Assistant Head of Primary

We’re looking to recruit an Assistant Head of Primary to join the British International School Hanoi, a Nord Anglia Education school.

THE SCHOOL

BIS Hanoi is a positive, thriving learning community, committed to educational excellence based on the most rigorous of global standards, where students from over 30 nationalities are highly motivated to learn and achieve. The Primary School provides an enriched learning experience inspired by the Development Matters (EYFS Curriculum), English National Curriculum and International Primary Curriculum (IPC)

As a Nord Anglia Education school, BIS Hanoi is superbly resourced, with excellent facilities and technology supporting holistic learning, leading to exceptional educational outcomes in all areas. With approximately 1100 students, BIS Hanoi continues to grow and is an energetic, welcoming environment with exciting opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

To learn more about our school and see our latest updates, please view our Facebook page and the News and Events section of our website. You can also access our Virtual School tour here.

THE ROLE

The Assistant Head of Primary is a key leadership role dedicated to ensuring that every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally within a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment. Working alongside the Head of Primary and Deputy Head of Primary, the Assistant Head provides strategic leadership for student wellbeing, inclusion, safeguarding and pastoral care, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to achieve success and flourish as confident, compassionate and capable learners.

The Assistant Head leads the pastoral and operational structures of the Primary School, including the Heads of Years, ensuring consistency in wellbeing practices, student support systems, behaviour expectations and communication across all phases. Through strong relationships with students, staff and families, the Assistant Head promotes a culture of belonging, high expectations and care, fostering an environment in which every member of the community feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

As a member of the Primary Leadership Team, the Assistant Head contributes to the strategic direction of the school, drives continuous improvement and plays a vital role in maintaining high standards of pastoral provision, safeguarding, inclusion and operational effectiveness. This role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate leader to make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of students, staff and families within our school community.

Please refer Job Description and Candidate Pack

BIS Hanoi is a Nord Anglia Education school and is part of a global community of approximately 15,000 people working together in 80+ schools located in 33 countries around the world. Together, we educate over 80,000 students globally from ages 2 to 18 across China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, The Americas and Europe.

Through unique collaborations with The Juilliard School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), you will also get unrivalled access to world leading experts in the performing arts and STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths). Also, our collaboration with King’s College London, exclusive to Nord Anglia staff, gives you a chance to earn your Executive Master’s in International Education.

BENEFITS

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Master’s in International Education from King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
• A culture that is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

TO APPLY:

The closing date for application is Friday 20th of November 2026, although we reserve the right to interview and make an appointment before the advertised closing date for the role. Therefore, an early application is recommended.

Applications must be made online via Nord Anglia Education Job Portal by clicking the Apply Button below. Applications should contain an application letter and full CV (including photograph, phone number, and contact details of 3 referees – one of whom is your current Head Teacher/Principal). A scanned copy of relevant degree certificates will also need to be provided.

First stage interviews will be conducted online shortly after the closing date and final interviews with in-tray tasks will take place either online or in-person (if in Vietnam) at the end of November/ Beginning of December.  

Start Date: August 2027

SAFEGUARDING: At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

Further details on safeguarding, please refer to our Child Protection Policy

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.