BUILDING A GLOBAL FUTURE
Recruitment
CHÙA BỘC CAMPUS
6 Chùa Bộc, Quang Trung Đống Đa, Hà Nội
HÒA LẠC CAMPUS
Hòa Lạc Hi-Tech Park Thạch Thất, Hà Nội
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THSCHOOL.ORG
Empowering the next generation of leaders
OUR VISION
Empowering the next generation of leaders TH School is a network of indepen-
M I S S I O N
dent, non-denominational, co-ed-
Our mission is to empower Vietnam’s
ucational boarding and day schools
future leaders to:
that offers an internationally focused
• think critically
college preparatory education to host
• display empathy
national and international students
• act with integrity
in grades PreK–12. TH School has been authorized by the Vietnamese
V I S I O N
Ministry of Education and Training to
The genesis for TH Schools has come
implement a student-centered in-
from founder Madam Thái Hương’s
quiry-based curriculum, which blends
vision to create a network of schools
a holistic English language-based
throughout Vietnam that provides stu-
international educational experience
dents with a world-class international
with essential elements of Vietnamese
education, state-of-the-art resources,
language, literature, history and civics.
purpose-built modern facilities and nutritious meals, all in a nurturing
TH School imparts the values and attri-
atmosphere of high expectations,
butes of the IPC/IMYC and IB Learner
support and kindness.
Profiles and is committed to supporting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
A focus on international mindedness C U R R I C U L U M
TH School has worked with
students and faculty eagerly
international consultants from
engage in service learning
WCL School Management
opportunities.
Group and Fieldwork Education to develop a unique pro-
The overall language of
gram that will offer students
instruction in all TH Schools
the International Primary
is English with a special focus
Curriculum (IPC), the Interna-
on Vietnamese language,
tional Middle Years Curriculum
literature and culture. PreK
(IMYC), a bespoke Grade 9/10
students, for example, will
curriculum in preparation for
study components of the
Cambridge AS & A Level qual-
Vietnamese curriculum
ifications and/or the Interna-
for 20% of the school day
tional Baccalaureate Diploma
in Vietnamese while the
(IBDP). Regardless of grade
international program will be
level or curricular focus, all TH
studied in English.
CURRICULUM
The focus on Vietnamese language, literature and culture will continue offering developmentally appropriate Vietnamese learning experiences throughout primary, middle, and high school.
ACCREDITATION
TH School is accredited by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and an authorized Cambridge International school. The network of schools is in the process of applying for accreditation through the Western Association of States and Colleges (WASC).
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
As part of the learning journey, TH School organises off-campus trips for various groups of students. The opportunity to join a trip provides a unique learning experience for all concerned, students and teachers.
MEET THE TEAM
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We seek to inspire young minds and challenge our learners so that they can take their place as global citizens. PETE KENNEDY
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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Pete holds a BA in Mathematics from the State University of New York and an MA in Educational Leadership from Columbia University. During his 30 years as an educator, Pete has represented the United States as a Fulbright Scholar in the Philippines, taught Mathematics in the USA, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia and served as a school administrator in the USA, Brazil, and Italy before joining TH School at the United Nations International School of Hanoi. Pete is thrilled to join TH School as its first Superintendent and looks forward to working with a talented team of Vietnamese and international educators to develop a high quality educational program which combines the best of international and Vietnamese standards.
MEET THE TEAM
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We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our caring learning environment. YVETTE JEFFREY
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PRIMARY & KG PRINCIPAL
Yvette joins TH School as an experienced Primary Principal and Headteacher with over 15 years of successful leadership in international schools in Spain, England, Malaysia and most recently Dubai, where she led a large Primary Department of over 600 students. At the Piasau School in Malaysia, Yvette took the school to the highest level for quality learning and standards being awarded “Mastering” status through external accreditation, becoming only the second school in the world to achieve this accolade. Yvette holds a BA in European Studies and Spanish, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Loughborough College and the National Professional Qualification in Headship from Manchester University.
MEET THE TEAM
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As part of the programme, we make sure that the instruction is at cutting egde pedagogy—the best we can find.
