English teacher

BRITISH UNIVERSITY VIETNAM (BUV)

British University Vietnam (BUV) is the first and only international university in Vietnam to directly award British degrees from the prestigious University of London and Staffordshire University. BUV is rated a 5 Star university of excellence by the world recognised QS accreditor, and is also recognised with a University-wide accreditation from the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

BUV has three main brand drivers:

• Offering accredited British and international higher education and training in Vietnam.
• Providing 5-star university campuses, learning spaces, and services.
• Including a compulsory personal and social growth program that prepares students for the future of life and work.

Established in 2009, BUV provides teaching for undergraduate and graduate programmes. Employability rates for students are exceptionally high with 100% of graduates from BUV either employed or continuing higher education within 3 months after graduation.

With a wide network of more than 300 enterprise partners in various fields, and 12-week internship programmes, BUV helps students gain professional knowledge and practical skills to meet employers’ requirements as well as be ready to develop their careers immediately after graduation.

Students study at BUV’s award winning campus in the Ecopark township near Hanoi. With its state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities and an iconic design, BUV is recognised as one of the best educational environments in South East Asia.

 POSITION DESCRIPTION

BUV’s English Department is excited to announce the expansion of our collaboration with one of our key partner schools in Hanoi, now including both Secondary and High School students. As a result, the Head of English is actively seeking experienced and qualified part-time English language teachers who are not only dynamic but also enthusiastic, energetic, and fun, to join our vibrant team. In addition to seeking dynamic and engaging educators, we emphasize that our ideal candidates should be committed professionals with a focused career in education, rather than those seeking short-term, casual teaching opportunities. We value stability and dedication in our teaching team.

 Class size:     Approximately 25 students per class

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

 SECONDARY SCHOOL:

COMPETENCIES (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
• A recognised international qualification in teaching English as a foreign/second/further language (such as CELTA, Trinity Cert TESOL or equivalent.)
• Effective communication skills.
• Confident using technology to create engaging lessons.
• Extensive experience of teaching Grades 6 – 9, English for teenagers.
• Experience of teaching IELTS and pre-IELTS courses to Vietnamese students (preferred).
• Cultural awareness.
• Right to work in Vietnam and meet work permit requirements.

HIGH SCHOOL:

 COMPETENCIES (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
• A recognised international qualification in teaching English as a foreign/second/further language (such as CELTA, Trinity Cert TESOL or equivalent.)
• Effective communication skills.
• Confident using technology to create engaging lessons.
• Extensive experience of teaching Grades 10 – 12.
• Experience of teaching IELTS to Vietnamese students (essential).
• Cultural awareness.
• Right to work in Vietnam and meet work permit requirements.

Please note that original certificates and degrees will be required on arrival in Vietnam (degree and teaching certificates; CRB or other police checks) are required for work permit purposes.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should prepare an up-to-date CV and supporting documents, then select SUBMIT YOUR CV button on our JOBS AT BUV webpage or email to hr@buv.edu.vn.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIGNITY AT WORK POLICY

All staff are expected to understand and enact the University’s commitment to ensuring equality and diversity in all activities. This commitment is enshrined in the BUV mission statement and our core values.

Every member of staff has a responsibility to ensure colleagues are treated with dignity and respect. The University is committed to creating a work environment for all staff that is free from harassment, intimidation and any other forms of bullying at work, where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and professional courtesy.

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