About our School
Westlink International School’s location in Hanoi, Vietnam’s cultural and vibrant capital, gives it some of the best advantages that an international school could ask for in the country. Occupying an area of 2.5 hectares in the Star Lake Tay Ho Tay residential area, and conveniently located no more than 5 kilometers from most major locations and expatriate residential areas. Inspired by Korean- style luxury apartments, Star Lake Tay Ho Tay benefits from modern apartment designs, open green spaces, connecting many high- class utilities from international schools, trade centers to medical clinics, supermarkets, restaurants and green parks and lakes, meeting the needs of the “All- in One” lifestyle couples and families.
Westlink, Hanoi caters for students from Prep through to Grade 12, offering two pathways. Students may join our rigorous IB program, or our 50/50 Integrated Bilingual Program that combines the MOET standards with the international program. We are looking for experienced teachers with International experience, practice inquiry- based teaching that emphasizes the student’s role in the learning process where they are actively encouraged to explore, ask and research.
Westlink International School, Hanoi opened in 2022 and is part of a growing number of schools worldwide owned by the International Schools Partnership (ISP). It benefits from the insights, practices and resources of a network of 75+ schools in 17+ countries around the world, to ensure all children experience Amazing Learning.
Purpose of Role
The role requires the candidate to be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment through the demonstration of excellent written and verbal English & Vietnamese communication skills, as well as in- depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods.
Key Responsibilities
Oversees students during non- classroom times including in- between classes, during lunch, and on excursions.
Communicates with parents as per school guidelines regularly, including presenting student progress reports and informing parents of requisite student discipline.
Maintains order and discipline among students while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guidelines.
Collaborates with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
Collaborates with classroom and specialist teachers to deliver individualized, pair, group, and whole- class instruction
Provides a safe, positive learning environment for students.
Attends and takes part in school meetings on curriculum, organization, and guidelines
Assesses and records student development, while identifying problem areas and areas which need attention and improvement.
Attend all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings.
Manages the diverse ability levels of students.
Communicates effectively and collegially with all stakeholders
Revises lesson materials with students individually or in small groups.
Performs other tasks and responsibilities as might be reasonably assigned by your direct supervisor or the Deputy Head
Attends occasional continuing education seminars
Documents student progress and communicates with parents to keep them informed.
Assists teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
Ensures the classroom environment is safe and clean.
Support in finding permanent housing, supplying suitable housing agency for expats... sending drink, snacks along with pick up, Finance support with bank account, arrange agency for accommodation, set up insurance... (check when submit name & DOB for arrangement insurance, heads up with staff about insurance situation (if any).
Support with arranging school bus for pick up from Airport, placement in temporary lodgings close to the school.
Works with the classroom teacher to monitor the class schedule