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GREG HOLLIS
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CHÙA BỘC SECONDARY PRINCIPAL
Greg is from Australia and a science teacher by training. He holds a BA in Chemistry and Physics from the University of Newcastle and an MA in Educational Administration from the University of New England. Greg has served as a teacher, principal and head of school in Australia, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, the Solomon Islands and Switzerland.
TH SCHOOL CHÙA BỘC
GROWTH
Planning for the future PHASE 1
A modern purpose-built campus
We currently have over 65 internation-
located in the Chùa Bộc district of cen-
al educators on staff who are joined by
tral Hanoi has been completed. This
a dedicated team of Vietnamese col-
campus currently enrolls 450 students
leagues. Teachers and students enjoy
in grades PreK–12, many of whom are
state-of-the-art facilities and abundant
on scholarship. Projected enrollment
resources.
at this campus for PreK–12 will shortly reach full capacity at 700 students.
TH SCHOOL HÒA LẠC
PHASE 2
PHASE 3 & BEYOND
In August 2018, the second TH School
Implement the TH School curriculum
campus opened in Hòa Lạc, located
in schools throughout Vietnam.
approximately 20 kilometers outside Hanoi’s central business district. The
Develop a Teacher Training Institute to
Hòa Lạc campus follows TH School’s
provide talented Vietnamese teach-
philosophy and educational program
ers the opportunity to develop their
and currently enrolls 150 day and
skills, understanding and awareness
boarding students in Grade 6–11.
of international educational standards and practice.
JOIN TEAM TH
Rewarding opportunities TH School is seeking talented student-centred educators to join our current cadre of highly qualified expatriate and Vietnamese teachers for the 2020-2021 school year. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & DISPOSITIONS
• Certification from an internationally recognized authority • At least 3 years teaching experience at an accredited school • Experience working with and
• Desire to participate in afterschool activities and service learning experiences • High level of ICT competency and data analysis
developing high quality curriculum
• Positive outlook & team player
(e.g. IPC, IMYC, A/AS, IB)
• Capacity for innovation and
• Student-centred mindset with grade level and/or subject area expertise • Places a high value on relationships & the importance of collaboration • Entrepreneurial educator who
sustained rigorous selfevaluation • Displays evidence as a lifelong learner with a commitment to professional development • Will display empathy for and
views the challenges inherent in a
sensitivity to the cultural back-
‘start up’ programme as opportun-
ground of students from
ities for growth
Vietnam, their learning styles
• Desire to be a part of a dynamic
and previous experiences
organisation with unlimited career
• Complete fluency in English
pathways and opportunities
• Desire to embrace Vietnam and
• Pedagogical innovators who take
the opportunity to live in this
joy in developing engaging learning
vibrant and culturally rich
experiences
country
SALARY & BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package A comprehensive benefits package including a regionally competitive tax-free salary in line with similar high quality international schools is offered with considerable savings potential. Other benefits include: housing, health insurance, annual home leave, settling-in allowance, end-of-service payment, transportation to and from school, free tuition at TH school for up to two school-age dependents, and healthy, delicious school lunches!
LIFE IN HANOI
Life and leisure in the Rising Dragon Living in Hanoi provides TH School
crooked streets of the Old Quarter are
teachers with the chance to experience
experiences that cannot be duplicated.
the unique character of a 1,000 yearold capital city. The sights, sounds and
Hanoi has an old Asia feel with tree-
colours are myriad, exotic and exhila-
lined streets and a low cost of living.
rating. To have a bowl of phở at a street
With numerous lakes, fantastic restau-
corner food stall, to visit the 900
rants, vibrant night life and southeast
year-old Temple of Literature— home
Asia’s best preserved colonial architec-
to Vietnam’s first national university, or
ture, Hanoi is an easy choice for many
to stroll through the cramped and
expats with the desire to move abroad.
JOIN TEAM TH
Application procedure for teachers Candidates should email a letter of
one of whom should be the candidate’s
application, a statement of personal
current Head of School, as a single PDF
educational philosophy, a detailed cur-
to Human Relations Director
riculum vitae/résumé, and the names
Ms. Dương Nguyễn at
and contact details of three references,
hrmanager@thschool.edu.vn
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Chùa Bộc Campus
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tel. (+84) 24 7309 2255
6 Chùa Bộc, Quang Trung Đống Đa, Hà Nội
fax. (+84) 24 3688 3355
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