🏫 True North International School
📍Hanoi, Vietnam
💰 Up To 80,000,000 VND per month

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Lead Teacher
Work Location: True North School – Lot TH-03, Mo Lao urban area, Ha Dong, Hanoi
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RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Lead Teacher Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Department Coordination
- Lead and oversee the ELA subject area, ensuring effective implementation of the curriculum and alignment with school expectations.
- Attend weekly leadership meetings and report on department activities, progress, and key matters.
- Coordinate weekly department meetings, including preparing agendas, maintaining records, communicating school leadership expectations, and following up on assigned responsibilities.
- Ensure school policies and procedures are effectively implemented throughout the department.
- Support the school's vision, goals, and leadership expectations within the department.

2. Curriculum, Assessment & Academic Coordination
- Oversee, coordinate, and evaluate the homeroom and assembly programs.
- Coordinate and support the implementation of curriculum initiatives, including lesson planning, Canvas courses, and integrated projects.
- Coordinate assessment and reporting requirements, including assessment schedules, progress reports, report cards, and narrative comments.
- Support teachers in maintaining consistent academic standards and effective teaching and learning practices.

3. Teacher Training & Professional Development
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver professional development and training for teachers in the following areas:
- Teaching Methodologies: Develop effective teaching methods and classroom practices.
- Curriculum: Curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and alignment with school expectations.
- Technical Innovation: Educational technology and innovative teaching tools to enhance teaching and learning.

4. Student Management & Activities
- Support the coordination of student management and behaviour procedures, including parent communication and student support.
- Coordinate student events and activities, including field trips, ASA and club assignments, competitions, and school-wide events.

Subject Coordinator Responsibilities
- Coordinate monthly subject meetings, including preparing agendas, maintaining records, communicating school leadership expectations, and following up on assigned responsibilities.
- Coordinate peer observations, review lesson plans, and share best practices within the subject area.
- Conduct an annual review of teaching resources and recommend updates or improvements where necessary.
- Coordinate the planning, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation of events, activities, and competitions related to the subject area.
- ELA: Literacy Week, Writing Competition, Public Speaking Competition, Readathon, Spelling Bee, Selection and preparation for external competitions.

Teaching & Learning Responsibilities
- Develop and implement teaching plans in alignment with the school's curriculum, work plan, and learning objectives.
- Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, learning activities, and assessment materials.
- Develop and maintain assessment materials, including quizzes, tests, and question banks as required.
- Deliver effective and engaging lessons and manage students to ensure a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment.
- Monitor and assess students' learning progress and provide appropriate feedback and support.
- Communicate with parents regarding students' learning progress, development, and support needs in accordance with school requirements.
- Maintain accurate student records and update relevant information on the school's Learning Management System (LMS).
- Participate in department meetings, professional development, training sessions, school activities, and other events as required.
- Collaborate with colleagues and relevant departments to support students' learning and the effective implementation of school programs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Line Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree in English, English Language Arts, Education, Literature, or a related field. A valid Teaching Credential/License is preferred.
- A Master's degree in Education or a related field is preferred.
- Proven leadership experience in an international Secondary/High school.
- Proven experience teaching ELA using modern, student-centered pedagogical approaches;
- Strong knowledge of ELA curriculum, literacy development, reading and writing instruction, and assessment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong commitment to child safeguarding, student well-being, and inclusive education.

BENEFITS
- Competitive salary & attractive bonus package.
- Up to 50 days of paid leave per year plus public holidays
- Premium healthcare insurance.
- Tuition fee exemption for staff’s children.
- Free lunch, gym, swimming pool.
- International professional working environment.
- Work-permit, Visa/TRC sponsorship.
- Round-trip Airfare Ticket.
- Laptop provided.

HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV to: tns.recruitment@truenorth.edu.vn and join our community to discover your True North. Subject: [SY 26–27] – Lead Teacher – Your Name