Department: International Program Primary School

Reporting to: School Principal

Objective of Job

The Vice Principal for the International Program Primary School (IPPS) is a senior academic leader dedicated to driving excellence in bilingual and international education. The role ensures consistently high standards of learning, teaching, and student wellbeing while cultivating a safe, inclusive, and aspirational school culture aligned with UTS’s mission: Grow, Lead, Impact.

As a visible and collaborative leader, the Vice Principal inspires teachers, empowers students, and engages parents and the wider community. The position ensures that the school’s curriculum and pedagogy are innovative, future-focused, and compliant with both international accreditation standards and Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) regulations. The Vice Principal also plays a key role in strategic planning, professional development, and continuous improvement, supporting UTS’s ambition to be the benchmark for future-ready K-12 education in Vietnam.

A. YOUR ACCOUNTABILITY

1. High Quality of Learning and Teaching (HQLT) (60%)

• Lead the implementation of the International Program curriculum (Common Core/Oxford) across Primary School.
• Ensure alignment and integration between MoET requirements and international standards.
• Oversee effective assessment and reporting systems.
• Promote student-centered, inquiry-based, and digital learning approaches.
• Conduct classroom observations, coach teachers, and lead professional learning.
• Mentor subject coordinators and middle leaders to uphold consistent standards.
• Use school performance data to drive improvement and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Council of International Schools (CIS) and other accreditation frameworks.

2. Student Wellbeing & Global Citizenship (20%)

• Safeguard and promote student welfare in line with child protection policies.
• Oversee student behaviour management and wellbeing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs and Counselling teams to support learning and emotional needs.
• Embed UTS core values and foster intercultural understanding, empathy, and ethical citizenship.
• Lead co-curricular, enrichment, and service-learning opportunities that build leadership and global competencies.

3. Parent & Community Engagement (10%)

• Act as the primary point of contact for parent concerns related to IPPS.
• Communicate proactively with parents regarding student progress, curriculum, and school initiatives.
• Represent the school at community events, conferences, and parent workshops.
• Ensure effective organisation of parent-teacher conferences and parent information sessions.

4. Strategic & Operational Contribution (10%)

• Support the Principal/Head of School in school improvement planning, evaluation, and reporting.
• Collaborate across departments (HR, Admissions, Student Affairs) to support smooth school operations.
• Contribute to accreditation, compliance, and re-authorisation processes with MoET and international bodies.
• Lead and coordinate events, competitions, and projects that enhance school reputation and student experience. • Oversee entrance assessments and contribute to student recruitment processes.

B. JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), PGCE, or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Qualified teacher status with a focus on Primary Education.
• Minimum 5–7 years of successful teaching experience in primary schools, including experience in international or bilingual settings.
• Minimum 3 years of proven school leadership experience (e.g. Head of Year, Deputy/Vice Principal, Curriculum Coordinator, or equivalent).
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and intercultural communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• Proven ability to use data-informed school improvement practices to drive teaching, learning, and student achievement.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Expertise in language acquisition and bilingual pedagogy.
• Successful experience in curriculum design, international accreditation (e.g., CIS, WASC, NEASC), and compliance processes.
• Leadership experience in international or bilingual schools.
• Evidence of leading school improvement initiatives or strategic projects.
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and technology-enhanced pedagogy.
• Vietnamese language skills or prior experience collaborating with MoET/DOET

C. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on candidates‘ experience and competencies.
• Participation in Social Insurance (SI), Health Insurance (HI), and Unemployment Insurance (UI) as regulated by labor law
• Additional healthcare insurance.
• Annual salary review and performance-based bonuses following the school‘s policies.
• Annual leave, holidays, and special leave benefits aligned with the academic calendar (applicable to teaching positions).
• Support nutritious lunches at school, transportation allowance, and phone allowance for work-related purposes.
• Annual health check-ups and wellness programs.
• Engagement in team-building activities, internal events, and corporate social responsibility programs.
• Tuition fee support for employees‘ children at UTS.
• Exclusive benefits from subsidiaries of Van Lang Education Group.

SAFEGUARDING AND STUDENT SAFETY

UTS is committed to maintaining high safeguarding standards and ensuring the welfare of all students in our care and staff who work in the school. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, identity checks, qualification verifications, and clear Enhanced DBS/National Police Background Certificate(s). When applying, provide 2 professional referees, including your most recent line manager, along with their position, name of institution and full contact details with domain email address.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

UTS is an equal opportunities employer that values individuality, diversity, and inclusivity. We welcome applications from appropriately qualified individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of both staff and students. We foster perseverance, tolerance, and integrity, believing in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, and other personal characteristics. Candidates are assessed against relevant criteria only, such as skills, qualifications, abilities, and experience, in selection and recruitment. We believe that diverse teams are stronger teams, and that inclusivity enhances the sense of belonging and promotes success for both staff and students.