Primary- KS3 Music Specialist Teacher

We’re looking to recruit a Primary-KS3 Music Specialist Teacher 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 1000 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

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary-KS3 Music Specialist to join our dynamic and supportive team. The ideal candidate is an innovative educator with a strong background in music and performing arts who is committed to both student success and their own professional growth. With a minimum of three years’ experience, you will work with students from Early Years through Year 8, delivering the Juilliard Curriculum and creating engaging, inclusive, and inspiring learning experiences.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality music education, ensuring all students are challenged and supported to achieve their best.
• Use effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive and productive learning environment.
• Differentiate teaching to meet the diverse needs of students, including EAL learners, and provide targeted interventions when needed.
• Collaborate with class teachers and school leaders to support student progress, including involvement in school-wide music productions and events.
• Use assessment data to track student progress, provide feedback, and help students understand their learning journey.
• Participate actively in CPD, including Juilliard visits, and contribute to the development of a vibrant performing arts program.

Join us in making a positive impact on students’ musical journey in a caring, open-minded, and globally conscious learning environment. For full details, please see the job description attached.

Please refer to Job Description and Candidate Pack

ABOUT YOU

You will be able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, you will possess a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification, and teaching experience. Committed and creative, you will be reflective on your own teaching and student outcomes, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative methods to raise the school’s level of achievement.

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for Vietnam, including a degree, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION

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:

Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page or by clicking to the Apply button as below  and should include a CV.

The closing date for application is Friday 13th 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.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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