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Deputy Head (Academic - Junior School and Early Years)
Employer Vietnam Tinh Hoa Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Contract Length 2 years, renewable Salary Highly competitive with benefits
Posted 23rd December 2025 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 6th January 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type Permanent Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1527148
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- Contract Type :Permanent
- Contract Length: 2 years, renewable
- Job ID: 1527148
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Deputy Head (Academic)
Viet Nam Tinh Hoa by North London Collegiate School
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Start date: February 2026 (or earlier by agreement)
Viet Nam Tinh Hoa by North London Collegiate School (VNTH) is seeking an outstanding Deputy Head (Academic) to join its leadership team at an exciting stage of growth and development.
VNTH blends Vietnamese cultural heritage with the 170-year academic legacy of North London Collegiate School. The school is a fully authorised IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School, delivering a rigorous dual-language curriculum with high academic ambition, strong pastoral care, and small class sizes. VNTH works in close partnership with Little Em's Preschool, also a fully authorised IB PYP World School, ensuring coherent progression from early years through the primary years. The school is expanding carefully into lower secondary.
The Role
This is a senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence. The Deputy Head (Academic) will provide academic and pedagogical leadership across the Primary School and will act as PYP Coordinator for both VNTH and Little Em's. The role involves working closely with the Head of School, the Senior Leadership Team, and NLCS International to deepen high-quality teaching and learning, strengthen curriculum coherence, and embed excellent IB PYP practice. The position is primarily based at the VNTH campus, with regular leadership responsibilities at Little Em's.
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will be an experienced primary educator with strong academic leadership experience. They will have a deep understanding of high-quality teaching and learning, ideally within an IB PYP context, and will be confident supporting staff through coaching, professional dialogue, and curriculum development. They will be a visible, collaborative leader who values inquiry, high standards, and inclusive practice.
Essential requirements include a recognised teaching qualification, a bachelor's degree or higher, proven experience teaching within the primary age range, and successful experience in curriculum or teaching and learning leadership.
Desirable experience includes a master's degree or educational leadership qualification, IB PYP training, experience in an authorised PYP World School, and experience working across early years and primary phases.
The Package
A competitive international package is offered, including a competitive salary, an initial two-year contract, accommodation allowance, relocation support, annual return flights for the employee and eligible dependents, health insurance, professional development opportunities, and tuition fee remission for up to two eligible children (subject to availability).
Safeguarding
Viet Nam Tinh Hoa by North London Collegiate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to thorough background and safeguarding checks.
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Mission and Vision of Viet Nam Tinh Hoa
Welcome Letter from the Head
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Safeguarding Statement
Vietnam Tinh Hoa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups.
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