong learning. We are looking for someone to join our committed, hard-working team of educators who is caring, open-minded and globally conscious.
• The appointee will possess a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification, and teaching experience and be able to meet visa-related restrictions for Vietnam, including a degree, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.