Foundation Stage Teacher / Early Years Lead Practitioner
Start Date: August 2026
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Viet Nam Tinh Hoa, supported by North London Collegiate School International, is seeking outstanding **Foundation Stage teachers**, with the potential appointment of an **Early Years Lead Practitioner** for suitably experienced or aspiring leaders.
We are a fully authorised **IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School**, offering a high-quality, inquiry-led education that blends Vietnamese cultural heritage with NLCS’s tradition of academic excellence. Our Early Years provision is play-based, child-centred, and built on strong foundations, with clear systems and supportive leadership in place.
This role is ideal for:
* Exceptional Early Years teachers seeking a high-quality international classroom role, and
* Experienced or aspiring Early Years leaders ready to take on additional responsibility while remaining firmly classroom-based.
The successful candidate will:
* Be an excellent Early Years practitioner with strong understanding of EYFS or an equivalent framework
* Deliver play-based, inquiry-led learning aligned with the IB PYP
* Work collaboratively within a bilingual English–Vietnamese model
* Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Additional leadership responsibilities may be offered to suitable candidates following interview, supported by a leadership allowance.
We offer a competitive international package including accommodation allowance, flights, health insurance, professional development, and tuition fee discount for eligible children.
Vietnam Tinh Hoa, supported by NLCS, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks, including enhanced DBS or international equivalents.
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.