🏫 Atlantic Five-Star English
📍Hanoi, Vietnam
💰 Competitive Salary

Job Description:

[Hanoi, Vietnam] Programme Manager/ Academic Coordinator – In-School Programme (5SiS)
Ha Noi
Posted by: Atlantic Five-Star English
Contact: recruitment@atlantic.edu.vn
Atlantic Five-Star English is seeking one experienced and inspiring Programme Manager (PM-5SiS) to lead and develop our Five-Star In-School (5SiS) programmes across public primary, secondary, and high schools in Hanoi.
This is a senior academic leadership role for an experienced ESL professional who is passionate about teacher development, curriculum quality, and meaningful impact within Vietnam’s public education system.
About the Role
As Programme Manager – 5SiS, you will be a key member of the 5SiS Management Team, working closely with the Director of Studies (DOS-5SiS), Operations Manager (OM-5SiS), and Operations Director (OD-5SiS).
Your core mission is to create the conditions that allow excellent teachers to deliver excellent teaching, ensuring five-star quality across curriculum delivery, teaching standards, assessment, management, and service.
You will take academic leadership of assigned schools, oversee programme delivery and development, and lead a team of teachers and lead teachers to ensure strong student outcomes and consistently high academic standards.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership & Teacher Management
Recruit, induct, mentor, and manage teachers and lead teachers in assigned schools
Conduct regular classroom observations (formal & informal) and performance reviews
Identify teaching gaps and underperformance; recommend and implement improvement actions
Lead professional development workshops, meetings, and training sessions
Apply disciplinary measures when required (in coordination with HR)
2 . Curriculum & Programme Quality
Ensure effective implementation of curriculum and assessment frameworks
Work with the DOS-5SiS to develop, adapt, and refine curriculum materials
Support teachers in understanding and delivering curriculum effectively
Prepare teachers and materials for DOET visits, pop-ins, and formal observations
Organise and maintain academic and digital resources
3. Assessment & Student Outcomes
Design, monitor, and evaluate assessments
Track and analyse student data and academic progress
Ensure assessment practices are fair, valid, and effectively implemented
Oversee academic reporting and feedback systems
Respond to academic-related parent and customer feedback professionally
4. Stakeholder & Operations Collaboration
Liaise closely with operations teams to ensure smooth programme delivery
Maintain clear communication between academic, operations, and leadership teams
Attend meetings with schools, parents, and key stakeholders
Act as an academic representative at school events, parent meetings, and workshops
5. Business & Programme Development
Support school and student recruitment through academic presentations and workshops
Contribute academic input to sales plans and new product development
Participate in outreach and promotional events
Bring new ideas and initiatives to continuously improve Atlantic’s Five-Star programmes
In emergency situations, the PM-5SiS may be required to provide teaching cover as a last resort.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Essential
● CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent teaching certification with observed teaching practice
● Bachelor’s degree or higher
● Minimum 3 years ESL teacher management experience or similar leadership roles.
● Experience of curriculum leadership and development
● Experience administering and preparing students for any of the following: Cambridge YLE and Main Suite exams and IELTS exams.
● Passionate about teaching and mentoring and a strong commitment to high quality education
● Highly motivated and collaborative
● Able to keep work organised and communicate effectively with others, both foreign and Vietnamese.
● Proficient with common computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
● Native-level English proficiency equivalent to C2 from a recognized exam (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency, or APTIS)
● A clean criminal record
Contract: 12-month definite-term (renewable)
Start date: July 2026
Working hours: 44 hours/week (Monday–Friday)
Occasional evenings/weekends for meetings or workshops (time off in lieu provided)
Location: Head Office – 33 Lạc Trung, Hai Bà Trưng District, Hanoi
Regular travel to partner schools in Hanoi
Desirable
● 4+ years’ ESL teaching experience and at least 4+ years of academic leadership experience.
● Experience teaching in public schools and large class sizes and or knowledge of working with students for whom English is not their first language
● Experience working with foreign teachers in a multicultural environment.
● The ability to delegate tasks and assignments to their team members and track progress
● Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural aspects that play a part in Vietnamese education and the challenges faced by foreign teachers working in this environment.
● The ability to manage teachers (foreign and Vietnamese) and systems to ensure the best conditions for teaching and learning and identifying areas for improvement
● The ability to work well with others, despite cultural differences.
● Experience in dealing with public schools and the challenges they present.
● Delta / DipTESOL / relevant MA with practical teaching component
● Evidence of relevant and robust continuing professional development
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Competitive (Will be discussed during interview stage)
Paid annual leave & public holidays
Professional development allowance
Medical insurance (company policy)
Monthly mobile phone allowance
End-of-contract bonus
Full support for work permit, visa, and Temporary Residence Card (TRC)
How to Apply
Please send:
CV
Cover letter
Scanned copies of relevant degrees and teaching certificates
to our recruitment email.
recruitment@atlantic.edu.vn
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Join Atlantic Five-Star English and play a key leadership role in shaping high-quality English education in Vietnam’s public schools.
We look forward to welcoming our next Programme Manager to the team.
To apply, email recruitment@atlantic.edu.vn