Located in Vinhomes Ocean Park Hanoi, Brighton College Vietnam opened its first campus in Ocean Park Hanoi in August 2023. Already over-subscribed, and with the pupil roll expected to double in 2024/5, Brighton College Vietnam has a world class campus catering for pupils from 5-18. It offers the British National Curriculum, IGCSE and in due course IBDP It is the sister school of Brighton College UK, the Sunday Times ‘School of the Decade’ and the ‘Top School for Stem in the UK’ in 2023. The exceptional facilities including awe inspiring libraries, dining halls, expansive sports facilities, cutting edge technology, a private cinema and a 500 seat theatre are only part of our story. Whilst we enjoy the best facilities of any international school in the City, we are proud of being an inclusive and diverse community that is based on the core values of curiosity, confidence and kindness as well as seeking to make pupils the very best version of themselves. We are ambitious for every learner and have an exceptional team in place to deliver this vision and ensure every single pupil is supported in this formation.

We are looking for a talented colleague to join us in the role of Local Part time Art Teacher (Years 1 - 6) to start in August 2024.

Work location: Brighton College Vietnam, Vinhomes Ocean Park Urban Area, Da Ton Commune, Gia Lam District, Hanoi

I.JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key Areas of Responsibility

• To inspire pupils in the learning of Art from Year 1 through to Year 6.
• To ensure all lessons are well planned, reviewed and allow for effective differentiation.
• To mark, assess, record and report on children’s progress and attainment.
• To ensure that all teaching, marking and assessing follows the department and whole school expectations and policies.
• To prepare and encourage pupils to reach success in any national events.
• To celebrate pupils’ work through displays throughout the department and around the school, as well as through pupil performances at events.
• To occasionally give whole-school assemblies.
• To maintain detailed records of pupils for the department including those which monitor the progress of individual pupils in the subject.
• Undertake all duties and procedures as specified in the staff handbook.
• Be prepared to market the school by speaking to prospective parents visiting the classroom and acting as ambassadors for the school.
• Responsible for the behaviour and discipline of children in the class in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
• Ensure that the relevant pages are kept up to date on online platforms.
• To contribute towards the school newsletters at least termly.
• Attend staff/curriculum meetings including occasional whole school meetings.
• Participate in the appraisal process.
• To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment.
• To be a form/house tutor.

1. Person Specification

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher
• Relevant professional qualification (where appropriate)

EXPERIENCE

• The post would be suitable for a relatively newly qualified colleague as well as a more experienced teacher.
• We will look for candidates who demonstrate the ability to thrive within an environment that staff describe as both invigorating and refreshing. The ability to inspire children and staff, and the willingness to support the ambition, values and breadth of College life, will be of central importance.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Successful candidates will be self-reliant, resilient, and adaptable.
• Beyond this, candidates should have a strong academic record, including a good degree in a relevant subject.
• They must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in children and teaching.
• We will look for evidence of the capacity to contribute to the broader life of the College, and for evidence of passion and enthusiasm for the subjects in our curriculum.

III. BENEFITS

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a professional, dynamic, and challenging international education environment.
• Chances to learn and grow by working with the world’s leading educators.
• Work time: Monday through Friday; Saturday and Sunday off but occasionally asked to support events on weekends; summer breaks, winter breaks and other holidays according to the policy.

Brighton College Vietnam considers the safeguarding of pupils as a top priority; therefore, all candidates are thoroughly investigated regarding their backgrounds before the interview. Once selected, candidates will undergo a verification process for the authenticity of their qualifications, certificates provided, and a criminal record check to assess their suitability for working with young children. Questions related to child safety and safe recruitment will be posed during the candidate selection process.